The sun was bright that summer morn,

The wind was brisk and cool.

The trees danced gently in the breeze

The dew looked like a jewel

Shining brightly, to light my way

This was a day for fun and play.

I turned as I was beckoned -

My heart, the Forest stole.

I walked along the winding path

Caressed by Nature's Soul

Excitement stirred from deep within

This day of play was to begin.

I knelt upon this mountain path,

And felt and viewed her treasures.

The river's sound not far away, and

One of life's great pleasures

Was seeking all that I could find

A waterfall was on my mind.

Then, looking up, I saw your face

You stood before me now.

I gently took your hand and stood

Beneath the Forest's bough.

And slowly down the path we strolled

Our waterfall we soon will hold.

And as we walked the mountain scene

Our eyes absorbed this land.

But Nature's Soul could not compare

With who I had in hand.

Your tenderness, it touched my heart.

I held you close so n'er we part.

The sound of water rushing down

Was music to our ears.

We stood before the mighty falls -

And brushed away our tears.

Then laying on the Forest floor

Our lives were joined forevermore ......

W. David Martin, Jr.

October 19, 2001