Nature – Page 3 – Poems to Share

Ripples Erase the Past

The stillness of the pondpaints a picture of calm Reflections speak to themagnolia as its brancheshang just out of reach Silence encourageslife hidden from viewto come enjoy the day This old park,recently brought backto life, tendedby many sets of hands Uncovering stories oncetold, whispers shared,quick glances that said,I’ll always be near Vibrant colors infuseour moods,Continue reading “Ripples Erase the Past”

Palm Watch

I look out the window,to the top of a tall palm. The wind picks upand whips it across the window. Within moments, the windsettles, and the branchesare steady. Birds land among the branches,picking at a bunscavenged from a restaurant. A few feet from my face,I witness the beak tearingpieces of bread from the bun. TalonsContinue reading “Palm Watch”

Nature’s Symphony

As I nestle under a huge pine, I watch the dimming light of the day. The colors slowly disappear while the shades of the evening welcome the night. Shadows dance across the trees as the light fades, declaring the changing of the guard. The crescent moon is peeking through the canopy of the tall pineContinue reading “Nature’s Symphony”

The Lightkeeper

Days of silencefelt naturalto the lightkeeper Responsibilities of keepingthe lighthouse workingwere a constant challenge Daily upkeep was a full time job,while repairs ensured long days Hard work was welcomedby the lightkeeper as itcreated a feelingof happiness and security Poor weather reinforcedhis feeling of importanceWhile clear weather could bringup feelings of uselessness But the lightkeeper neverContinue reading “The Lightkeeper”

Unkept Time

time stoppedticking clocksfell silent digital clocksilluminatedmeaningless numbers sundial shadowsfrozen in placemarked theechoes of time time unkeptmarchesforward clouds floatacross the sky wind blowsthrough the trees swings moveback and forth routine directsour marchthrough life businesses closethe day isdone family timewith storiesshared welcomed sleepcalls ourname heartbeatsmeasuretimegone by

The Tree That Listens

I listen.Yes, I listen. The first conversationI recall listening towas about me — “now make sure you choose just the right place to plant it. It will grow big and strong and it anchors into the ground with spreading roots.”— “so, should we put it in the middle of the field? Is that a goodContinue reading “The Tree That Listens”