As I read, the more I see.

I see the blessed and blessing trees

and see the vision around me.

As I read, the more I feel.

I feel the grace of the world

and I feel the flight around me

As I read, the more I hear.

I hear the peace of wild things

and the singing around me.

The bond that was created with the world,

felt unreal, like a scene from a fantasy book.

With the wilderness,

peace was created.

As I read, it became more pleasing.

I saw what we needed here,

and that was the presence of nature.

As I read, it became more comforting.

I feel the gentleness of each leaf on each tree.

As I read, it becomes more peaceful.

I hear the little bird hidden in the leaves,

who sings quietly and waits, and sings.