I totally feel you in this poem Andrea. I grew up in a rural area, now live in an urban area, there's no peace there. You cant even see the stars properly. Well done with this-

Times have changed so much and it is so scary to watch. My heart goes out to young children what future do they have. The world itself has not changed it is the people that make it evil. No regard for nothing and nobody. Thank you for sharing and all the very best

Sadder still how many do find peace dodging bullets...
Nice free verse, Andrea. I especially liked the resolve in your line: "I have enough nature within my soul to withstand these wicked storms", and your first two stanzas are particular heart warming to me...
Thanks for sharing.