A Poem by Rumi Ottus
Rain forest, Tofino, Victoria Island, BC
Lost in the lush
Green of the forest floor
Any worry
Blows away
With the ocean breeze
The forest sounds
A melody to a city boy’s ears
The birds serenade
Any passer by
Here I am home
Lost in the lush
Of an ecosystem
So welcoming
I may never return.
Rumi is an 8 and a half years old boy who lives in Calgary, Alberta. Although Rumi does not speak, he learned to communicate by spelling letters on a letter board using Rapid Prompting Method (RPM). RPM gave Rumi an opportunity to voice his thoughts and ideas. Rumi has a goal to advocate for quality communication and educational opportunities for all nonspeaking people. Rumi loves music, nature, and outdoor activities and wants to become a botanist when he grows up. If you enjoy his writing, please consider leaving a tip at https://ko-fi.com/rumiottusyyc.
Latest posts by RumiOttus (see all)
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6 Responses
I am transported into peace and a full-sensory bliss by this poem!
Warm, welcoming, wistful.
Thank you, Rumi, for this delightful word journey.
Lost in the lush
Of an ecosystem
So welcoming
I may never return
SIMPLY RIGHT ON THE MONEY dear Rumi.
Thank you for sharing your experience in the forest with others.
Truly appreciated…
This child could be a better leader than many who do lead at 4 to 9 times his age. His vocabulary is certainly above some presidents. Keep writing. We need you
This kid must have a genius IQ. Very intelligent. Doesn’t sound like an 8 year old writing. This is very impressive. Sounds like something an adult would write. This is the guy to watch. He is going to make many positive contributions to society, I’m sure.
Message from Rumi: “To my fans: thank you dearly. I am more inspired than ever! More poems coming soon.”
Dear Rumi,
Can’t wait to read more creative writing and thoughts from you. And I’m not alone.
Take your time. Work up new verse and simply share when you are ready.
Thank you… 🙂