Poetry

“we love the above”

we love

the above:

this firmament of wonders

dancing

from brilliant day

to deepest night.

the swooping flight

of whispering owls;

iridescent butterflies

circling

our most generous

and regal

sun.

oh luminous and elegant mother moon,

adorned by diamond stars

revealing infinite depth

and vast space,

illuminating the face

of the silent and wondrous night.

rainbows fully blooming,

mounds of snowy clouds

showering flowers

and the surprise

of yet another

hopeful

sunrise.

sleek streaks of lightning

tango across the resounding roar

of thunder

stronger than war

and deeper than pain.

we are nurtured by rain

and gifted

with countless miracles

to remember by,

oh beautiful blanket

of our sky.

***

robin whitley

june 17, 2007