Lessons from Nature

Nature in her glory,

spreads out a beautiful tapestry for me to behold

greys, tans, browns, and dark greens

play out in a gorgeous scene

burnished by the sun's rays

Illuminated with the loving light and Strength of the God

Gifted with the beauty that only the hand of the Goddess could bestow.

All elements come together here:

Water; the blood of our mother

gurgles as it flows down the stream bed

ever flowing ever changing

The sun's rays sparkle off the crystalline depths

as its currents trickle forth its lesson on life:

"Life is like this stream, it follows a cerain path

but no matter how similar it may seem, the water is never the same

so it is with life;

no matter how repetitive it may seem each day is never the same."

I sit for a minute letting this sink in feeling it's truth resonate within me.After a few minutes I become aware of the next element wishing to share it's wisdom.

Air the breath of our mother

wafts through the tree tops and aids birds in their flight

gently caressing all in its path.

"A mind is like the breezes" it whispers across my skin

"We go where ever we will on a whim

there is no holding us back as we dance across the expanses before us

we can blow with a mighty force; destroying what is in front of us

or only whisper past it barely caressing it. So too are the thoughts within a mind they can go where ever you wish, be destructive or kind; this you must understand as you go along your way and temper your thoughts accordingly"

The breezes die down as I contemplate this revelation, as it settles within my soul my attention is drawn down to the ground upon which I sit.

Earth; the body of our mother

sturdy and fertile

giving a home to all that live

it vibrates its wisdom into my soul

"All of you are as me, capable of much creation,

if only you let it take root.

All things start with the smallest seed, must be nourished and allowed to grow. This is true of your life, anything you wish to create can grow and flourish; but you must be the fertile ground in which its roots lay."

My heart sings with the knowledge of this truth as I sit there and commune with all that is around me. I become aware of the heat of the sun on my back, warming me.

Fire which is the gift of the father

who caresses his mate lovingly

illuminating its secret from sunrise to sunset each day for all to know.

Radiates its wisdom into me

"Passion is as I, burning brightly hot too much can be destructive, not enough and life fails to survive. Allow your passions to burn daily illuminating what you do but as I do wane and give power unto the night, so too must you allow your own light to rest so it may be as constantly bright shining to lighten your way."

A cloud floats in front of the sun and the warmth recedes as I let this wisdom sink into. Slowly I open my eyes to appreciate what has been shown and I realize that

within this sacred sancutary of a mountain forest

hidden truths and wisdom lie

they have been here before us and they will continue after we die

Nature can teach us the secrets we should know

of silence, love and passion of life's ebb and flow

The birds and animals that live among the trees

do not worry about what they should be

deep down inside they know

and so they live as what they are

they watch the seasons come and seasons go

Confidence and security

they can pass along to thee

if you listen openly

they'll share the wisdom that they know

they chatter and they sing

and each sound and moment; another lesson brings

So go you out in the land and

let nature guide you by the hand.

 

Reviews

[Emily Quinn]

I love the way you described what element represents as a part of mother nsture in your mind, beautiful poem, I don't see a consitant structure here but hey who the hell needs it right? wonderful point of view of the wonders of nature

[Sonife]

I really2 love this! In every word I can feel the image that you're tryin to tell...
just simply beautiful!

[vanishing]

Incredible thought put into every word
This is Top notch writing rhi
Beautfully done-Aspiring
and lovely-
soul transpiring reflections

[poddar kushal]

it is clever

[Babbette Francis]

As I said before, I do have my own religious beliefs, But I keep coming back to your page because of the beauty I find in you writing and in doing so I always find myself relating to everything I read. I love reading what you create with words. Love It!!!!!

[Emily B]

Hidden truths, wisdom and beauty. Lovely poem.

[Angel Bird]

This took my breath away.....!!!!!

This is as every human being should see and feel the world - and it would be a much better place to be ...

This is an absolute favorite!!!

Thanks for sharing your immense wisdom in words ...