Every breath is a moment preserved
the earth beneath each footstep becomes more elevating than the last
with clouds seeming to dance excitedly though a sea of azure
making the air feel like a precious gift
wind forces its way through columns of aged grey stone
caressing the countless fortitude of hills to rest on an ocean of reaching arms
unwilling to release the last few leaves it holds dear
with another gentle touch of persuasion they break free from their bonds
brittle with memories of the life they once held onto
to sweep the ground with the friends they’ve learned to love
bringing nourishment for an upcoming spring
hope through contemplation.
The days are a shining heartbeat
mirroring frigid evenings that become prolonged
darkness intercepts the solace of Autumn
frost grasping onto all that it can to linger for a moment longer
vibrance above fading into menacing and unwanted shadows
distressing shrouds of a ghostly veil are draped loosely over strong shoulders
engulfing all that was once radiant and pristine
sending chills throughout a web of unrelenting cruelty
the dawn of countless descending crystals resting upon one another
breaking the silent abyss with bursts of vigorous light
revealing vast wastelands of purity
serenity through the eye of the storm.
Bitter nightmares are best forgotten
anchors that once held the earth down in suppression
lift like a sudden breeze becoming less daunting
eyes that sleep awaken to a new world of plenty
barren soil bursting with joy to replenish
rejuvenating happiness begins again in turbulent downpours
heavens weeping for the land they had previously given up on
replacing lifeless limbs with crowns teeming of foliage
returning the small reward bestowed with thankful expressions
verdant hands reach new heights in eagerness
overjoyed as if meeting the mothers they had yet to know
patience through understanding.
The mist of Spring deteriorates
rushing sunrise like a river overflowing of pink bellied salmon
chariots of warmth race through creation spreading prosperity
breaking the velvet petals free to unleash a blanket of luminance
remedying both mind and soul to surrender the body
each rainfall more welcomed than the last
refreshment to thirsty mouths buried deep beneath the surface
arcs of colour bend through the clearing horizon
smiling upon the world below with confidence
unable to distinguish between a calm sea and the resplendent sky
reflections seeming to have no past or future
ageless through absolute beauty.