The apple of my eye
I’ll leave the city
Green freedom is what I seek
No cars, ships and planes
I feel so small there
I've been bottled up too much
Squeezed in by dust and noise
Where’s my wicker chair
The plop of fish in the stream?
Fuss I do not need
Goodbye towers grey
There’s a better place to be
To slacken my mind
I'm returning to
The apple of my eye and
In your bosom lay
I'm with ya!
ReplyDeleteCould even be just an afternoon of fishing, to sooth the soul.
ReplyDeleteGoing back is sometimes the way forward that's for sure...simpler things and places..although maybe the trick is to stop fussing inside otherwise everywhere seems too full
ReplyDeleteThis resonated with me, having recently returned from a vacation in one of our more remote national parks. As much as I love city conveniences, there is something essential we lose when we spend our days surrounded by concrete and machines.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have someone dear to return to! Great haiku set. Nicely old egg!
ReplyDeleteHank
Yes, please.
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling of needing some other than city noise and intrigue. It is a good thing to realize and accept,
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
I'm so glad you need no fuss. That probably means that you're not fussy--a good thing!
ReplyDeleteApples from Paradise
Old Egg, you did a wonderful piece of writing with the words. Enjoyable and scenic.
ReplyDeletePamela
Oh this is such great poem! Cities are nice but after awhile you do feel hemmed in by the buildings.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! Wonderful poem!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a day of fishing to soothe the soul.
ReplyDeletesounds like just the ticket...a nice relaxing day in the country
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me! The best I could come up with was a recipe for a dodgy apple pie!
ReplyDeleteLove that! What a thirst for peace...it seems we all need it, no fuss!
ReplyDeleteAh... that's what I felt when reading your poem. To relax in nature. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteoh yes the 'wicker chair' completed the yearning nicely; relax and enjoy
ReplyDeletemuch love...