The storm rages on
in the darkness of the forest
morning air numbs my face
freezes my breath
the aftermath
a place of silence
a crossing ahead
I kneel down
bowing before an illusion
sighing
reflections in a mirror
each step reveals ignorance
the thoughts
the lies
the fact
everything has two sides
without exeption
the storm rages on

the flame of compassion
glows within everyone
even the darkest soul

weather young or old
war and hate
living and dying
nothing lasts forever

peace will come
it's been waiting
with love and freedom
no more guns

A wispy dew
sparkling quiet
by the autumn lake
fog drifts on the water
dawn mirrored in a brook
dark haze
over a wildflower
silently with winter
a lake struggles

Heaven smiles
rain is pouring
on the frosty shack
dawn's long journey
through the forest
passed the pond
still winter
blossoms call for sun
awakening spring