peaceful--By Lois Greene Stone--United States

peaceful

When prone,

on warm grass,

with eyelids pressed,

I feel contented.

I hear the birds.

Their sounds awaken

the still air.

I enjoy the music.

Lois Greene Stone, writer and poet, has been syndicated worldwide. Poetry and personal essays have been included in hard & softcover book anthologies.  Collections of her personal items/ photos/ memorabilia are in major museums including twelve different divisions of The Smithsonian.