Paths in the Woods

A path in the woods – now where does it lead?

To many keen walkers there’s always the need

To explore a new path to see what’s at the end,

Or even to start with, what’s round the next bend.

For paths usually lead to a place that is new,

With always the thought there might come into view

Something of interest they’ve not seen before,

For one can’t be certain just what is in store

When walking in woods, with the trees and the ferns,

The flowers and the grasses wherever one turns.

The small trickling brooks and the slippery slopes,

And once in the woods one invariably hopes

There’ll be signs of life, such as squirrels and birds,

The minnows all swimming around in great herds.

Paths in the woods seem to beckon and call,

For people to spend time exploring them all.