Peace is…
Haiku on nature
Seeking nature’s space,
Where a lone tree stands, we sit.
I contemplate love.
Author’s notes
This haiku celebrates one of my favourite things to do: sitting in a meadow doing nothing but attuning to nature’s sights and sounds for a few hours.
My dog comes with me and I opt to sit on my coat. The bulk of a blanket along with my film camera bag over my shoulder is enough as I wander into bracken and seek out secluded spots.
It’s not easy quietening the mind when I sit down. Sometimes it takes me an hour to settle, but that’s just how brains work. My intention is to slow down a bit, and return to the human world rejuvenated. And it always works...
Thanks for reading and wishing you a peaceful day. Also thank you Q Street Poetry for publishing this poem and a few already!
Dee Lister (they/theirs) is a tree-loving trauma warrior, visual artist and writer. If you like my work you can subscribe to occasional updates on my website, follow me on Medium or on Insta (deelisterphotos).
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