A sure sign that the time to return was ripe
for the raspberries were
at Raspberry Landing.
This rustic lodge
upon the mystic waters
of the wild and heathen Saint Croix
Where once I taught the mysteries
of Earth and Wind and Fire and Water.
Opened portals
that others may travel
between the worlds.
Quantum Entanglement
draws me back
after so many long years.
Walking paths I knew not
encountering ruins
that were ruined
before my time.
A wishing well
though silted full
granting wishes still.
Built alongside gushing brook
and ancient waterstone walls
that once held pools serene
now toppled over
torn down by torrents
that would not abide constraint
no matter how serene
on their way to the wild Saint Croix.
A walk upstream
tracing back the Flow
along muddy banks
and plunging falls in miniature
and ace of spade succulents
and always a damsel
or damsel fly
To contemplate once more
all the many roads
not taken
Ethereal Nature 
Wow nice walk! Did you cross the log?? Beautiful
Ah, what a wonderful walk through nature and memories you shared here! “To contemplate once more — all the roads not taken”. How that resonated with me at this point in my life. When I am looking over my own roads not taken.
Take heart, though. There are still new roads to be taken.
Sky
thank you, that was beautiful… feel like I was strolling with you, though not sure if it was this time or another…
Thanks so much, Amy! If you have intuitions that we’ve been strolling together, I’d love to hear more!
Beautiful scenery, beautiful words. I felt I was there…
Thank you, Angelina, for walking with me.
The pleasure is mine, a beautiful walk it is. Cheers!
Beautiful place 🙂
Thank you!
Love this visual poetry! We have those same gorgeous blue dragonflies here, and many yummy blackberries. Oh Mother Earth – the Magical, Mystical Mama!!
Indeed she is! Glad you enjoyed this, Amanda!
My first thought in reading was that the “plunging fall in miniature” was a bird – first glance. Lovely walk. Many have taken it with you, virtually. You’re never really alone when you’re in the woods.
So fortunate to have such charming companions. Who knew one would find so many poetic souls on WordPress.
I love the gushing brook.. 🙂
: )
There is an unassuming majesty, an intimacy of nature to your imagery. Lovely!
Thank you, Marie, for such a lovely comment
Lovely images and fine words 🙂
Thank you!