I Have No Wish To Leave These Dark Trees

I have no wish to leave
These dark trees.
I drink
The fresh summer air.
For a moment forget my care
And think
On Frost’s poetry,
That o’re shadows me

K Morris Poet Post authorJuly 7, 2019 at 8:46 pm

Thank you, Gabriela. I really appreciate your comment and I’m delighted you like my poem. Very best wishes – Kevin

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1. short-prose-fiction July 7, 2019 at 8:48 pm
  
  I like your poetry very much, Kevin. This piece, somehow, resonated with me more.
  Best wishes
  G.
2. K Morris Poet Post authorJuly 7, 2019 at 9:15 pm
  
  Thank you, Gabriela. I always cherish your feedback and likes as I know you are utterly sincere when you comment and like a post. The poem came to me as I stood under some trees in a dark part of the wood close to my home. My mind had been full of useless junk, however when I stopped under the trees and smelt the wonderful scents of the woods, I was suddenly at peace. Frost’s beautiful poem, “In to My Own” came to me, although, in all honesty I cant say whether it was whilst in the wood or subsequently. I should, perhaps have appended a note to my poem pointing readers to Frost’s “A Boy’s Will”, where “Into My Own” can be found. I often find fragments of poetry popping into my head whilst out walking.
  
  All the best – Kevin
3. short-prose-fiction July 7, 2019 at 9:30 pm
  
  It is the beauty and the wonderful smell of wood that came to me. Sheltered by the tree, with your words, you created a splendid peaceful space. A space where for a second we find ourselves. The forever life of the true second.
  Yes, Frost’s “In to My Own” is a wonderful poem, but so is yours, Kevin. Know that.
4. K Morris Poet Post authorJuly 7, 2019 at 9:37 pm
  
  Thank you so much, G. Your words of encouragement mean a lot to me. All the very best to you – Kevin
5. short-prose-fiction July 7, 2019 at 9:43 pm
  
  They are words of praise.
  Best wishes to you too, Kevin.
K Morris Poet Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 6:21 am

Thank you, G. I hope the coming week is a good one for you. All the best – Kevin

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debbiejonesalwaysamused July 8, 2019 at 12:57 am

Ahh, lovely..I know that feeling, Kevin. Wooded areas can evoke many emotions & stir the senses. I always want to linger longer in the woods close to where we live, for those very reasons.

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K Morris Poet Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 6:20 am

Thank you, Debbie. “to linger longer” is very poetic. I like it! Have a great Monday. All the best – Kevin

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1. debbiejonesalwaysamused July 9, 2019 at 1:39 am
  
  Thank you, Kevin, all the best!

V.M.Sang July 8, 2019 at 9:34 am

Lovely. I love the woods. So calming.

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K Morris Poet Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 9:54 am

Thank you. I am delighted you enjoyed reading my poem and its always lovely to meet a fellow nature lover. Kind regards – Kevin

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-Eugenia July 8, 2019 at 8:38 pm

I love the woods – so calming and yet, they can be quite mysterious.

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K Morris Poet Post authorJuly 8, 2019 at 9:06 pm

I agree with you, Eugenia. The woods can, as you rightly say, be both calming and mysterious and, in some circumstances even frightening. Many thanks for your comment. I’m delighted you enjoyed my poem.

All the best – Kevin

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1. -Eugenia July 9, 2019 at 7:05 pm
  
  My pleasure!