Evening light casts a hopeful glow
A gentle summer breeze harmonizes
shadows fascinate, stretching into mystery
My breathing, shallow, betrays the mood
Uncertainty an unforgiving foe –
soul whispers a prayer of longing
A swarm of winged insects dance
where walnut branches part
undaunted by ensuing dark
My wings, folded in doubt’s wake,
weigh heavily on anticipation –
a learned habit of mine
Sun lingers in this season
of emerald charm, and I am reminded
that time evokes change, and I too
Am but a part of nature’s cycle
and what worry robs me of now
will not find its rhythm in Winter’s chill.
(Image my own)
One Woman's Quest 
Vj a stunning poem 🙂 really well done on it!
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Thanks so much!
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Beautifully written poem!
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Thank you
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Such a gorgeous image, and a beautifully written poem, VJ.
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VJ this is so touching dear friend.
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Such beautiful imagery evoking the scene
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Very beautiful poem, VJ! I’ve tried to write poetry a few times, but it’s not my forte … mine usually come out sounding like something from a Saturday morning cartoon!
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I really like the last two paragraphs. I also like how the accompanying image reflects the transition.
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Ah, that finale stanza sums up how this aging process is beyond our control, VJ
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