I almost forgot the earth spoke to me
until I heard a loon call to her mate
across the lake
and I listened as the sound of her woeful cry
was carried by the wind above the rippling water.
I almost forgot the earth spoke to me
until I noticed the shimmering leaves
of the shoreline birch trees
and I realized their moving shadows
cast glittering patterns on the water
that could be read
like carefully-crafted scripture
with a beginning,
a middle
and a never-ending testament of truth.
I almost forgot the earth spoke to me
until I saw the storm clouds move in from over the hills
and I recognized my own story mirrored
in their perfect reflection
on the yet unbroken surface of the lake
Image and video: Diane Perazzo
May these words bring truth
and healing through open hands and hearts.
And then, let it flow back into our Mother Earth
for the love of all her beings.
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Diane this spoke light to me this morning from a finely skilled muse and I am grateful.
Thank you Gloria! It means so much to me to know that it resonated. Lughnasadh blessings! ❤️
Thank you Gloria! It means so much to me to know that it resonated. Lughnasadh blessings on this beautiful day. ❤️
Beautiful! Thank you Diane!
You are most welcome Iva! I hope you have a wonderful magical day. xo
Beautiful work!
Thank you my dear friend! I hope you are enjoying your day in the paradise that is Prince Edward County. xo
I could see how your video inspired you to write this, Diane. Lovely!
Thank you so much my dear friend. . . and now you’ve inspired me to figure out a way to include the video with this post. xo
Beautiful, Diane. So evocative
Thank you Avian! xoxox
I love the double meaning of the title
I’m not sure if I managed to post my comment or not.
I love the play on words of the title
Looking forward
Judith
Yes it did post! Thank you Judith! xo
I enjoyed the peace your piece brought to me, listening, after a particularly stressful phone call. Thank you for bringing peace back to me through your comforting warm words and sounds.
Thank you for kind words as always Michael. I’m sorry that you had to experience that stressful call. xo
Thank you Diane. Your timely poem was there when Ineeded it