For Poets United Poetry Pantry # 195 ~ My Pine Scented Home Town,
My Pine Scented Home Town, Abbottabad The last five miles are winding winding ways, As the bus turns the corners, I remember the winter days, Home, home on the range Reflecting autumnal grace, Before you know, its Behold ! the town itself, reveals, At its own, the evergreen stature, The Spiritual Presence of Nature Majestic melodious mountains, Blow the Highlanders March, of The Hundred Pipers. As early as cool February As fresh as is the month of May When Spring awakes and apple blossoms call, Soft snowflakes greet you, Sinking and vanishing, as they fall; Serenity intense, beauteous nature crisp and pure White and sure; Oh! Let me feast my eyes On the beauty of my town, Breathe in the sweet smell of pine, Oh! Let me live the tru...