Laura

Forest for the Trees (a Return)

This is a submission for Kevin’s No Theme Thursday.

Image by Kevin from The Beginning at Last

Returning to the forest

After a long while 

Rustling breeze of trees

Always make me smile

The first time I came

Among season of Spring

With deep green leaves

And blue birds that sing 

Now darker upon Autumn 

The air is mysterious 

Leaves turning red 

Fleeting animals less curious

Hibernation for the soul

Preparing for winter’s storm

Earth’s soil frozen below 

To re-emerge once more 

Time fades away slowly

Cycles of life and death 

Stillness within solitude

Take a weary last breath 

Branches cracking underfoot

Song of water’s flowing calm 

Scents of crisp, cooler air

Touch of dirt upon my palm

Messages still the same

Listen closely to falling leaves 

I’ll forever feel at home 

In the forest among the trees 

©️ Laura Bennett

As the seasons change, so do we. 🍁

My first entry to No Theme Thursday was on March 24th, 2024 (a little over seven months ago) and it was a poem called Forest for the Trees. 🌳

This image reminded me of that first ever entry and I decided to reminisce on a return to the beginning.

My blog was never supposed to be about poetry, and I remember feeling so nervous posting that first poem, thinking it would be an utter fail.

So, this is my way of saying, “Thank you.”

For being here with me as I write more, for helping me grow, and for Kevin and his beautiful inspiration which has kept me writing for this long. ❤️

Gratitude to everyone who reads this. You are always appreciated. 🙏

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    • Thanks, Thomas! 😊 much appreciated 🙏 No Theme Thursday doesn’t have a “theme” per se. Kevin creates the images and then he allows us the use of them to be inspired to write however we want. Some people do poems, short stories, but it doesn’t have to be exclusively poetry 😊 I used an image one time to write about a dream I had

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  6. Glad you decided to take that first step and say “fie!” to any worries you had about your poetry. And as a woods-dweller, I feel at home there too!

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    • 😂 🤣 overdosed on the jumpin java juice is too perfect!! lol 😆 thanks Ernie 🙏 always appreciated – I don’t know where I’d be without everyone here! Happy Sunday Eve to you, I hope it’s been a great one ☕️ ☕️ 🐊 🦴 ✌️

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  11. Happy anniversary 😊

    Ever glad that you decided to join in. After maybe a bit of prodding 😉

    Very happy that you’ve continued to bless us all with your writings. Extremely grateful indeed 😊🤗😊

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    • Thank you, Kevin 😊 Happy Anniversary 🙏 and I am ever so glad that I welcomed your prodding 😉😜

      Oh, you are far too kind! We are the ones that are blessed with your beautiful creativity 😍 thank you 🥰
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  16. Beautifully written! This captures the cycles of nature and the human spirit. Returning to the forest in autumn reflects both nature’s renewal and inner peace, showing how life’s rhythms bring rebirth and belonging. Keep up the great work! 😎

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  18. Beautiful imagery throughout; it really captures the rhythmic dance of nature’s cycles. Lines like “Hibernation for the soul” give it a sense of introspection and renewal. You can almost feel the forest breathe. Always nice to be reminded of the solace nature offers. Feels like you’re right there, among the trees. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Oh! & Kevin’s image is fantastical! Last week was in Tahoe and hadn’t been in forever, BUT the trees are decimated and scorched! Looks like Mordor is real! This picture captured reminds me of what Tahoe once looked like. Thinking of you ~ ❤

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