Like a Child, Young and Free

poem by: Michael Wise
Written on Apr 21, 2018

When the trees are pink and white
 and the flowers are in bloom
 there can be no thoughts of darkness
 in my mind there is no gloom


 How can I think of death
 when surrounded by new life?
 There is harmony in nature
 not a single sign of strife


 The air carries a freshness
 born from winter's slow retreat
 and the brown and hardened ground
 soft and green beneath my feet


 My soul is stirred to action
 like a child, young and free
 with the dancing of the flowers
 and new buds among the trees




© Mike Wise
 3/13/2016

 

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Christopher Russon commented on Apr 21, 2018 at 9:51pm
Really enjoyed reading this poem Michael.
Michael Wise commented on Apr 21, 2018 at 9:55pm
Many thanks, Chris!
Frank Hornby . commented on Feb 11, 2019 at 4:19pm
Beautiful poem.....you have a special talent Michael........

 

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