Pine Forest

I love the sound
Of the wind
Passing through
The forest,
And the fresh scent
Of the pines.
At higher elevations,
The breeze
If refreshingly cool,
Even during
The height
Of summer.
I enjoy hiking
Or horseback riding
Up pine needle
Strewn paths.
From ridgeline
Vantage points,
I can see
The entire valley
Stretched out
Before me.
In the forest quiet,
I hear birds
And insects
Adding to
The song of the wind
There is a
Soothing spirit
Among the trees
That calms my nerves
And eases my mind
Offering me
The tranquillity I seek.