Tambopata Research Center Room
My Room
Two beds
mosquito netting
a candle
and fan
a chair for my suitcase
a coat hook for my jacket
and an open window
to the jungle
where I can stand
and breathe
and bow to nature
who at any moment
will delight me
with another creature
or flowers
in the trees.
Many people have asked me what my room was like on our trip to the Rainforest. If you'd like to know more, the eco-resort company has a web site (with lots of great pictures) at www.perunature.com The picture above I took from their web site.
The challenge for today is to write a poem about your room. You certainly can rhyme the poem if you choose, but I think you'll have more room and can have a better chance of hitting the emotion you want in free verse. Try it. I hope you are enjoying your summer.
