One departs the dusty road for cool shade
A narrow path snakes through endless green glade
Leading to a completely different world
A languid stroll where worry is stayed
Tiny rivulet dances beside the trail
Water trickles animating twigs to sail
this bubbling water course pours below
into lake for gravity does not fail
Lacy ferns ripple in the gentle breeze
The whole emerald glen beckons us ease
Relax breathe deep listen to tumbling water
Fill your heart and mind with heavenly peace
Red raspberries weigh down prickle bushes
Tantalizing aroma forward pushes
Quickly we cram juicy pulp until full
Then notice ruby smears on hands mushes
The trail goes on but the trickle stops dead
A beaver meadow our guiding creek's head
Further steps only lead to a hot place
We travel back the way we came instead
