No longer deceived by the wounds, she could walk
beyond the dark forest, fully
accepting the sun and the wonder
of it all, how green
brought joy within her,
in this miracle
of the new season.
Poetry and Image Copyright © 2022 rivers renewed
Walking Beyond the Dark Forest
Rivers Renewed 
This sounds amazing: new life, new joy, new beginnings… and like something that begins in order to last. What an uplifting message, Nico.
Thank you Erika for your wonderful comments! Peace and wonderful blessings my friend. Have a beautiful week.
Thank you very much, Nico. I wish you the same very much.
Beautiful. I really like this one.
Thank you Tara! Peace and wonderful blessings to you.
We all need to walk beyond the dark forest. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Molly for your beautiful comments! Peace and wonderful blessings to you. Have a great week.
Beautiful … in my head I translate “beyond the deep snow.”
I understand! Thank you Maren! Peace and wonderful blessings. Have a beautiful week.
Wondrous and beautiful, my friend. I love the images used
Thank you Lamittan! Peace and wonderful blessings my friend.
You’re most welcome 😊
What a lovely poem, Nico. Nature is infinitely healing of the soul, isn’t it? A beautiful share. ❤
Yes, you’re right D.! There is so much healing in nature. Thank you for your beautiful comments! Peace and wonderful blessings.
Beautiful words
Thank you D.A.! Peace my friend and wonderful blessings.
Lovely!
Thank you Deryn! Your comment is a blessing. Peace and wonderful blessings to you.
Ah so beautiful. The image and the words.
Thank you so much! Peace and beautiful blessings to you.
And to you as well. 🌸
🙂
I can relate to this one personally–it’s beautiful on several levels.
Thank you Zelda! Peace and beautiful blessings to you. Have a blessed week.
Thank you–you as well 🙂
“How green brought joy within her” How wonderful and beautiful, Nico.
Thank you Jeff! Peace and wonderful blessings my friend.
You’re welcome, Nico! Always. Thank you, my dear friend, and to you.
Beautiful – a certain strength and conviction conveyed in the most beautiful way!!
Thank you so much Pragalbha! Peace and beautiful blessings to you.
How meditative and soulful, this piece! 🕊️
Thank you Isha! Peace and wonderful blessings.
Beautiful💖💫
Thank you Deeksha! Your comment is a blessing. Peace and wonderful blessings to you.
This brings us right there! Brava! 👏👏
Thank you so much Ana! I believe you’ve been to my site before, so thank you for being here. Peace and wonderful blessings to you.
It’s wonderful to watch other writers grow and blossom over the years along with ourselves!
Yes!! Thank you again. Peace.
The image is very lively.
Thank you so much Eunice! Peace and wonderful blessings to you.