where the trees had fallen
taking trails less traveled
led me to where the
trees had fallen
where horses long ago
abandoned the woods
falling to my knees I
listened ‘neath the silence
felt inner earth’s heartbeat
inside my very bones
faintly alive and hurting
lost generations remain
charred in this place
recycled into ghostly ashes
reshaped into
ever-changing apparitions
silence ensued and robbed
me of all my thoughts
leading me to believe
the only way out was
through my imagination
october two thousand fourteen
copyright j matthew waters
all rights reserved
jdubqca 
This one is truly special. I feel the magic of an unseen world.
Thank you very much, Lola – so glad you think so!
On a roll!
Thank you, sir!
I agree. This one is magical and deep.
Thank you very much, Maryse. So nice seeing you visiting here again.
Love it, John! There’s something mystical about your words and also I feel a bit of longing…
Thank-you very much for saying so, Lauren – it means so much to me!