Monday, June 14, 2010

at nature's mercy


had the storm passed,
I wondered?

beyond the window
silence and starlight
answered.



Poem © 2010 by R. Burnett Baker



6 comments:

  1. and what a peace
    it is
    after the storm
    has passed

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  2. Yes, Brian, and sometimes it's the silence that's most comforting.

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  3. Rick, this was just charming
    I loved how it just unfolded

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  4. 13 words, yet truly 13 of the most beautiful, poignant and deeply consuming words it has ever been my delight to read. You continue to amaze.

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  5. Very poignant, visual and deep. Everyone can find something for himself in these few words.

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  6. These words, beautiful and strong, roll off the tongue.

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