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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-09-18 12:59 PM

What Light This Morning?

what might this morning bring
in pink and green array
in amber, yellow, orange
that sprinkle forth the day

the glint of sun that glances
about the stillness of the trees
like whispers in the mind
that stroke with gentle peace

far from awkward is the silence
that caresses heart and mind
soothes one’s very soul
facilitates one’s unwind

may it be so for you
oh, traveler of this realm
caught up in daily living
may the day not overwhelm

rather build a sense of awe
in the beauty one perceives
and strengthen living’s joy
in the truth that one believes

©September 18, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

1 posted 2002-09-18 01:23 PM

the glint of sun that glances
about the stillness of the trees
like whispers in the mind
that stroke with gentle peace

Beautifully done. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

2 posted 2002-09-18 01:26 PM

thanks, Nightshade!

That is a stanza I worked on the most, revising, and massaging. Glad it worked!

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

RMW
Senior Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

3 posted 2002-09-18 01:41 PM

Virginia.....the "eloquence" of silence. Well said. Bob

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

4 posted 2002-09-18 02:14 PM

Nicely expressed

Cold hands means a warm heart

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

5 posted 2002-09-18 02:28 PM

From one "traveller of this realm" to another---Ye speaketh truths!

Have a wonderful journey!
EA

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

6 posted 2002-09-18 08:10 PM

the glint of sun that glances
about the stillness of the trees
like whispers in the mind
that stroke with gentle peace

I love when the trees catch a glint of sun which shadows them with dimension...
This is so full of beautiful imagery....
excellent work, Virginia

~ chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

7 posted 2002-09-18 08:35 PM

Virginia, this whole piece is just brilliant and I love it. It has been printed out and going on my refrig door. It will help me remember the journey.

'... may it be so for you
oh, traveler of this realm
caught up in daily living
may the day not overwhelm ...'

Fabulous words...Marti

Every now and then take a good look at something not made
with hands -- a mountain, a star, the power of the ocean.
There will come to you wisdom,

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

8 posted 2002-09-18 08:40 PM

Virginia

Thank you for this heartfelt gift.

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