A Walk Through The Crichton Gardens Of South West Scotland

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Submission by: Dr. Paul Mensah, FRCOG,Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist, NHS (UK)

We know how hard times are for everyone around the world during these uncertain pandemic times.

However, being on “lockdown” doesn’t mean we have to shut off our creativity and gratitude for the beauty in things around us.

Below is an image and original poem reflecting on what we can see when we pause and appreciate what nature still has to offer us even in the era of social distancing.

Courtesy Image from Dr. Paul Mensah

A Walk Through The Crichton Gardens Of South West Scotland

by: Dr. Paul Mensah

I have walked these winding paths so often,
For relaxation,
For contemplation, 
And to reflect on
The meaning of life.

And yet, and until now,
Have never sensed that
The beautiful creation all around me,
Speak so loudly, yet so soothingly. 

The lockdown, 
With no cars and humans zooming around the place,
Has allowed the melodious voices of an  array of birds,
To be heard; 
The tones, 
The crescendo and decrescendo,
The andante and cadenza,
The adagio and the accent,
Harmoniously  complementing each other,
With such orchestral precision.

With the warmth of the evening sun on my back, 
I am stopping and staring as I go along. 
No rush, for I am in 
A Covid-19-induced lockdown mode. 

Your glory, God, 
Your mighty works abound.
In the blue skies above, 
In the majestic trees Ahead and around  me, 
In the kaleidoscope of the beautiful flowers all around,
their praise for you resounds. 

Creation speaks without a voice or word; 
And yet,
In these beautiful gardens , 
Its message can now be heard;
And it is so simple;
Peace, perfect peace. 
Tranquility, perfect tranquility.
But only when I stop, 
And only when I stand still
And only when I stare,
In loving admiration and awe.  

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