The Deep Forest

Rays of sunlight filter through the forest, Casting crystals on leaves from night’s rain. A bird’s song rings through the still air, Crisp in tone, music without strain. Morning glories unfold in brilliant color, Displaying their perfection in many hues. Squirrels search eagerly for food, Divided amongst each other in twos. Water sweeps down a nearby fall, A constant sound that brings me peace. And a river leads to a destination, It's continous flow that shall never cease. Lingering trees strike their pose, Standing tall in full upright. Offering themselves as a place for shade, A gift of shelter from sun's heated light. When at wit's end, I travel here; This forest that yields not to trying times, But gives rest to the restless souls, Real or imagined, this forest truly rhymes. The sights and sounds found in nature's land, Untouched and rhythmic, the perfect space. Nature rhymes in harmony and unity, And provides its musical, healing grace.I am worried about the time of the occurrences expressed. Would I need to change "reverberates" to "reverberated" in the first paragraph due to "sang" being past tense? Written April 22nd, 2002 © on Apr 21 2002 07:07 PM PST   0 • 13