Long Grass

Within the long grass where I lay Amid the meadow by the stream, I heard the gently flowing water Over stones the sun did gleam. On the hills that stood before me Shadows from the clouds were cast, I was alone but for my thoughts And dreams that would forever last. I pulled the seeds from grassy stems And watched the birds up in the sky, I felt the cool caressing breeze Then saw a pretty butterfly. I heard the bees on flowers where The buttercups did dance and sway, Beside the gently flowing water In the long grass where I lay.