Bright rays of iridescent light,
Beaming through the clouds of white.
The crystal clear water smoothly flows,
As in life with it's happiness and woes.

With my time I sit here and wonder,
What is true love? In my mind I do ponder.
I see the agony and pain it brings,
Where is happiness in this love thing?

Many come then go in and out of our life,
Some touch us with happiness, some with strife.
The happiness they bring is an ultimate high,
Strife can bring us down, so you would want to die.

Through out the heartache of lost love deceived,
It has been said and to be believed.
But as time goes by the anger will disappear,
You can love once more without fear.
Queen.Amethyst©

Shadows sweep over the water
rainbow hues decorate the sky
sunbeams bursting through the clouds
the sight of it makes me sigh.

The heavens have opened up their arms
and stretched them down to me
their beauty to behold is endless
as far as the eyes can see.

God gives us the gift of sunbeams
and while holding them in His hands
He adds a dash of love and faith
then sprinkles them over the lands.

Perhaps these rays of sunlight
as they shine down upon the shore
are placed just barely out of reach
to give us hope once more.

Shadows sweep over the water
rainbow hues decorate the sky
sunbeams bursting through the clouds
the sight of it makes me sigh.
Daisy©

and so ends another day
one more spent dreaming,
there across the bay sits you
here, on this side sit I, dying

how well I remember
that fateful time
when they took you away
I thought it then, such a crime

memories, flash to the forefront
as into the waves I clove
o to conquer those murky depths
to be again with the one I love

somewhere in those far off shadows
you are winding down your day
getting ready for your evening
without me, our worlds in disarray

I look up at those dysfunctional rays
trying to penetrate that deep gloom
what is their source
the sun has already run out of room

will that be our future
what will the times ahead hold
for surely we both know
that together we are souled

sometimes it is a dirty rotten shame
that we can't even connive
you being only four
and I'm here at five
b.eniii©

day draws to a close
last glimpse of light
lends a spiritual glow
tranquil mood reflecting
a peaceful serenity I know

a shimmer on the surface
lingering as a kiss
treasures of life afloat in the mist
sounds of silent reflection
regrets of moments gone and
forever missed
MiNN©

as lover's fight and lovers quarrel
love disappears into the shadows of our world.
I lurk upon the midnight hour
I see a bright star shining in my eyes.

I wonder what that light is
I go forward toward it.
that light of love shown to me by a friend
that I did not know I needed.

in the mist of the morning sun
I saw a swallow flying high
above the morning glow
as the dew dropped from the mellow grass

I smelt the hint of spring time in the air
lover's reborn reunion
I know what love is like
it's like a dove flying free

free from death
free from hatred
for the first time
now that I found love once more.
I-SilverWolf-I©

The radiant life of this lively sunshower
Blasts pure, bright and clear in strength and in power
Down through a window of chance through the clouds
Singing great praises and singing them loud.

In darkness and memory we oft don't remember
The sun's sunny summers and its glorious shimmer.
Yet always, forever, and as long as we live
It floats out in space with a warmth, us to give.

Even in darkness/despair/unforgiveness,
The sunshine is free and freely will bless us.
So pray God will help us forever to know
In our hearts and our minds we can have this warm glow.

Beware the black holes in the heart space of others.
They can capture the lives of good sisters and brothers.
A darkness exists that can grab all your love
And devoid you of life and the sun from above.

So with silver cords strong, bind your soul to the light,
And avoid the evils that can kill, maim and bite.
Keep careful eyes up and watch all your own motions
Thus safety will be in your mind and emotions.

Let's pray now together for inner light bright
For peace, love and mercy and victory in fight.
Embrace now our friends, our families and lovers
And circle in goodness our sisters and brothers.

Life is a challenge and a fight to the last
So work and play hard and in sunshine bask.
Sometimes we will fail and sometimes we win
God help us to love much more than we sin.
_-Wes-_©

Through sun washed clouds that mask the sky
the glory rays strike through
Upon the rain soaked land to lie
a promise to renew

Upon the lake and forest tall
upon the soggy earth
the promised rays of life will fall
to greet the coming birth

The evergreens stand tall and proud
their cones but tiny seeds
that each drink in the warmth allowed
sufficient to their needs

The bud shall burst upon the bough
the seed shall germinate
on limbs the buds shall then endow
the leaves to motivate

The seed pods burst in giving birth
of plants in miniature
to dress again in green--the earth
for Sun her paramour

And he shall love sweet Lady Earth
his love a paradox
with heated kisses on her girth
between the equinox
Sir_Sun©

One morning I wandered upon the sea,
Vast and empty except for me.
Why I went so far I cannot say,
But angry words drove me away.

On the lonely sea, with no one else,
I wrapped my sorrow about myself.
Tucked the familiar edges in secure,
And cried about the way things were.

But self-pity a sad companion proved,
And soon I found that my heart moved.
Thoughts of you filled my empty shell,
Drew me from my private hell.

Then I found while wallowing in my woe,
I'd lost the way that I should go.
Drifting without want or care,
-- I could be almost anywhere.

In panic, quick, I said a prayer,
Fearing I'd find no one there.
Had I not wanted to be alone?
And therefore chosen so far to roam?

Away from man, away from you,
Away from God and all I knew?
Then God spoke within my head,
I'll not forget the words He said,

"Man forgets I'm always near,
So I give him someone to bring him cheer,
Share his life and be his other part,
Return to the one who shares your heart."

I turned toward what I hoped was home,
And thought no matter where I roam,
Truly alone I'll never be,
For you are always a part of me.

I sighted the familiar strip of land,
Saw the last rays of sunlight on the sand.
God leads me where I need to be,
and brings me home again to thee.
critic©

tip, tap, skitter .... plunk.
stones skipping across the expanse.
silent ripples chasing back to shore
where wavelets murmur and lap.
crickets chirping happy tunes
while scattered frogs provide percussion.
trilling swallow, warbling nightingale
voices soaring on the winds.
punctuated by the splash!
of a fish grabbing dinner.
gentle buzzing, sleepy insects humming,
leaves whisper to the rustling reeds.
an orchestration of nature's creation
enjoyed one summer's eve.
der_girlo©

Reflections and refraction's of sky and sea,
Mirroring each to each, in smallest degree.
Sparkling gemstones created in the waves,
By breaking up the sun's last golden rays.
Glimmering lights both above and below,
Luminous clouds receive a halo;
While crested waves a nimbus are given.
A crown of light, a gift of heaven.
Casting soul onto the tide,
Letting nature be the guide.
Shimmering ripples carry back to shore,
A soul refreshed, to live once more.
Rutile©

I awoke to some wet clothes after swimming in the lake.
The storm faded away with nothing to take.
I returned here today only to rest forever.
I'll enjoy this sunlight until my now becomes a never.
My drama is a long story the falls with this day.
I remember coming here in
the fall to lay.
cluewall©

Peering through clouds of darkness
Arms of light did emerge
Reaching down to still the waters
Cherub songs were softly heard.

Beaming through the rainbow's colors
Promises of our future days
Not destroyed by flood and water
It now lies in distant haze.

Be mindful of outstretched arms
Showing how the days may come
Listen to the announcing signs
As the angels now do hum.

Fear not for He is with you
As you live from day to day
Giving angels to protect us
While we journey on our way.
Gigi©

What is this anticipation,
This joy that swells within?
Why not fear for losing the light
Of day as night flows in?

This fading of the earthly scene
Before my eyes right now
Does not forebode, but promises
That darkness will endow
My vision with eternal sight
And cosmic scenes allow

Don’t get me wrong -- I love this world
Despite its miseries
This flesh is my introduction
To metamorphoses
Unlimited in time and space
Enriched with mysteries

But still, I want this day to close
And open up the night
To burn the stars and galaxies
Into my mortal sight

Granting my soul with one more chance
To climb the spirit slopes
Before the sun can wash away
My Night Hopes
Weaver©

Punctured by the sharpened point
The sky lets loose its rays
Streaming earthward beams of light
pierce the dark of gloomy days.

Cold, austere the scene is set
for meeting of the minds
of men devoid of human grace
with eyes disguised by blinds.

Who are these faceless ones
that would destroy our hope
and leave us all in such distress?
Release seems made of rope.

For all is lost with these menschen
Their souls belong to the devil
Surely not of this earth we say.
Just watch their evil revel.

The only future chance we have
is to reject them and their kind
The future is ours, should we decide,
to eradicate this stain upon mankind.
barnacle.bill©

It is altogether different in complete darkness.
There are no familiar things
except knowing the unknown.
No longer can I recognize those angular
shadow makers that would normally
force me to step aside conceding to their
preeminence in there fixed specialty.

Yet again the grand shadow master
with its permeating brilliance
undeniably ascends each day.

And even if I can't see it,
and dare I look?
I know it's there, or I am not.

Such a presence can never be denied,
not even by the clouds and mists
that claim me with their shadowy existence.

I walk and wander in this my shadowy world
until that sun shines into my very soul.
Uninhibited I become and free to be
a shadow maker myself.
Only for a time until again
consumed in the darkness
not by the clouds and mist,
but by the master of all shadow casters,
Terra Firma, as it floats effortlessly in space.

And so I wonder who will step around me?
Benyoch©

They sit on the shore,
legs and arms intertwined,
speaking, in hushed tones.

Leaning over,
he tells her of the beauty
that stands before them.

"Isn't it amazing,
how light
can overcome all obstacles?"

"Sunlight and love,
they have a lot in common...
and in the end,
the sun rises every morning."

She lets her head
fall over his shoulder,
and softly laughs.

"My dear, you have a lot to learn...
about life, and love...
light, and darkness."

"You see what a struggle it is,
just for the sun --
the most powerful thing in sight --
to come up every morning."

"And how weak it is, when it leaves us
each and every eve.
Life is a lot like that,
bright spots,
black spots...
and you can't wipe any of them
completely off the screen."

"Love struggles,
fights,
to keep wisdom in check...
not let one or the other,
love the other more.
But, often times...
that's exactly...
what happens."

"The light is a nice view,
but it goes away...
it leaves us,
and the rain,
and darkness...
they do prevail."

"You're such an optimist...
that's why we always,
balance each other out.
Just like the light...
and the darkness."

His face dropped as she spoke,
he knew they were truths,
that he had not wanted to see.
EpicMyst©

"Ah, but there it is" he said,
"This is what you sought"
He spoke a solemn truth.
Overwhelmed
Surrounded by the daily babble
I sought escape.
Discovering my soul
Beside the secluded loch.
Looking for myself
I found only my conscience.
First came the peace,
Bathed in the awe of it
Entwined within the bittersweet pilgrimage,
Then came the sorting,
Weighing pain against experience,
The cowardice of false braveries,
Then the slow realization.
The only thing I had gained
Is this simple grain of sane knowledge,
There is nothing quite as deafening
As silence.
Hayzee©

Stars twinkling in the sky
Moonlight reflects on mountains peaks
Clouds floating by
All this I watch from the window of life

The darkness hides the light of day
So close yet so far away
I pause, look around at the people I see
The old, the young combined into one
Listening to silent words from others

What a transformation in me, this resolution
How powerful I feel as I hold pen in hand
Do the words I give to others cause pain, sorrow
Not the peace, the light I had hoped
Do I hide from myself as I do from others

I felt the pain before they were near
I gave to them my visions
I saw the images in their eyes
Making me feel alive
But can I cast my tears of tomorrow aside

Deep inside something has changed
Twinkling star breaking through the darken skies
Is it I who summons thee
Or the other way around
With a sigh I lay pen down
What is this thing for which I seek
Myst_cs©

Silent hours never I squander
They are mind served vicariously
Recalling the finer days of a lover's
Dark eyes lighting up my life
.. not so long ago

Sun filled clouds beneath us
Servant of music as we waltz
Alive !! .....We danced !
To the symphony of romance
Exposing our flesh
..to the rhythm of two hearts.

to each....tender ...........moment
Silent hours, I ease my troubles
..in crimson fields
Silent hours, I caress white clouds
..looking for spiritual songs
Melodies I can sing, of years not so long ago

Songs to flow from my eyes, of a woman
.. my heart will not let go
In Silent hours, I hold to fond memories
Silent hours .....never I squander
..looking for Dark Eyes
Eyes not so long ago
... I .. kissed goodbye...

..jcs//the year of the 7th
Holderof©

Sleep well my people; the day is gone
I'll bring to you new light at dawn

Enjoy the gifts I give to you
I bestow them freely for your review

You all are one in my heavenly schemes
To live and love in all your dreams

You choose your way I gave free will
My treasures are many, your heart I'll fill

My light shines down as bid farewell
Enjoy these treasures I don't make hell

Farewell
te_mpt_ed©

Beneath the rainbow colored sky
Sunbeams shine from on high
Peaceful valley surrounds us here
Quiet place to loose the fear

Water rippling across the lake
Soothing sound this does make
Gentle breezes waffle the air
Cicadas sing without a care

Fat-bellied clouds hang overhead
Soon the sky will be painted red
Of all the places where I could be
None compare to this valley of serenity
Kat Alina©

Mothers left alone, parents never home
Children that know half a love
Fathers with no hope to speak of
That's what our world's about

Bruised and battered hearts and souls
People with no place to go
Lives crushed by fantasy love
So many tears you can't look above
That's what our world's about

And the light of God shines down on us
So bright and so beautiful
But no one looks up to see
Cause our eyes were blinded with the darkness
when we chose to live for me

Blessed are those who mourn...for they shall find comfort
There's hope for the hopeless, faith for the faithless,
comfort for the hurting, and freedom for the bound
But all those that HATE being lost, never truly seek to be found

So every morning of every day God calls out in the very same way
He sends His sun to shine down on our dying souls
and He offers the greatest gift ever
But no one bothers looking up... so no one ever knows

All your sorrows, all your pain, all your heartache,
and all the rain could be gone....
But you abandon His life... and try to live your own
HeartsCry©

Sunlight's rays like daggers
cut through the clouds of despair
casting a gleam upon the waters
and warming the morning air

The trees still cloaked in shadow shrouds
await the coming light
As I stand on the shoreline
and witness the awesome sight

The darkness now is ending
My world fills with light again
The morning's rebirth is mending
the sightless dark and pain

So as the heavens open
to light the world once more
My heart will open as well
and bring my soul from the despair of night
back to a future of light
Warrior Poet©

Another beautiful sunset over the bay
It's a symbol of the death of another day
An array of many multi-colors
For this one day there will be none other

Natures diamonds over the waters it cast
For only a short time this beauty will last
It's one of God's creations like the breath of life
Often too soon to be taken away in the night

Here a lesson is being told
Treasure your life and don't turn cold
Like the sunset that kind of love again you will never see
Wake up, at your fingertips another happiness can be

Life only at the moment you are promised
And like the sunset it will be missed
So seize the happiness you desire
Hold another, the one you admire
hunnybunn_3©

Lone tree, so tall, stately,
Worn by weather, nature, and time,
What is your message to those who see you?
What do you say to Mankind?

Is your eternal point upward to the sky
A reminder for Man to ever look upward
To remember the best is not here and now
But yet to be?

Do you point to the sky
In your majestic elegance
To show where Man's goal should be?

Do you point to the clouds
As a warning of life, it's challenges,
and it's trials,
To remind man to be strong and be free?

Do you point to the sun as it breaks thru the clouds
That Man will remember the good Man has learned
And the strength Man has gained
From life's stormy seas?

Do your branches point to the sun rays,
Shimmering on the water,
To remind Man how freely
Love and good flows down from above?

Are you a mere tree,
Alone in the shadows?
Nay, it seems to me,
You are a Divine Compass Point
For all who would see.
AShadowDancer©

When the rush of life is more than I can take
and I long for some quiet time,
I steal away and wander down by the lake
with Grandma's quilt and a bottle of wine.

I lie on my back beneath the warm sun
and study each cloud drifting by.
Memories flood back of childhood fun
and of images we found in the sky

We lay amidst the scent of grass freshly cut
and pondered all the things that we saw.
Once we even thought we saw Jesus
as we lay there silent and in awe.

I remember a dragon with breath of fire
and an elephant with oversized tusks,
and we both saw that giant Radio Flyer
and wondered if, like ours, it would rust.

Now as evening shadows summon the night
and the light from the sun starts to fade,
I gather my things and with a deep relaxed sigh,
begin planning my next "get-away".
blushin©

The difference between day and night
Is gradual to the extreme
One is dark and one is light
Yet both can hold a dream

The sun retires with fading light
As it sink beneath the clouds
Giving way to dark of night
Shadowing the grounds

The rising moon sheds its light
A cool yet radiant glow
Upon the scenery of night
Until it's time to go

Then the moon surrenders night
To the newly rising sun
Its warm and brilliant light
Has darkness on the run

Perhaps between day and night
In that brief moment or two
When darkness coincides with light
Is when our dreams come true
Shadow Whysper©

Be it the words of God reaching out to me
For beauty alone is not the inspiration I see
So glorious the sight to wrench at my soul
So my pains of life this beauty shall console
I feel a presence though I stand here alone
As if this place has a life of its own
I hear no sound but yet it speaks to me
Communicating in emotions that set me free
Is not holy a place, a sight or a sound
Is it not the feelings in myself I have found
In this Natures Cathedral I truly feel divine
For I now feel that God is a friend of mine
Bear1Mage©

The clouds were dark and dense
the rain fell, much as tears
but hidden in a heart
were prayers of ending fears
and at that darkest moment
the heart felt sure to die
the clouds were split with hope
loves beams fell from the sky
so trust that He does listen
have patience, He does hear
and strive to never miss
His gifts so small but clear.
emyajvvv©

Of ample conditioning soulful shine;
lone pine braving breakwater divine.
Illuminating expanse... rivoting... hail!
Spirit inhaling... a nimbus veil.

Serenity's calling of peaceful emotions;
light on air and misty-eyed devotions...
upon hearing thy wakening surge,
joyous tranquility softly merge...

into a bodiment of lustful awe,
transfiguring, vexing, perplexing all...
of light and dew and supplemental tracks;
happiness in tears and unforgotten paths.

The lights of heaven not of circumstantial play-
bringeth forth... such brilliant rays,
of theatrical fortitude and mystical dawns;
to feel inspiration and a magical cause.

And to this wonderment in evergreen shade,
a horizon's focus is continually saved...
by devoutness and introspective union-
all life living, love's thy fusion!
Bright Light Muse©

good night everyone
it's time I end this course
but before I go
tell me please
how did I do today
did I make you happy
or even make you smile
did you enjoy it
when I made the birds sing
as I awoken them with my rays
was the warmth I gave pleasing to you
as I touched your skin
did I sparkle in your lovers eyes
when you looked in
did you find delight
as I danced inside of the ripples
when you looked into the pond
the one you went swimming in
when you were very young
when it rained today
the clouds tried to hide me
when I'd returned
did you like what I did
the colors I made
the ones that start
where the rainbow begins
did you make a wish
find that pot of gold
did you take your sweethearts hand
stroll underneath my glow
did you sit and watch me
as I fell into the sea
did I leave you with an enchanting view
as I painted the sky
with all the colors I could use
that you could capture
with your eyes.
MjkFingrz©

Sunlight fighting off clouds of doubt
Turning the rain clouds into a drought
The sunlight forcing it's way through
Promising happiness on this day anew
Peace, Tranquility, Happiness are what the site brings
As the earth awakes to the sun's rays and sings
Yearning each ray precious to the touch
The earth bathing in it's glory; warming up
Accepting the sun's rays; bowing to it's mercy
The mother earth glistens & gleams and dances with joy
Wishing the sun to feed and nourish after the rain
So mother earth will be blessed with colour again
--Nikk_stars--©
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