The Forest Deep

Within the forest, dark and deep,
Where ancient trees reach for the sky,
The secrets of the wild woods keep,
As gentle breezes rustle by.
The sunlight filters through the green,
In dappled patterns on the ground,
A tranquil, sylvan, fairy scene,
Where peace and solitude are found.

About Sara Teasdale

American lyric poet, known for her poems on love, nature, and the feminine experience. Her work often displays a delicate and musical quality.

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