Almost Missed

Older write from when I lived in the Ozark Mountains.

   "Almost Missed"

 

Looking out over the windswept hills,

A light breeze blowing but all seems still.

Sun and shadow tracing the ground,

As the golden light passes and touches down.

 

Off on a high hill a wing spread hawk takes flight;

Soaring over knoll and valley, a wondrous sight.

Seeking its prey, it quickly...swoops down,

Eyes bright and piercing...it circles around.

 

Watching all of the different...shades of green,

Turning in color, as the sun's light is seen.

Then slowly darkening...as the shadows pass,

One of God's paintings that for centuries will last;

So many times in passing...this sight was missed;

But there is awe in silence...part of nature's bliss.

   Valentine

 

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

the Ozarks give all that and more ...:) your so prolific Valentine! i am amazed at the way you write and write and write .. its no wonder you have found and are accomplished with this classic form ...i think the most profound experience in mountain forests is that stillness ...and in the Ozarks especially the trees barely move .. i certainly enjoyed your poem .. its all that and more ;)
E.

[Valentine]

My mom was the original Valentine, guess I just inherited some of her talent. Kathie

[Tom]

The depth of beauty in nature's art is very real and palpable, like your poem, a joy to behold !

[Valentine]

Tom, I also paint but never have captured God's natural beauty. Thank you for your kind words. Kathie

[Sami Khalil]

God is the greatest of artists that no one can come close. You are sharing His marvel and your creativity...:)................

[Valentine]

Thank you Sami. We are enjoying the changing colors of autumn now here in Michigan. Kathie

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Same in Alabama...You are welcome...:);;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

[wordman]

we seem to look over the most beautiful scenes that God has created for us
we are to busy to just take it in,everybody should take a nature walk
from time to time,a time to reflect on all the free beauty

[Valentine]

Ron, I love to paint but never will be able to capture His art. Kathie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kathie, a wonderful painting of God's art...
a wing-spread hawk soaring over knoll and valley...
against a sapphire sky with clouds of prayer
for eternity's sake... Amen, truly, Pat

[Valentine]

Yes Pat, the views there were awesome. I miss the hills and deep valleys. Kathie