The Winding Woods

by Amorina Galindo

THE WINDING WOODS

I told the winding woods one day,

Dearest forest, how calm you stay.

How do you sit still that way,

So certain, all is okay?

The forest spoke in soft sunlight,

My Maker is the Lord of Light,

Tranquil as a mist of might,

He’s each creature’s pure delight.

My grove is rich with Heaven’s hum.

What have I to fear might come?

My calm is not a front for ‘numb,’

But the peace I was formed from.

My feet set on the leafy earth,

I turned to face the misty north.

As the morning sun shone forth,

Bathing my soul in its warmth.

O Father God of all things wild,

You formed the forests with Your smile.

Thank You for Your peace so mild,

That reminds me I’m Your child.

AMORINA GALINDO

Amorina Galindo is a poet, podcaster, and indie author from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Her love for the Lord fuels her passion for writing poetry that uplifts, impacts, and encourages others.

Her podcast, The Poetic Approach, reflects on topics of the heart, soul, and mind from a poetic perspective. Her works include The Joy that Life Can Be (2019), The Forging of a Heart (2021), and His Peace was Mine (2024), which are available through her Instagram bio @amorina_poetry.

When she's not writing, you'll find her crafting, thrifting, curating playlists, adventuring with friends, and laughing with her family.