Today, I wonder, where is beauty
my heart heavy as the autumn rain
wet maple leaves clinging to my feet
watching wild geese in formation
pondering their final destination
they care not about the gray skies
Today, I wonder where is beauty
my soul releases a mournful sigh
creator won't you send me a sign
watching the clouds shape shifting
noticing the phoenix's fiery struggle
breaking through the day's darkness
Today, I wonder where is beauty
my eyes hoping to catch a glimpse
of the peaceful blue heron in flight
In silence, waiting, waiting
waiting, for a sign from the heavens
standing soaking wet
a baptism of rain
cleansing
Today, I wonder where is beauty
finding it, unspoiled on
white flapping wings, descending from the sky
as the sun began to shine
collateral beauty
written for earthweal
hosted by Sherry
writing about Collateral Beauty
the moment when you realize
all is connected
Thank you for visiting
may you find beauty in your life
Oh, beauty riding on those white wings....how glorious. The imagery in this poem is just lovely. I love poems with birds in them!
ReplyDeleteBirds have always been inspirational for me. It rained for days and when I saw the giant white descending I picked up my pace to get a closer look. Truly amazing and the rain had stopped. There is beauty in that beyond the normal beauty of nature.
DeleteBirds always lift the spirits.
ReplyDeleteThat they do!
DeleteAll connected, yet that bird is blissfully ignorant of the insanity below it. Lucky bird.
ReplyDeleteTrue, birds just go about their lives while we humans struggle daily.
DeleteIn this insane world God's gift of abundant beauty in the natural world is our respite. Lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteI so agree, nature is truly a respite for the weary.
DeleteEven the rain is beautiful - but after four days I'm ready for another kind of beauty. I kept thinking as I read your poem, I wanted to say "Right there, it's in front of you" but I think that is the intent of this poem :).
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy walking in the rain but, after days of it I needed a bit of light.
DeleteYou found it. So glad. Yes, if you have your antennae out you will find it. It's all about being mindful. Thanks for sharing. Lovely piece.
ReplyDeleteYes, beauty is everywhere one just has to look around with open eyes.
DeleteSometimes stretching a mind like the wings can lead to beauty.
ReplyDeleteStretching to new possibilities
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