A quiet peace 

The only sound heard

Crisp crackling leaves

A welcome home 

Signaled beneath my feet

This weathered path

An old friend

Strong and steadfast 

Supporting towering trees

Cradle willowy nests

For chirping birds 

The first to break 

The serene silence

Upon this reposeful trek

Beyond the cities noise

A tranquil oasis 

Of perfumed dew

Atop mounds of 

Yawning petals

Eager for a drink

Meandering this maze

So much beauty

On display

Shadows nestled between 

Evergreens

As a powdery blue sky 

Peeks through 

This landscape

A moving stream of 

Vibrant colors 

More, a painting

Waiting to be viewed

Just steps away

Each day beneath

The golden rays of dawn

So strong is the coat

Of armor that you wear

An unseen protection

Behind which

Silent tears fall

Within this fortress

Stoically built

By lonely hands

Bound in time

You’re not alone

You’ve never been

I’m always at your side

Whisper my name

Look for a sign

A feather in the wind

A heavenly sky

Dry your tears

And remember

Love never dies