Holding my breath I step
Into this temple of infinite perfection
Where rain looms behind the towering pines
And frothy clouds are softly gliding on blue sky
… granted peace, my soul tastes the beauty
Layers of light unfold
As I listen to the singing sky,
Its echoes of chirps and trills becoming
Longing and heartfelt sighs,
Palette of colors blazing in my heart
Harmony fills the air and serenity reigns
“Forever” is real on this rock by the lake,
“Always” is now in each tiny drop
Of dreamlike rain, rivers of colors in infinite moments
… through gentle morning mist, I sigh
Eternity lives here, between
Emerald mountains and azure sky,
I discover secrets that lie among trees,
Dewdrops are sparkling in dawn’s first kiss
Like beautiful tears, pearls of unbroken dreams
The sun gives birth to a new day,
Cascading light and ember shadows
Richly crowned, rays wave and dance,
The wind is splashing scents on strings of song,
Essence of dreams emerges, collapsing into spiral streams
photography by Russ Sawdon