Descriptive Essay On Thoreau's Walden

I have mixed emotions about Thoreau’s Walden. He went to the woods to escape society and live by the bare minimum. While perfect in thought, putting it into practice proved to be too much for Thoreau. After learning that the great and wise Thoreau would take frequent trips to the nearby town, it made me second guess how “deliberate” he truly is. The location of the cabin itself is nestled in the trees beside this beautiful pond. There is no wonder Thoreau wanted to live there! Waking up to his view everyday would truly be bliss. If I could, I would try to do the same as he did. Although, it pains me to say, I love the everyday accommodates that the modern world has to offer. So, if I were given the chance to be with Thoreau for one day, I

Our breath, clearly visible in the morning light, escaped our mouths as if we were breathing fire. We begin our trek to the right, we plan to walk the perimeter of the pond. Leaves and grass that hide in the vast shadows of trees still have frozen dew, creating a magnificent collage of colors that are so naturally leasing to the eye. Stunning whites, sprinkle themselves amongst the matte browns. Shadows cast themselves over the brilliant greens, masking their true beauty. The soft crunch of once frozen soil and leaves only help but to stimulate my senses. The gentle light rays brush my face, lulling me to awaken. It was early morning. The sun was just barely peaking its eyes over the distant hills. Thoreau, was already up and about, preparing us a tea he learned how to make out of pine needles. The aroma of the bitter-sweet tea filled the cabin rather quickly, I sat up on my cot, pushing aside a thick wool quilt. We continue our stroll, and I find my breath so easily stolen from me, for the beauty of the pond is like nothing I have seen before. This beauty is not one to be compared to anything man made, but could only be appreciated with an awestruck silence. There is no wonder Thoreau wanted to live there! Waking up to his view everyday would truly be bliss. If I could, I would try to do the same as he did. Although, it pains me to say, I love the everyday accommodates