Exceptional Don't have to live in the country to enjoy nature. Backyard Enjoyment by HarryT Pastoral Poetry writing prompt entry

One does not have to live in rural locations To appreciate God given natural creations Many of us live in the cities and suburbs Our love of all of nature is not perturbed   When the morning sun comes peeking I know it is time to finish my sleeping   Walk to my backyard and scatter bird seed Fill the bird bath with fresh water they need   Love to watch birds and animals gather Each engaging their own breakfast matter Sparrows, robins, cardinals make it a regular habit Also squirrels, chipmunks, and an occasional rabbit   I sit at my kitchen table and enjoy the happy scene Sip my morning coffee and watch nature so serene Now that I’m retired, have no deadlines to chase So, pleased I can watch life moving at a natural pace   Writing Prompt A pastoral poem explores the fantasy of withdrawing from modern life to live in an idyllic rural setting. All pastoral poetry draws on the tradition of the ancient Greek poet Theocritus, who wrote romanticized visions of shepherds living rich and fulfilled lives. Write a rhymed poem with its focus on idyllic country life that would be characterized as pastoral poetry. For an example read: The Bait BY JOHN DONNE https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44094/the-bait-56d2230bf176d

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