Forests

These paths I have walked

lifelong

litter strewn, tiny creatures moving

in the undergrowth

and above

tall trees towering

their massive trunks encircling

the lifeblood of ages past

these my friends, my companions

my comfort

greenery rewarding eyes

that search for beauty

silence my solace

and here I meet with God

my Maker

who leads me in His paths

shields me from the wildest beast

and darkest spirit

watches me walking

watches me

forester, guiding

the wayward lost souls of the dark woods

into His direction

this is my path

to walk in love

and faithfulness

for this is my destiny

to walk with God

and to walk with God alone.

copyright Josephine Collett   2/1/10