Often as I have done before
I am led to -- the forest floor.
Surrounded by palms, junipers, oaks
And the wildlife all around.
I take each part in every time.
I’m soaking in the sounds.
The cardinal chirps, the sparrow too.
Butterflies flutter as they always do.
Then I am led down the fishing path.
The bluff I’ll soon be atop.
I gaze down below a heavenly sight.
Climb on down –
I think I might.
To my left amazes me.
It’s something that was meant to be.
Forged by roots and sandy clay
A nature staircase to the water –
I’ll stay.
So I take the stairway to the river bank
As I often have before.
Treasures and blessings are here for me
Heaven is in store.
