Eternity

The sun's warming rays paint a story

lighting the beauty all around

pouring all of its golden glory

where flowers of every shade and hue abound

Gentle breezes launch seductive scents

and the brook’s dancing water

whisper to me lovely portents

of all worries and sadness' slaughter

Lazy lace clouds silently spread,

ever changing patterns of shadows

over rippling grass whose hypnotic waves have led

the serenading birds, cicadas, and night's creatures in the shallows

Trees sway, and butterflies lift and fall

As shadows lengthen, night draws on

Imitating the golden orb now so small

fireflies of green and yellow pulse and fade above the lawn

drifting through the darkness of space

The golden king's lunar sister reflects

a soft silvery glow as the hours race

A distant symphony of frogs and crickets offer grace

a concert under a shower of stars

Distant thunder rolls, lightning flashes

Drops patter on the clay tile roof leaving memoirs

The smell of fresh rain on dry ground crashes

Fire, water, air and earth

The four elements of eternity

From which all life gave birth

All that was, is or ever will be

Reviews

[ProphetsMother]

Oh how we are connected to nature.. a beautiful ode to our humble beginnings and the circle of life that brings us back. Nature gives me peace and is often a safe haven for those that need it.

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your read and insightful interpretation. It is most welcome and appreciated.

[Farjana Chaity]

This poem beautifully captures the harmony and interconnectedness of the natural world, reminding us of the enduring cycle of creation and renewal.

[Soren]

Thank you for your review and insightful and most kind words. They are most appreciated.

[Chris Shaw]

Fire, water, earth and air. The four elements of eternity. You have written a poem of great beauty here. Your stanzas are wonderfully descriptive of all that is in the natural world, which is so dear to me. I am drawn to water, but then my birth sign is Pisces. Water in all its forms. This poem Soren is a favourite written by you. One that I will return to. Fabulous work.

Chris

[Soren]

Thank you so much Chris for your most encouraging words they mean a lot.

[John the Baptist]

Haven't seen such an unbroken parade of vivid nature imagery in a long time. Also didn't know the four elements of eternity.

[Soren]

Thanks John for the review and comments they are appreciated.

[DIVYA]

We are fire, water, air and earth and everything around us is about these four elements. The way you elaborated on them brought to fore the beauty and magnificence of all four. I especially loved your picture of the thunder and rain. We are so blessed to be given a chance to feel and experience nature's glory. Don't you feel there is a divine hand in all of it? Dear Soren, it was so beautiful and hypnotic to read and go into deep contemplation.

[Soren]

Thank you Divya your words of encouragement are cherished. To me nature is divine and what ever form you put on it, Christ, Brahma, Allah, Yahweh, El, Ahura Mazda, it is the creator of all.