Serenity Lost
I sought for signs so I could hear
The sound of solace to my ear
To comfort raging heart within
But sound of silence deafened In-
side the corners hid from all
I could not walk but only crawl
Hands clenched tight
So filled with fright,
Endless tossing turning night
Roadblocks loomed, no end in sight.
My breath escaped, my heart did pound
The grief at loss, with nothing found.
But suddenly I heard a voice
Within the wind, the sea—a choice.
A child’s touch upon my cheek
So soft and warm, my eyes did peek.
And clenched hand opened with that touch
Unfolding quiet, in a hush
And fingers joined upward to reach
In prayer position to receive
The grace one needs to live each day
And hear the voice in dawn’s sunray,
In children’s laughter, birds that sing,
Crickets chirp and bells that ring.
Living, loving intertwine
And peace shines forth in rain or shine.
I look for signs and I do miss
The loudness shrieking in my midst.
For He is here
And He is not silent.
Serenity Found.
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.”
~ Psalm 19:1-2
“Wisdom shouts…”
~ Proverbs 1:20a
Rob Weir
/ January 24, 2015Beautiful photos
SimplySage
/ January 25, 2015Thank you!
Tina Schell
/ January 25, 2015Your poetry gets better and better Alexandria – and works so beautifully with your photography. Well done.
SimplySage
/ January 27, 2015Thank you, Tina. Such a nice compliment! I am truly honored. Blogging seems to boost my poetry confidence. Such a wonderful, supportive community! Again, thank you!
Becky
/ January 29, 2015Wow! That was beautiful, the words, the photos, all of it! You have a very special gift and talent, thank you so much for sharing it with all of us! 🙂
Zhang Wenjie
/ February 20, 2015Love words and photos as usual!