Sitting in the Mountains

When I sit in the mountains

amidst huge redwood trees,

I didn't hear a single sound

just the buzzin of little bees,

dancing upon the flowers

sprinkeld on the hills,

the silence causes me to stop

and be so still.

To sit so calm and to be so quiet,

lets me know deep inside,

that we all need to try it.

The stillness of the mountains

the enormous redwood giants,

gave me an awareness

I haven't had for so long...

So insignificant are today's plans,

so small are our yesterdays...

Now is all that matters,

and understanding this,

I am amazed.

How I love the sounds of quiet,

the wind blowing in tops of trees,

I think I heard the sun shinning,

for it brought me to my knees...

"Thank you Lord for these,

your beautiful creations"

You sent them here for us

to contemplate and enjoy!

The ocean, the trees,

the wind upon the seas...

I am in amazement

Because it is all FREE!

Why do we choose

to have such commotion,

cell phones 24/7,

Computers of every size,

from the first blink of our day,

till we say goodnight.

Machines, cars, tv's and noise

Suffocates our tribal journey,

Taking away even our simple joys.

I am seeking out my path

and the direction I need to go...

I will look back to old dirt roads of years past,

The spirit from those who walked right here...

and the energy it gives me,

Is all I need to know.

When I sit in the mountains,

Deep amongst huge redwood trees,

I didn't hear a sound at all,

and the silence set me free.

The quiet caused me to stop

and to be so still,

It gave me the will

to unwind...

to let go...

Now I am going on my journey

Into the places that don't cost a penny.

I will sit in amazement

for the choices I have are many.