The high Ruahine forest
pulsates with energy
I feel it flow into me
filling me with calm and joy
the sunlight a rare presence today
at times filtering through and highlighting
the myriad shades of green
the mosses before me
glow luminescent
the lichens brilliant in their
fluorescent shine
the ferns a more muted contrast
yet no less significant
pale beech leaves flutter in the wind
These Enormous Sentinels of the Mountains
allowing brief glimpses through the forest window
twisted branches framing the views
of far off dark rich green ridges and golden tops
they seem to call out to me
I feel as if they greet me as I walk by
Reassuring my soul
and the hard reasons
I return to this place
hold true
©Robb Kloss
New Zealand
(written 24 July at Upper Makaroro)
Ah one of Robb's poems They are surely special as he puts his heart in it.
ReplyDeleteMakes you want to see his place
Kia ora Paterika,
ReplyDeleteYour rendition does me great honour, and listening to you takes me back to those exact moments! Thank you for a spectacular Gift. I saw your comment at Marja's place in regards to the Green stone. It is not untoward for non-Maori to wear Greenstone, but the proper way to recieve it is to have it gifted by someone of significance to you. You have a few people in Aotearoa whom are capable of that my wonderful friend.
Aroha,
Robb