Ode to Lake of the Woods

Ode to Lake of the Woods

Deep in the wood, hidden within
Cool, so pristine, this lake lies enchanted
Bordered by birch of white and maple trees;
Tall evergreen, heavenly pine scented

With morning’s rise in mid-July,
Diamonds waltz and gleam on gentle waves
O glorious sight to inspire this day!

Open, nourishing, in constant motion,
Refreshing water stretches wide
Offering drink and fish for divine wildlife,
The regal call of a loon echoes from another side

Sandy spots and rocks along the coast
Where lapping currents crest and break,
For driftwood, velvety and worn-
A resting place that stirs again awake!

Wind quiets and calms the surf,
Shoreline forest reflects across the mere,
Nature’s church to praise and to protect
Pleasing, serene, simple to endear

*ntoe* Ode A formal lyrical poem that may or may not rhyme. A celebration of a person, place, or thing, typically with "Ode to" in the title. This poem was written for the Tuesday Morning Cantos course by New Horizons Writing Academy.

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"Best Pastoral"
Awarded by NOVAcatmando and NickiD89 , instructors of NHWA Tuesday Morning Cantos