Where Nature Always Sings
I don’t long for riches, for gold or fancy things,
I want the country life where nature always sings.
I feel the need to be close to a winding stream,
where evenings at sunset, I can relax and dream.
Scenic open spaces with clear skies overhead,
cool nights in the forest, pine needles for a bed—
I don’t want the city where horrid clamor rings,
I want the country life where nature always sings.
Poppy Herrin is married to the love of her life Jason, and together they have four daughters and one grandson. She is originally from Laurel, Mississippi, but recently relocated to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By day she makes a living as a medical transcriptionist, and by night she works toward living the dream as a writer. Her poems have appeared in many publications and have received various contest awards.
I love it Poppy. If someone wants to see an example of lyrical rhyming poetry they need to look no further than your poems. Your poem paints a great scenic world visible only to those living in the country. I wrote a hub about how to write lyrical poetry. I would like to add your poem to this hub. You can take a look at what I wrote and let me know if it is okay to add your poem. You can get my email, or forward a message to me through Karen, or leave me a message at "roberthewettsr.hubpages.com". Thanks for sharing this wonderful poem.
ReplyDeleteHello again, Poppy. Thank you for your submission to Creative Inspirations and for this splendid, artistic poem here at Whispers. I'm a city boy, who up until I was in my 30's, said that I would never want to live out in the country, That was, of course, until I got the chance to visit a friend who lives in the country. The quietness, scenery and nature quickly changed my viewpoint. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem with the Whispers family. -MJ
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robert Dufresne, for the following comment--
ReplyDelete"Where nature always sings" it is a definite art to be able to describe nature in such peaceful living detail. I've lived in the country in different states all my life and this encapsulates the peaceful, natural beauty in specifics in each of those places in God's lovely creation. Thank you so much for sharing it, Poppy.
Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comments--
ReplyDeleteThank you Poppy for a lovely, inspirational poem...The most beautiful things cannot be purchased with money, but rather were meant to enjoy freely because our Heavenly Father created them. I too love to escape to where "nature always sings"....Also, thank you for the encouraging comment on my poem, "Hear Your Children". I'm so glad it ministered to you just at the right time. God knows what we need to hear & when! God Bless you.
Thank you, country girl, for your poetic painting.
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Thank you, Jack Clubb, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteThis poem is beautifully done. It brings inspiration and peace to the reader. We need more of these.
Thank you all for the wonderful, encouraging comments. I have lived in the country all my life...up until about 7 months ago, that is, when my husband got laid off from his job and we had to relocate to Baton Rouge after he found a job here. We live in an apartment in the middle of the city and even though I'm "okay" with it, I miss the country and hope to live there again once we find a place outside of town. Thanks again, everyone!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Amen, Amen! I am not a city person either - oh, I probably could adjust, but I don't want to! I am happy I live on rural Long Island in NY. Beautiful heartfelt poetry...
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Beautiful poem, Poppy, I can relate very well with it because I love nature so much my self, the sweet smells, just that feeling!
ReplyDeletePoppy, your poem brought the smell of pine needles to my nostrils. LOL I am reminded of the many vacations my family spent in the pine forests camping out and as a child how I loved making a pallet on the ground on top of the pine needles and just sitting looking at nature around me. A glorious time in my life. A lovely poem to remind me of it. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Charlene
A good nature poem, Poppy, reminding those who reside in high rises in urban chaos, how far they are from the beauties of nature. The poem is simple but effective and should indeed form a part of kids' curricula in their schools. Regards.
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