"The Spirit of Thetis"

I live on Thetis Island, BC, Canada. It is a small community of 350 in the winter. It is a world apart from the rest of the world....

The forest around me grew quiet,

as it does at this time every day.

When the line between daylight and darkness,

brings a comforting feeling my way.

 

Tonight the wind has been silenced,

and the tops of the trees stand strong.

As if they were trying to tell me,

"Stay, this is where you belong."

 

Engulfed with a deep sense of wonder,

I stood somewhere in between;

The awe of the beauty of nature,

and an essence I've never seen.

 

As the last ray of light was extinguished,

and darkness spread cross the ground.

I opened my mind and discovered,

a presence of peace could be found.

 

The Spirit of Thetis had awoken,

to reign 'til dawns early light.

Its realm, this island I live on.

Its purpose, to set all things right.

 

The wildlife that live in the forest,

know they have nothing to fear.

For they have already witnessed,

what occurs when Thetis is here.

 

The Spirit was both kind and gentle,

as it welcomed me to this land.

The lessons it offered were wholesome,

and were easy to understand.

 

In weakness or strength  it accepts you,

and teaches you how to survive.

In a world set apart from another,

in a land where freedom's alive.

 

To a heart that is willing to listen,

and an eye that is willing to see.

The Spirit of Thetis will show you,

the path to serenity.

 

Written: Jan. 16, 2016       By: Dann G.J. Denis