Here is this week’s Colleen Chesebro Tanka Tuesday Weekly Poetry Challenge #276. This week we are challenged to share our day.
I’ve been feeling life a little too intensely lately. When I start to feel overwhelmed, the best thing I can do is step outside and walk in the forest. Here, I can do some walking meditation, write poetry surrounded by trees, or simply be. I may not accomplish all I need to, but these moments provide the peace my mind, body, and soul needs.
exhaustion heavy
another yawn claims my breath
I enter the woods
wind’s breeze carries the trees song
nature’s healing bathes my soul
Yes, the trees do sing in the breeze. So beautifully put, Denise!
They sure do, Priscilla 🙂 Thank you!
Nature dose have healing power, Denise. Nice reflective poem!
It really does, Miriam 🙂 Thank you!
It’s lovely when you can just drop everything and breathe. I’m having a week of deadlines … grrr! 🤪
There is nothing like a nature walk to calm the spirit and soothe the soul. Wonderful poem, Denise.
It really does do wonders and has that healing effect. Thank you, Joan 🙂
I’m so glad you have a place that brings you peace.
Beautiful, moving poetry, as always.
Me, too, Sandra. I’m lucky to have that magical trail. Thank you xo
What a beautiful photo and a beautiful verse. It makes me want to take a stroll now!
Thank you, Mae 🙂 I’m heading off now for that walk. Happy walking!
That is a beautiful poem, and perfect for the picture.
Thank you, Jacqui! The forest always sparkles to me.
Denise, this is exquisitely beautiful. Peaceful, refreshing. I hope you are feeling refreshed.
I understand exhaustion too well. Last week I was diagnosed with “adrenaline exhaustion.” Here’s to a peaceful night. Hugs on the wing.
Thank you, Teagan 🙂 There is nothing like the healing force of nature. I hope you are feeling better soon. I’ve been there with adrenaline exhaustion. Sending heealing hugs.
Beautiful, Denise! I find trees so healing. I hope you’re feeling refreshed and that life lifts a little. Hugs 💕🙂
Thank you, Harmony 🙂 The trees are so special. I hope it lifts for all of us. Xo
A wonderful poem, Denise. Loved the photo too.
Thank you, John 🙂 Everything looks better with a little sparkle.
I would say so too.
A beautiful poem, Denise. Nature is my go-to as well when feeling overwhelmed. Enjoy your vibrant spring forest, my friend. And breathe.
Thanks, Diana 🙂 Nothing like natures healing power and breathing in its wisdom xo
That was beautiful, Denise! It definitely brought calm to me for a few moments. Thank you! 🙂
Thank you, Yvette 🙂 I love the calm of a stroll through the forest. Xo
Oh, how I wish I could borrow your woods from time to time. This is beautiful!
They are always there to borrow. Thanks, Jan 🙂
I feel the same about my garden, Denise, and yes, life is overwhelming these days. {{hugs}}
You have such a beautiful garden, Jacquie 🙂 I love to see the pictures you post on instagram! It brightens my day. Hugs right back to you xo
HI Denise, I am also feeling exhausted this week so I know how you feel. I am glad nature heals and helps you. I try to walk to although my walk isn’t as beautify as yours.
I hope this weekend brings you some restful healing. I find there is beauty everywhere even in a simple weed 🙂
Beautiful – it’s calling to me! 🥰
Thanks, Ruth 🙂 It has a beautiful healing voice.
Sorry to hear how you are feeling, but Nature has always the best medicine, hope you enjoyed your walk and cleared your mind! Beautiful poem!
Thank you, Elizabeth 🙂 Nature is working her healing. Xo
Hi Denise, I’m having a heck of a time commenting on your poem. WP won’t sign me in. I have no idea why. Anyway, I know just how you feel. This is an excellent piece of tanka prose. <3
Sorry you had so many issues commenting. I run into that sometimes and like you have no idea why. Technology is only good when it works. Thank you, Colleen 🙂
Beautiful poem, Denise and lovely photograph. The place looks so serene. Nature is the best place to get back one’s balance.
Thank you Smitha 🙂 It is the perfect place to find ourselves again.
What a beautiful way to relax the mind 💜
Thanks Willow, it is 🙂
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Singing trees are very good! 💖
I agree they are, Jules 🙂
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So, so lovely, Denise. I’m right there with you — listening, loving, the melody. 💗
Thank you, Gwen 🙂 They really do purify our souls with that sweet melody.
Loved your poem and the sentiment. I’m so with you! <3
Thank you, Debby. Nature is so healing and a place to just be xo
True dat!<3