At the End of the Trail

A round shallow pool

A dark, empty mine

A small creek away,

And the water will shine.

The walk down is steep,

The cliff face sublime

The waterfall is dribbling

I could stay for a time.

It is peaceful down here

No noisy city sound

The birds fly overhead

A lovely home they've found.

The bush around me

It fills me with comfort.

The trees like the walls

Of a tall stone fort.

I must say goodbye now

To a special, small spot

That from now to forever

My heart will never be without.