Friday, March 6, 2026

I TREATED MYSELF TO A NEW POETRY BOOK.


Its author is the man who wrote the quote I shared in my Blue Jay post here.  The book is called Nature’s Bounty by Justin Farley, who has become my favorite at this point in time. I loved the poem I am sharing with you today.

“Children of the Forest”

~Justin Farley~

I leave you my love of the forest

and the winding creek.

I gift you with believing you are poorest 

when the sun’s warmth is absent from your cheek.

I impart to you the language of nature

and the secret harmony of her song;

I leave with you an overture 

So you’ll know her arms is where you belong.

I grant you the skill of listening 

with ears in tune with the earth.

I bless you with the excitement of discovering 

The depth and extent of her worth.

My blood flows within you;

I see my spark with your eyes.

We are children of the forest through and through,

and our spirits soar when the eagles rise.



I hope you have enjoyed this poem. This is one that will stay with me for a very long time. I thought it was beautiful.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!








35 comments:

  1. It is wonderful! You always find the best poets. And you chose the perfect photos to go with it.

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    1. That’s great Ginny, I am so glad you enjoyed this as much as I do :)

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    1. Thank you Carrie, I appreciate you saying so :)

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  3. The photos are beautiful, paired with this heartfelt poem!
    hugs Elke

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    1. Very kind of you to say Elke :) I am very happy you enjoyed them. Thank you so much, hugs, Denise.

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  4. It's lovely! Thank you, Denise, for sharing it.

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    1. You are very welcome Angie, very glad you enjoyed. Thank you :)

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  5. I'm sure you are enjoying your poems. Lovely bush there, Denise.

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    1. I am Margaret, very much :) Thank you, this is one of my favorite places.

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  6. Most appropriate photographs to illustrate your poem, Denise.

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  7. That's a lovely poem and the accompanying photos are fantastic. I loved seeing all the green. The eagle is beautiful.

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    1. They were taken a few years ago at a favorite walking place. Happy you enjoyed them, thank you Ann :)

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  8. Nice poem with photos to accompany each stance.

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  9. A new book of poetry is cause for great celebration and if this sample is representative of the contents, please share more with us!

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  10. That is a good one.
    Just finished reading The Light Pirate - quite an unsettling story taking place in Florida as the world is drastically changing because of global warming.

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    1. This sounds like a very interesting read Marcia. Thanks for letting me know about it :)

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  11. You just introduced me to a new poet. Thank you.

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    1. You are very welcome Regine and thank you :)

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  12. Hello Denise,
    Thank you for sharing the poem, I did enjoy the poem and all your photos.
    Take care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!

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    1. You are very welcome Eileen and very happy you enjoyed. Thank you and I wish you the same :)

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  13. That's a lovely poem, and your photos take me into the lush green of another time of year. Thanks for sharing this. hugs-Erika

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    1. You are very welcome Erika, a perfect description :) thank you, with hugs, Denise.

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  14. This poem is very spiritual. It will stick to you as it says important things.

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    1. Couldn’t have said it better Red. Thank you :)

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  15. The photos bring the poem to life. Beautiful indeed.

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  16. Dear Denise, the poem is wonderful, and so are your beautiful pictures of the forest.
    It's so me, since I'm in the woods every day... Hugs and thank you so much.

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    1. You are very welcome Viola and thank you :) How lovely that you can take walks in the woods every day.

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  17. Jackpot! Denise, it actually filled my eyes with tears. I LOVE IT.. this one really speaks to my heart. Ferns are in my top five of favorite plants/trees. Palms and Ferns and wooded areas.. thank you

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