have I told you this before

have I told you before how lucky I am

to be able to just take my bike

for a ride to the village, the dunes and the sea

for a trip to a city quite near

with exquisite buildings, clean and complete

such a feast to take part of this beauty

have I told you before how peaceful it is

to be able to walk in the woods

where birds sing their songs

and bumblebees buzz,

unexpected and yet so modest

whilst the wind in the trees of the wealds I’m crossing,

makes the leaves slightly tremble, and tossing

this first green of spring filters light, scatters sun

and I smile, laugh out loud heading home

in my mind thousand words want to be heard   

even more if I haven’t told this before:

how wonderful silence can be in your life

surrounding you on your bike

like a blanket of softness and sparkling pure colors

they make you feel safe and secure

you’re able to breathe without fear, without rage

            no bombs, no war, no rows, or loud screaming

of people in pain and distress –

when watching tv I feel sad

who knows what is best in a world full of sorrow

tomorrow will come as it gets

but the profits of peace for you and for me

are a privilege of infinite value
 

so: have I told you before how lucky I am

and all of us – really – should be?

                       Copyright © May 2014 Giselle Ecury
 

                                                      Photograph © Summer 2012 by Giselle