Joel

"Lost Paradise" by Joel

Isolated from the world,
living in seclusion.
The green, lush forest
lured me to play in its evergreen tranquility
As the cool, sweet mountain breeze
rushed over me
Peace and quiet.
The always flowing river
filled with memories
Of swimming and diving
and exploring
The ominous tea house
filled with discipline of
the ancient ways of karate
Places of my childhood.
Free to roam,
to wonder,
to learn.