--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When you walk along a wooded path In the…" description: "\"“When you walk along a wooded path In the nature my heart held so dear, Remember the joy that it gave me And know that I’ll always be near. When a robi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d18/kris-nelson-254367_autumn_when-you-walk-along-a-wooded-path-in-the_2480214.jpg" --- # When you walk along a wooded path In the nature my heart… ![“When you walk along a wooded path In the nature my heart held so dear, Remember the joy that it gave me And know that I’ll always be near. When a robin announces his presence Singing solo as day becomes new The doe lifts her head to listen As her fawn drinks the freshness of dew. When an otter…” quote by Kris Nelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d18/kris-nelson-254367_autumn_when-you-walk-along-a-wooded-path-in-the_2480214.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d18/kris-nelson-254367_autumn_when-you-walk-along-a-wooded-path-in-the_2480214.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d18/kris-nelson-254367_autumn_when-you-walk-along-a-wooded-path-in-the_2480214.jpg) > ““When you walk along a wooded path In the nature my heart held so dear, Remember the joy that it gave me And know that I’ll always be near. When a robin announces his presence Singing solo as day becomes new The doe lifts her head to listen As her fawn drinks the freshness of dew. When an otter glides through the river, His swim is a masterful one. He engages his mate in a playful chase Then they climb on the rocks to sun. When the rustling leaves touch the autumn sky, Boasting colors of russet and gold Geese wing on their southern-most journey To escape from the beckoning cold. When the North wind blows through the towering pines It delivers a mid winter’s chill While snowflakes drift softly on fresh frozen lakes And the call of the wild becomes still. In each of these things, remember me. And know that I’ll always be near. The woodlands, God’s wondrous Creation, In His nature my heart held so dear.”” Kris Nelson ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Celebrates nature’s seasonal cycles and wildlife, linking them to personal connection and divine creation. **In simple terms:** Nature’s cycles reflect beauty and connection. Key Takeaway Appreciate seasonal nature. Themes nature seasonality spirituality Mood tranquil reverent Type Autumn:1 Frozen lake:0 Joy:1 Nature:1 Call Of The Wild:0 Wooded:1 Wooded Path:1 Path Nature:0 Walk Wooded:0 When to use this quote - poetry - nature writing Key Concepts wildlife environment mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How does nature inspire you? - What personal meaning do you find? 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