The Hudson
birds chirping
cool breezes running through the trees
across the hudson i see mostly green
but a hint of fall shines through with red and orange
everything is so peaceful even as technology rushes by
river constantly moving ever-changing
gorgeous blue sky over head
clouds traveling with the wind
breeze tickles the grass and whispers to the trees
a constant bustle of sounds
birds
insects
planes
trains
all in perfect harmony
i could get lost here
i could escape here
you can actually hear yourself think
take time for yourself
a boat travels against the moving river
gently tugging along
although a train rushes by
all this beauty
all this harmony seems untouched
you get lost in the peace of it all
you look at your life
you see how fast-paced it is
compared to the soft movement of the hudson
i don't want to leave the bustle of nature
i have to reenter my fast paced life
until i return to my untouched bliss
Walking through hidden trails, upstairs, downstairs, along side streets, past the castle
I am eager to reach my serenity, my escape
I finally reach my destination to my spot by the Hudson River
The sun upon me, warming my face
Leaves rustling in the breeze
The River is peaceful and calming
The railroad tracks are nothing compared to the enormous size of the Hudson
White crests pop in and out on top of the River
The Hudson moves so gently from here
Always moving, trying to get somewhere
Autumn is present
Looking beyond the Hudson,
Patches of gold, red, orange, patches of brown, and different hues of green
Watching the River flow in its natural rhythm,
It takes me away from the unnatural rhythm of stress and anxiety
Pulling myself away from serenity,
I go back from where I came
As the River continues to flow as before,
It waits for me to visit again
Gliding on the crests of the Hudson River
You feel its power
Its spirit
You feel it is a living entity and you're part of it
You are part of everything that is around you
As you look around
You watch as many living things are getting ready to slumber
You see trees shedding their leaves almost making their branches bare
Squirrels gathering food
And other living things making preparations
As you reflect, you realize one thing
The Hudson never sleeps
While everything begins their long slumber
The Hudson continues to move
With its steady ripples and its calming spendor
Follow the flow of the river
When life gets difficult
Think of the Hudson
Remember that if you continue to follow your own spirit,
Your life will be filled with calming, soothing splendor
