Poetry Corner

Perspectives…

So many, so different, so divisive,

each person certain theirs alone is true.

Nature spoke to me today -

It’s perspective vast and generous, 

seeing beauty in all forms,

making room for all.

The mountains reminded me:

stand tall, be strong, 

hold your dignity.

The clouds - 

white, dark and all the shades between -

met one another without resistance,

as if shaking hands across the sky.

The wind, at times a gentle breeze, 

at times carrying great strength,

whispered that Life is ever changing.

Listen, it said. 

Listen, see, feel.

And the sunlight, coming and going, 

spoke of moving through shadow,

lifting our gaze upward,

feeling expansion, 

while resting in nature's warm embrace.

The universe gathered it all and said,

Breathe, dear one, breathe.

It spoke to me in paradoxes.

Be open, yet protect your heart.

Be gentle, yet strong.

Listen with curiosity - do not silence your voice.

Practice compassion, both tender and fierce.

Move forward with grace and resilience.

What a world we might create

when we remember nature as our teacher.

- Maureen Detwiller