Forever Living In My Heart

The grass is cool from the dew that is wet beneath my feet,
I close my eyes, I open them again, my soul feels complete.
I hear the water rushing in a creek that flows nearby,
If I were a bird I would be happy, I would get away and fly.

I feel like I am in a painting for the colors are so grand,
My eyes cannot contain the beauty of the mountains and land.
I try to take it all in but I am so overwhelmed I can't speak,
I observe the leaves that have fallen, each are so very unique.

The sky is so wide as the clouds hurry to pass by,
I could stay in this moment for a lifetime, until I die.
There isn't a sound as the crisp air blows on my face,
I see such wonder and beauty in this mysterious place.

I am not alone for she is with me as I walk along,
The wind is blowing through the trees singing a new song.
My imagination doesn't have to search any longer for I am here,
This is where I have been in my dreams, now it is so clear.

I pause to feel the chill that has magically been placed in the air,
I look up to the mountains once again, I can't help just to stare.
How they stand so tall and perfect I will never understand,
I can feel her leading me, she is taking my hand.

I take a look into the past and it is all coming back,
Just seeing what I see as I have grown older, I have nothing to lack.
Even when I am gone, in my mind we are never really apart,
She will remain my home always, forever living in my heart.

Brandy S. Cato
Age:29


This poem is dedicated to the ones who have left West Virginia..but she remains in your hearts.


Photo courtesy of WVpics.com. Photo is of Pendleton County, West Virginia