One More Gift

What is our life?

One more gift

Alone by the pond with my thoughts in this blessed solitary place

Above lacy clouds hold their position Breezes embrace my skin.

Is this escape?

Leaf shadows dance framed in sunlight I look and wait for answers

Expansive the sky above in this solitude this terrain so very cherished.

Is this adventure?

Air swirls my hair and lifts through above cottonwood canopy

Wishes surround like butterflies yet to materialize I feel their presence.

Is this peace?

Sometimes life breathes questions hovering just under soul’s surface.

These coalesce of emotions pulled from below this soul’s inner sanctum.

Is this seeking?

May I search within breeze whispers, bird tremolos, rain dappled aire.

May I seek hope these feet seeking good, seeking joy wherever, however.

Is this ok?

Not in the glitz, nor down the road of expansive culture burdensome.

I am walking forward a simple existence, one of cherished gems given.

Is this sharing?

Minutes arrayed, smiles shared, embraces given, tears shed.

Yes this is life.

Author's Note

How do you feel about the gift of life?

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

I so enjoyed the imagery in this one. Alliteration in phrases like "Cottonwood Canopy" is super. The font is a bit difficult to read, but I copied and pasted it and changed it so these old eyes could read it! Kathy, your love of nature shines in this write. Lydi***

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Lydia Shutter,
I realized upon taking a look that the font was still a little small, thanks for that. I hope its better now. It's nice to think you like the 'alliteration'. Funny how when a person might write they just go with it. Thanks so much for your review. I can learn something from it. Bless you very much today. blessings,
Kathy

[Fabian G. Franklin]

God is good all the time. Life is a series of highs and lows; struggles and victories and losses. But life is good all the time too. I think it's the hardest thing in the world to feel sorry for yourself while you are counting your blessings. For that reason I like to start every day with an attitude of gratitude toward my Creator and the day ahead. It was great to read your words. I enjoyed. F.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Dreamy wishy muses poem, nature ans thoughts combined in a fine awesome way. Kudos!
Plz also read and comment my newest poem too

[John the Baptist]

Interesting how the poem is punctuated by various questions. They seem different on the surface, but all of them ask the reader's opinion. Different people may have different answers, but that's OK. Really, that's life.

[Desert Knave]

Love the placement of the questions between the descriptive phrases. A really pretty and thought-inspiring write. ~Jim

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jim,
That's nice, Thankyou very much.
Blessings to you and your writing and life.
read moreJim,
That's nice, Thankyou very much.
Blessings to you and your writing and life.
Kathy

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful and nicely written poem. Loved it

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Arundass TP
Thankyou very much. Blessings to you as you find ideas and inspiration in your craft.
Kathy

[Thomas W Case]

Feels like a quiet conversation with the self—gentle, questioning, and grounded in the stillness of being alive.
There’s a calm clarity in it, like someone learning that peace doesn’t arrive with answers, but with the willingness to keep asking.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thomas W Case,
'A quiet conversation'; Yes that is a good relay of impression. I love it when someome finds a thing which they identify. We all find things quite a bit right? I really enjoyed your sentiments. so nice. Thanks.
blessings,
Kathy

[Michael Sun Bear]

I got as far as “cottonwood canopy” then I completely lost my focus while adrift in memories of cotton raining from the trees, an aerial avalanche, an invasion. So I started over. I quite like the poem. I think your framing the work around the list of questions is very effective. Yes! It is sharing. And yes this is life. You have very creatively illuminated these almost universal questions about being human.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Michael Sun Bear,
Yes I appreciate the intricate and really fun aspects of this natural world, our home.
Your thoughtful review gave me a reason
to think and remember times cottonwood
snow has fallen all around in Spring. Oh yea!
special. Hope your haveing a happy day.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Chris Shaw]

I rested here, took a deep breath and enjoyed the beautiful description of the natural environment. All those gifts and yet some are blind to it. Your poetic expression is ace Kathy and the imagery joyful and peaceful. Wonderful poetry. Have a lovely Monday.

Chris

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Chris Shaw,
Thankyou for your reminders of things like the beauty of the gifts we find when we allow ourselves the immersion our natural environment.
Oh we all need this so much! Again you have edified through your kind words. It's so wonderful.
Bless you!
Kathy

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kathy.

[Davidgeo]

The font needs to be enlarged.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Davidgeo,
Yes, I think the font is better now. Thanks.