A Quiet Reflection

Read Joanne Lee's poem on finding calm in nature and the quiet strength found in living things around us.

Last updated 8 September 2026

By Joanne Lee

Sitting quietly on a bench…
with a heart full of thanks,
and a notebook in hand,
on a Saturday morning.

A gentle breeze …
rippling through a reflection of green,
dancing colours and mingling hues,
a fish kisses the surface and grins.

Walking ahead…
sprouting roots supporting the tree,
nourishing it with nutrients,
keeping it upright as it inches up with glee.

The fauna and the flora…
creating communities,
helping everyone in our midst,
to reach our destinies.