'On this day
it is to the mountains that I go
it is there where I search to find
that 'something' that will enter my soul
and leave me with an understanding that is not of mind."
Nature’s Poetry: Whenever I find myself in nature, whether it’s in a forest, in the mountains, beside a river or lake, or observing the ocean or the sea from the shore, I often experience feelings of awe and wonder. This post has four nature poems (“Through the Breath of Divinity’s Passing”, “Tree of Life”, “Poseidon’s Kingdom”, and “The River”) that were created because I felt something profound, or there surfaced in my being a realization as a result of the mystery that nature is able to provide. Hope you enjoy nature’s poems.
Nature’s Poems (“Through the Breath of Divinity’s Passing” and Three More)
Through the Breath of Divinity’s Passing
Upon the majestic peak I stood
The wind against my face
It is there I felt
The breath of nature’s passing.
Transfixed by presence
I journeyed into the mystery of the unknown
To find in the depths of tranquility
A revelation in my being.
A tree, a stream, a mountain peak
Revealing internal truth
And a calming state of consciousness
Through the breath of Divinity’s passing.
(This poem was awarded first place in a poetrysoup.com contest in May of 2021)
Tree of Life
It was in the middle of the night.
It was there where I saw the light
While in despair I believe I saw it reflecting on that tree.
It was all so so new to me.
What did this tree desire to say?
What message did its branches convey?
Was it an illusion in this world of nothingness?
An apparition in a life filled with emptiness?
I questioned whether I should remain serene.
Or shout profanities in this what seemed like an unusual, intimidating dream.
And then I suddenly saw the hope in this tree of life.
And the need for my soul to put aside all that was cutting my being with a knife.
Poseidon’s Kingdom
In your oceans and deep blue seas
your waters substantiate what first is unseen
and I feel that which you offer within
as you take me into the depths of your palace
where your gems, coral, and things
cure my paralysis caused by the morrow.
And as I feel your sea breeze upon my face
it touches a part of my soul but leaves no trace
and I don’t understand it and I really don’t know
how your mysteries pierce my domain of existence.
In your waters I swim and on your waves I float
for it is there that I come to borrow.
But tell me oh tell me please tell me some more
and continue to show me the inside through your door
so that I can be touched like never before
by the waters that create your mystical kingdom.
The River
And it was by the river
where I sat and contemplated creation’s plan.
It was by the river
where I asked purpose of existence for woman and man.
It was there I desired to leave city behind
there where I wished to rid awful creations of a confused mind.
And its shore invited me to see the unknown
to find inspiration and a comforting home.
And while I sat by the riverbank
my mind suddenly went completely blank.
And I stopped searching for meaning and a reason to be
for by peering at its running water it all became clear to me.
And it was the river
that showed me creation’s plan.
It was the river
that showed me the purpose for woman and man.
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