Simply Put

If I could I would give myself simplicity and space

Land in the country - neighbors not too far but yet not right in my face

Blue skies and stars shining bright

Far from that of the city at night

I am thankful for the shelter over my head

and to go to sleep safe in my bed

I set the alarm and the cameras are rolling

We just don't know what is out there trolling

I was blessed to grow up in a small town with small town ways

I really do miss those long bygone days

Filled with manners, respect and outdoor childhood games

All that is left is memories and some pictures of time captured in frames

Nature is hurting and rapidly disappearing

thickets and fields have for sale signs planted in the wake of their clearing

we keep building bigger and better while empty buildings just sit

the land is vanishing - I wish they would just quit.

If I could, I surely would give myself the gift to live life simply and share my space with nature and the glorious beauty she holds.