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At the end of
an ever winding path…
Past the bramble, and
deep inside the thicket,
lies a place so secret
that even the animals shy away…
And if one were brave enough
to enter…and
push past the greenery…
they might find a warmth
so pure…
That even the tears
of a carved up
ancient oak,
are unable to stifle…
the pure joy…
found..
within..
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David L. Whitman 09/17/2012 from the heart of the thicket
Thoughts from the Outdoors 
I wasn’t going to comment, as my head hurts…but I had to, because the poem is just so very lovely. Pushing past the green, and the images you’ve created in general are touching, and I especially love the tears of the carved up oak tree…. one of my favorites of yours overall. Clapping. And the photo matches well. If only to be that brave. 🙂
You know. It really felt like a loving comforting place. Thank you so much Sam..I am so glad you enjoyed it!
I often wonder what we miss out on because we are not brave enough to push past the greenery in life…hmmmmmmmmm
I guess you never know unless you try
beautiful poem. like the suspense that has been created in the first part and the pure bliss in the last part of the poem..
Thank you Padmini. Awe. Bliss is such a great word!
Your poetry gets more and more lovely, David, if that is indeed possible. I hope your summer was happy; your mind seems fresh and sharp, certainly filled with pure poetry. ~ Lily
well, thank you Lilly. It was a nice summer, and I hope yours was as well!
and just when i thought of some horrid creature lurking from those places..i was pleasantly surprised..beautiful thought David..and why not it is possible that there is nothing but love and inspiration hidden deep inside…
simply outstanding
haha…You just never know…Creatures lurking and beauty so pure occupy some pretty close locations in my head I guess lol…Thank you so much, Soma
Lovely and so green
Thank you, Mateja!
I’m brave enough
I have no doubt you are…glad to see you…
i thought you were gone but then had a check and here you are!
lol….I was gone, and yet I find myself here again lol
Absolutely wonderful poem, David! So much truth in it! Congratulations David! Thanks so much for him!
Have a wonderful day! Be blessed with much happiness! 🙂
Thank you so much!!!! I hope you’re having a great day!!!!! I so appreciate you stopping by!!