Clouds migrate away
Sunrise circulates her warmth—
Morning’s chill escapes
Dancing tree branches
Harmony’s rhythmic movements—
Breath of turbulence
Overcast all day
Gray canvas waits with patience—
Sunset paints with light
The inspiration for this poem comes from a photograph published on Jan’s blog in her “Wordless Wednesday” post. Check out her site for some wonderful poetry, inspiration, photography, and so much more. There is probably a hint (yes, definitely) of the rustic and tranquil life experienced in the small communities of western Montana.
Photo by Wiriyah Ruechaipanit on Pexels.com
Picturesque, isolated hamlet
Resting below mountainous shadows
Nestled along lake’s calming fingers
Life’s narrative writing tranquil prose
Sunrise crawls over the mountaintop
Cruising silently in their small boat
Early to rise anglers find their spot
Baiting hooks for trout with rainbow coats
Soon village shops begin to open
Curious shoppers fill crowded streets
Welcoming Farmers’ Market today
Locals selling homegrown goods and treats
Later, stillness returns to the town
Sunny, summer day comes to an end
Sun setting behind lake’s dozing shore
Waiting for tomorrow’s best friends
Photo by Maximilian Münzl on Pexels.com
Originally published May, 2020.
Dawn now arriving
Stars fading above
Gentle morning breeze
First light’s breath of love
Moonlight vanishing
Shadows fade away
Landscape awakens
Sunrise finds its way
New day beginning
Ready to engage
Consistent rhythm
Nature turning page
Daylight now stirring
Tree leaves splashed with dew
Lofty choir warms up
Songbirds out of view
Harmony singing
Each familiar tune
Daybreak’s dance ending
Soon comes afternoon
Dawn’s blanketing peace
Nourishing heart’s emptiness—
Hope welcomes daylight
Sunrise warming heart
Tender peace brightens within—
Positive outlook
Silence fills sunset
Whispers swirled with lasting peace—
Heart’s most precious gift
Driving life’s busy highway
Just needing some time away
Leaving busy, urban noise
Seeking tranquility’s home
Recharging worn batteries
Favorite place, freedom roams
Returning to hidden lake
Aligning with nature’s bond
Feeling every peaceful breath
Slice of spirit’s “Walden Pond”
Stirring calm with each sunrise
Refreshing body and mind
Leaving behind each trouble
Life as Creator designed
Enjoying one more sunset
Viewing water’s dancing light
Witnessing lasting comfort
Lake’s rhythm, now taking flight
Bringing each melody back
Life finds its own steady track
Facing each mountain
Pausing, take time to refresh—
Energized to climb
Daily feast waiting
Feeding every cheerful heart—
Laughter’s nutrition
Warmed with lasting joy
Cold feelings evaporate—
Welcoming sunrise
Tranquility’s place
Discovery fulfills wait—
Searching each season
Mountains to valleys
Windy voice gathers to speak—
Breath of the Spirit
Mysteries hiding
Nightly slumber awakens—
Sunrise uncovers
Gentle morning wakens
Far horizon brightens
Life stirring, yet hidden
Tiny shadow lightens
Leafless sentinels poised
Dignified, yet quiet
Nature’s hungriness growls
Winter’s empty diet
Eager deer stands alone
Daylight now discovers
Prince silently feeding
Thicket grants him cover
Dawn’s light show on display
Warm colors welcome day
Like geese flying above
Dark clouds flutter away
Lone blue heron overhead
Harmony dropping in
Landing on calm waters
Gentle morning’s check-in
Landscape’s stillness breathes
Each treasure waiting beneath—
Warm, snowy blanket
Faithful rising sun
Drawn in by its reflections—
Brr . . . it’s cold outside!
Eager sentinels
Giants seem absent of life—
Tree buds wait for spring
From Genesis 1:3: “Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”
Horizon always glows
Light penetrates dark skies
Spirit opens hope’s rose
Raising faith to baptize
Daylight shall never bend
Angelic voices praise
Saints welcome every friend
Sharing faith, peace ablaze
Blessed day never ends
Creator’s light feeds all
Love shall always transcend
Taking faith’s righteous call
Every day always bright
Fields golden and ready
Sunlight’s descending flight
Feeding faith, rock-steady
Mercy flowing downstream
Faith’s heavenly sunrise
Eternity’s light beams
Witnessing Savior’s eyes
From Revelation 22:5: “And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.”
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