Marilyn's Page

Things I Love to Do
by Sybil Beulah Maus


I love to walk in dripping woods
When raindrops drum on leaves,
Where sodden footsteps tell of streams
Beneath the roots of trees;
Where violets grow, and snow-white trilliums
Lift their heads in countless millions
...In spring.

I love to loll upon a bank,
And watch the puffy clouds
Shape maps and woolly forms of sheep
That melt away in shrouds;
Where brown-eyed daisies and Queen Anne's lace
Flaunt their petals in my face
...In June.

I love to tramp a dusty road
When August days are mellow,
When noontime heat in shimmering haze
Turns goldenrod to yellow;
Or hear cicadas lost in trees
Shrill their tunes in myriad keys
...In summer.

I love to tread a golden path
When aspen leaves are falling,
Or listen to the quiet dirge
Of blue jays softly calling,
Or sit upon a country fence
And breathe October's sweet incense
...In autumn.

I love to see a crystal world
All sparkling in December
When brilliant skies and frosted earth
Have blotted out November;
When every shrub and tree is dressed
In silvery lacy loveliness
...In winter.

Hi Marilyn...I 've not been very active on this site. But I have been reminded this day that my prayer continues " for a good life and to be a good man." All else is secondary!! Peace to all!

Thanks, Marilyn. Great photos!

Well, I managed to "fluke" a picture...even twice, inadvertently. It's a cool site...reminds me what I need to work on and I know I am not alone in this world. There are many of us out there who are like minded...I feel good about that.

That's great Marilyn.... glad you joined... this project is very dear to their hearts and I know they will be glad to know you are here...

best wishes...