Anything to do with Mother Earth, nature, the seasons, the sun, moon and stars, ocean etc...

ROCK POOL VILLAGE

As I pulled my curtains back this early Sunday morn
before my eyes a tide wide out and sea a glistening dawn
the rocks beneath the currents strong revealed for all to see
the pools their life a stunning mass of species living free

Each just being who they are and getting on with life
in harmony they live their being free of any strife
the crabs and limpets, many fish so small one needs a 'scope
to view the life in rock pool village full of faith and hope

All the life within the pools that's bounded by the rocks
lives a life of gratitude for time it ticks and tocks
for soon the sea will cover them as in the ebb and flow
the tide comes in again and to the bottom they do go

So let's live life upon our earth like just like these species do
in unity and harmony - as One yet Many too
each different yet the same we are - it's time to get along
before we find our earthly home's abandoned all her throng

The tide comes in, the tide goes out, just like the breath of life
our chaos is reordering with love becoming rife
so just like rock pool village where all's in harmony
now is the opportunity for love so let it be

GLORY TO JASMINE

A sweet-scented fragrance pervades on the breeze
from the gardens of life cross the way
its time once again for the jasmine to share
its beauty by night and by day

When walking the lanes one's nose tends to rise
as the fragrance it wafts from nearby
one walks with a smile enjoying the moment
knowing more jasmine's closeby

The delicacy of its white flowers to view
such gentleness noticed afar
a splendid display on a June summer's day
and a nose like the wine of a star

©Elizabeth A Feisst 2008
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GOD'S SMILE

Did you see God smile today
when walking 'long life's quiet way?
the wings of nature had her say
on high, perfection on display

Perfectly did nature smile
I saw it as I climbed the stile
a gentle brilliance all the while
for nature went that extra mile

A WANDERIN' STAR

A wanderin' star was burning bright
upon my birth deep in the night
which magnified my destiny
to live a life where I was free

To come and go where'er I please
a smile, a laugh, a life of ease
no restrictions 'pon my way
my life be free by night and day

'Tis time again for wanderin'
instead of just a'ponderin'
to pack my stuff upon my back
and sleep each night on my rucksack

Like they did when travellin' west
in painted wagons all abreast
yet for me 'tis best alone
for happy be when on my own

My heart it feels a restlessness
desires to live in timelessness
to wander free and move afar
to reconnect with my birth star

FALL INTO WINTER

Fall is upon us as cool days express
trees in the vales they prepare to undress
slowly a shimmer of gold does reveal
an Autumn meandering to Christ's winter meal

Early the season of Fall is this year
reflecting the changes within us we steer
renewal abounds in each moment, each day
as we journey the path of Eternal Highway

Letting the flow of the days pass on by
as winds do their work with the leaves as they fly
time to observe all the changes in place
many's the colours all over the place

A beauty profound beyond that seen in Spring
or Summer or Winter; each doing their thing
for Fall is the time of a perfect release
preparing the place of a quiet Winter peace

Time is approaching to quietly retreat
into the depths by the fireside to meet
one's inner being where's found such great love
the heart of the One which fits all like a glove

In silent reflection of Winter's provision
a space to consider some timely revision
of life as a journey of love deeply felt
in the heart of the One, one surely does melt

Soulful and tranquil, so gratefully being
in such deep contentment it is really freeing
for now in this time of renewal one brings
a pure transformation in time for the Spring

©Elizabeth A Feisst 2007

RETURN OF THE WILD

Such splendour awaits the return of the wild
whose freedom expresses the heart of the child
in wide open spaces where nothing's restricted
perfection of nature's a picture depicted

Wild flowers bloom like a bright Persian carpet
and animals know they are free of the market
forests are lush in their jungle-like green
and out-back's red dust paints the sun-sets a dream

No more are there gardens and lawns manicured
nor parklands in cities for feet pedicured
no more exploitation of dear Mother Earth
instead all's renewed through a state of rebirth

A wilderness now is whose beauty surrounds us
no matter the view for the joy it confounds us
like a new babe in arms all's so pure and serene
as all has been washed now and made squeaky clean

The whole is so new with the wild's return
the view so magnificent it makes one's heart burn
with love ever tender for dear Mother Gaia
all hearts now are rendered of dross by the fire

Life in the wild is raw and chaotic
yet better by far than being neurotic
the cities are gone and the mountains supreme
so now like the wildlife we're living the dream

SPRING INTO SUMMER

Spring into summer with joy and delight
a meadow of flowers and hay golden bright
long twilight days of sunset reflection
swimming the waves on the shores of perfection

With spring in the step and a lightness of heart
summer is here, let it never depart
all days are warm now as hearts open wide
with freedom to be where the flowers abide

The magic of life on the hilltops with view
when light of the day gives each a good clue
that this is the way now that life should be led
with sunrise and sunset and all o'erhead

Are blue skies and clouds that just keep passing by
relaxing we contemplate as we do seek why
it's not always been magic summers of peace
where days are so awesome and worries now cease

Let's flow in the breeze of a light summer's day
and be as the flowers and our beauty display
with laughter and fun we can now rejoice
and sing summer's song in a heavenly voice

(c) Elizabeth A Feisst 2007
All rights reserved

"Plains of Heaven", Isle of Man. Painting copyright by Ralph Courtie, Isle of Man

MOUNTAIN MOONRISE

Early evening on mountain road
as one begins to journey home
one sees the brilliant silver ball
the moon she is to one and all

So full and round, voluptuous
her face in fact it smiles at us
this silver goddess of the sky
in evening magic rises high

November moon of Taurus strength
for you I'd go to such great length
with open heart I share your love
with all around, below, above

©Elizabeth A Feisst 2006
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THE SHORE

In height of tides the wave doth rush
on to the shore it laps a'gush
it then withdraws in current flow
returns again on constant show

Harmonic sounds as sea becomes
meshed with the sand then back it runs
into the surge from whence it came
as one with life to merge again

As breath inhaled each wave becomes
a breath exhaled as life begun
flows in and out in soulful tide
to then become the ocean wide

In rhythmic pulse the shore defines
for land and sea it is the line
where both do meet in harmony
as life is lived eternally

© Elizabeth A Feisst 2006
All rights reserved

{Click on the thumbnail to enlarge.... courtesy of Manxscenes.com.}

SUMMER COUNTY

I live in Summer County
not far from Fall and Spring
Winter County's down the road
in land of Hearts-Do-Sing

Summer County's golden sun
it shines on flowers wild
with green grass swaying in the breeze
the place to be a child

Fall's the place to chase the leaves
in coats of many colours
the land a bed of honey gold
and red and brown and others

Winter County's pristine white
or sometimes dull and grey
nights are long and days are short
the place for inner play

Spring's the place where new life grows
in shining light of love
young faces smile in joyful glee
in praise of God above

The state of many Seasons
in the land of Hearts-Do-Sing
where Summer County is my home
and bells forever ring
© Elizabeth A Feisst 20 August 2006
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RAMBLING ROSE

Rambling rose
for it did grow
above the door
of my abode

Beautifully pink
a heavenly scent
wand'rin' all over
the wall which lent

A stable ground
on which to grow
to share its beauty
and loving glow

Freely being with
joyful pleasure
in summer glory
and wondrous measure

Perfectly formed
and 'in the pink'
a rambling rose
I'll be, I think

© Elizabeth A Feisst 24 July 2006
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HUMMINGBIRD

Hummingbird
such sweet delight
from flower to flower
in joyful flight

Ahhh....sweet nectar
care to share?
hummingbird
moves here and there

Like an angel
whispering touch
light as feathers
soft and such

An awesome sight
this little bird
gently being
hardly heard

Such tenderness
for love's the word
peaceful movement
hummingbird

© Elizabeth A Feisst 18 July 2006
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THE SPIRIT OF SPRING

The spirit of spring
the marriage of souls
love's magic moments
the mystery unfolds

Seeing with awe
through child-like eyes
wide open to presence
enthralled by surprise

Awakening to beauty
from such a deep sleep
the long winter's over
there's spring-time to reap

Eyes beaming brightly
a heart like the sun
warming all new life
there's growth to be done

Each moment is joyful
the voices they sing
like birds in the treetops
'tis the spirit of spring

©Elizabeth A Feisst 19 March 2006

THE RITE OF SPRING

The rite of spring
the perfect thing
to end the dark
so to embark
upon the road
to new abode
where one can be
so free to see
that all's anew
in rainbow hue
with coloured flowers
and April showers
and trees a dream
all dressed in green
lambs and kitts
and young blue tits
for life is thirsting
newness bursting
the perfect thing
the rite of spring

©Elizabeth A Feisst 11 March 2006

SONG OF SPRING

The song of spring
with birds on wing
and all is evergreen
Trees and flowers
and April showers -
nature's music scene

The song of spring
the one to sing -
a tuneful melody
Around the earth
explodes new birth;
the joy of flying free

The song of spring
when everything
takes on a wondrous glow
Life it glistens -
it's time to listen
to the perfect flow

The song of spring
when new life brings
a joy and ecstasy
For all around
are new life sounds
and peace and harmony

©Elizabeth A Feisst 27 February 2006

WINTER WONDERLAND

The snow it fell one starry night
Upon the ground so green
And suddenly the joy of white
Forever could be seen

A winter wonderland was formed
A vista so serene
The sky so blue and ground so white
So pure and so pristine

This wonderland of magic white
A perfect view afar
As day turned night the moon shone bright
As well the evening star

The moon and star they glistened on
This magic wonderland
Reflecting on the snowy ground
God's glory shown to man

The sun it rose on perfect white
Which soon began to melt
The wonderland of white soon gone
But in the heart was felt

God's hand was seen so far and wide
A pure and perfect show
A love protecting everything
Did glow and glow and glow

Imagine then this wonderland
Such beauty bound in love
Now lived by everyone of us
Led by God above

A winter wonderland of white
The seasonal return
As it glistens so please listen
Then no longer yearn

©Elizabeth A Feisst 31 December 2005

O ROWAN TREE

O rowan tree on winter's green
Reaching tall with arms so high
Adoring life in all its splendour
Bare essentials showing sky

Rowan tree outside my window
On a knoll so higher still
Come the spring a leafy green
Once more will be my pleasure-fill

O rowan home to little ones
Carefully sheltered from the cold
Faeries, elves and many more
Hiding yet are known as bold

O rowan tree on winter's green
Branches tall in winter hue
Waiting patiently for cover
Meantime naked in my view

Morning winter mist does shroud
Yet the sun on you doth glisten
As you stand in proud surrender
To the world you seem to listen

While as naked wonder being
Sunlight filters through my pane
O dear rowan I wait as you
New birth wonder spring refrain

©Elizabeth A Feisst 27 December 2005

EARTH RISE

Earth she is rising
This is so true
So let's help her do so
And seeing the view
It's time for us now
To take hold of our life
And flow with the river
Let go of strife
Step off the shore
Let go of the reigns
Move to the middle
No longer restrain
Instead just be free
And trust and surrender
Doing this one sees
A heart that is rendered
As One with the Earth
We are rising too
A joyous reunion
Such wondrous view
New birth is happening
Now is the time
A magical moment
So right is the clime
Earth she is rising
So no longer in wait
She's moving on forward
She's opened the gate
The choice it is our's
And with her we go
Now is the time
To go with the flow

©Elizabeth A Feisst 24 December 2005

BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE

Beautiful sunrise happening
Pink and purple hues
Orange, golden yellow too
A joyful sight to muse

Sunrise dawns another day
Night has come and gone
Moon about to set afar
As daylight fills the throng

Gentle wind a breeze doth blow
Welcomes in the day
Whispers into listening ears
Gentle words to say

Sunrise magic disappears
As blue sky vista fills
Behind, before and everywhere
The green of them there hills

Another sunrise passes by
Today is now and here
Life is cycles on a path
To here and everywhere

Beautiful sunrise happening
Pink and purple hues
Orange, golden yellow too
A joyful sight to muse

©Elizabeth A Feisst 15 December 2005

THE GULL

As the sun sets,
The gull flies low
Over the sea
Gathering currents
Under it wings
To rise higher
And higher, practising
Turning, gliding, speeding
Squawking with delight
A wonderful skill this flying free
As one Jon Livingston Seagull
Exemplified all those years ago
Moving beyond the bounds of
Where one has been before
To where one dreams to be
Dreams.... ahh dreams
How uplifting are they
Encouraging one to continue
Moving forward freedom bound
Happily recalling the wisdom of
Our forefathers long forgotten
Now remembered in light of
The New Day now dawning
The gull continues on his journey
Freedom of flight and light
Loving life in all its glory

©Elizabeth A Feisst 7 December 2005

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ESSENCE OF THE SUN

A fire burns deep inside of us
A gentle flame of light
The essence of the sun this is
Its power gives us our might

The essence of the blazing sun
It shines its light of day
When we turn and face its light
It then shows us the way

Back home to where the truth doth lie
Deep within our soul
The essence of the sun becomes
The means to make us whole

Its burning core reflects our own
Potential roaring fire
So set our flame ablaze and burn
Away the dross and mire

Reach deep, become the One we are
And thus have always been
Bring peace and love and joy and then
The essence is the dream

A blazing sun and fiery light
Walking on the earth
Potential reached, at last is seen
The whole One as its worth

Then too the sun it also has
A gentle flame of light
That touches like a butterfly
As the moon that lights the night

The essence of the sun then can
Be gentle or ablaze
Potential then is balancing
The burning clears the haze

A fire burns deep inside of us
A gentle flame of light
The essence of the sun this is
Its power gives us our might

©Elizabeth A Feisst 23 November 2005

COOPERATIVE LIVING

Cooperation is
The order of the day
Working together
Sharing, caring
Looking out for,
As brother and sister
All Life, as One
A world in harmony
Peace, love and joy
Global brother and
Sisterhood uniting
Into a new world order
No borders, boundaries
These are redundant
No grabbing, grasping
Owning, possessing
Greed, war.. no more
Instead, sharing
Caring, trusting
Loving, giving
Working side by side
Encouraging, uplifting
Freely sharing all with all
Just imagine a world
Living cooperatively

© Elizabeth A Feisst 7 November 2005

THE OUTLOOK TODAY

The shimmering golden light
Of the sun rises to the occasion
An opalescent crystal sheen
A beautiful new day has dawned
The wind gently blows through
The pampas fronds outside my door
Whispering sweet nothings
In their ears
The short green grass
Has a mellow touch
A hue of mystery
As the last scattered leaves
From the virginia creeper
Scamper joyfully across its carpet
The voluminous clouds, many grey
Suggest rain today
But is matters not
For rain, hail or shine,
Gales, snow or storm
The outlook today, everyday
Is magic

© Elizabeth A Feisst 5 November 2005

THE SUN OF GOD

Moses and the burning bush
Symbolises the burning desire
Within us all, realised or not
To gather truth and become whole
Moses returned from the mountain
Glowing as the sun's rays
He was on fire with Truth of being
Which he desired to share with others
Yet they were more concerned
With idols and material representations
Of God and wholeness.
In Truth, that was fine because
Moses experienced for himself
The truth within and as such
He was not responsible for
Others' journeys.
Glowing like the sun
He experienced the Sun/Radiance
Of God in full magnification
He was under no obligation to
Prove to others his experience
He was only charged with
Living the experience
Through example of being
The Sun of God/dess is our opportunity
Of being as Moses and others were
In full and complete being
The truth of who we are
This is our core, this is our being
The core of our being, the Sun of God

(c) Elizabeth A Feisst 21 August 2005

DAY & NIGHT, NIGHT & DAY

The sun it rises daily
Its energies it gives
It rises high to midday
Its power from this we live

The afternoon more pensive
The energies still warm
In preparation for the night
The sunset beauty forms

The moon it rises nightly
Its shape tells us its phase
So deep within our being
Our inner soul is raised

As the dawn approaches
The energies of moon
Do seem to draw us to her
We seem much more in tune

Another sun approaches
The night turns into day
Rising once again so bright
To light us on our way

We go about our business
Yet warmed each day are we
Golden light of sun be our's
Radiance we be

Another night, another moon
Our beauty she reflects
Along with all the starry lights
The night sky this perfects

The sun, the moon, the starry hue
A symphony of love
As we evolve to higher plain
As cosmos up above

The spiral gains a higher twirl
As night and day repeat
The energies of sun and moon
Bring us from our retreat

Moving forward more in tune
A harmony is seen
This is the way that life should be
Our freedom we do glean

We rise and set just like the sun
With moon we feel whole
The stars they twinkle like our eyes
The windows of our soul.

Day and night and night and day
The cycle does unfurl
We continue on the journey
The dance of life a twirl

©Elizabeth A Feisst 21 August 2005

THE CALL OF THE SEA

The call of the sea
To you and me
We are one, and the sea
Our home.. why?
Mermaids, mermen
Water - the origin of life
The sea, our home
Calls us to return. come
Come to me, it says
The sea, salt pillar
Tall standing
Yet flowing
Tide and song
In tune with planets
Harmonically major
Musically expressing
The call... the sea says:
Come to me, come to me
Why? Would I drown myself?
No.. no.. no.. all is well
Open up the gills of pisces
The mermaid within
Swims deep, so deep
Actively desiring
Aquarius expression
The feminine power
Gentle, serene, calm
Not weak, but strong
Let it be, let it be
Manifest it now.
Sacredly pure
Sacred joy
Sacred love
Divine
The call, flowing
Moving with grace
The call of the sea

©Elizabeth A Feisst 9 August 2005

{Click on thumbnail to enlarge. Picture from http://www.josephinewall.co.uk/call_sea.html }

STARS

I look out at night
At the stars shining bright
And my yearn to return
Sees my inner world burn
A star seed or star
No matter we are
The cosmos a part
So makes us all smart
Oh dear Milky Way
You never do sway
A part of our galaxy
I feel so relaxy
And I smile
All the while
As I see all the twinkling
Forever an inkling
One day to return
No longer a yearn
I'm this star tonight
'Cos it's wink is so bright
Tomorrow 'tis that one
It's smile sure is such fun
So as I look out
I give up a shout
To the stars in the sky
I give thanks upon high
For their sparkling delight
To all from great heights.

©Elizabeth A Feisst 22 July 2005

GOLDEN LIGHT OF THE SUN

The golden light of the sun
Warms us with its love
Shining down upon us as
We go about our daily lives
Yet too, there is wonder
That within that golden light
Is truth that we too reflect
The glory, the power
The goodness of the sun
The glorious golden light
Penetrates deep within our hearts
Lighting our inner flame of hope
And peace, joy and honour
So that we can move forth
Enveloping all in our path
With the golden light of the sun

©Elizabeth A Feisst 20 July 2005

SILVER LIGHT OF THE MOON

The silver light of the moon
Soothes us with its glow
Shining down on us as
We go about our nightly lives
Yet too, there is wonder
That within that silver light
Is truth we that we too reflect
The serenity, the harmony
The peace of the moon
The serene silver light
Penetrates deep within our hearts
Silkening our inner being with calm
And tenderness, humility and gratitude
So that we can move forth
Enveloping all in our path
With the silver light of the moon

© Elizabeth A Feisst 20 July 2005

MORNING GLORY

The glory of the morn
Windows wide, sun light
Its warm feeling
Blue skies, birds singing
Flowers and trees alive
Fresh and sparkling
Breath of depth
Inhaling the sounds
And smells
Of the new day
Exhaling joy and love
Another masterpiece
Has been created
A smile of gratitude
For life and being
Morning glory

© Elizabeth A Feisst 17 July 2005

EVENING GLORY

The glory of the ev'ning
Windows wide, moon light
Its silken sheen
Indigo skies, birds at rest
Flowers and trees silent
Regenerating once again
Breath of depth
Inhaling the sounds
And smells
Of the new night
Exhaling peace and quiet
Another masterpiece
Has been created
A smile of gratitude
For life and being
Evening glory

© Elizabeth A Feisst 17 July 2005

THE ANCIENT YEW

The ancient yew
Sacred tree
Transforming
Renewing
From within
Shedding its
Outer skin
Transmuting
Old to new
Orderly regeneration
Through patience
And perseverence
Foreseeing an
Other-worldly
Future now
Immortal and eternal
The ancient yew
Evolving as you -
The ancient you

©Elizabeth A Feisst 3 July 2005

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OH SUN O' MINE

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Oh sun o' mine, lighting the world
Filling it with radiant warmth
So that all who live on Mother Earth
Have peace and love and hope

Oh sun 'o mine,illuminating our hearts
So that we too can be in tune
As lights of the world sharing
And caring for each soul with love

Oh sun o'mine, power behind all life
Joyfully smiling down with care
On trees and nature, creatures all
Lovingly warming the heart

Oh sun o' mine, on this solstice day
Thanks are given to you for sharing
Your glory and fire through your
Steadfastness of being always

©Elizabeth A Feisst 21 June 2005

OH MOON O' MINE

Oh moon o' mine, so in tune
With the sun at this solstice time
Midsummer union of silver and gold
A marriage made in heaven

Oh moon o' mine, a silvery hue
Of gentle calm and serenity
Cool wonder lighting the path
To the coming of the new day

Oh moon o' mine, magical beam
That kisses the lips of maidens
Uniting in harmony with life
In the light of a new tomorrow

Oh moon o' mine, thanks be
For mystery unfolding in a hue
Of love and understanding
Midsummer moon - honey moon

©Elizabeth A Feisst 21 June 2005

SERENITY

Lady Swan all dressed in white
Sight serene of magic floating
On waters smooth and yet so cool
No need there is for her a'gloating

The queen of self is Lady Swan
Moving gently and so calm
Lightly treading underneath
Washing over all with balm

Lady light is sweet serene
Tenderly tempting wonder
A goddess so beautiful
Quietly tearing all asunder

Lady Serenity as beauty being
Dressed in white of purity
Innocence a magic hue
Exhibiting humility

In full acceptance of herself
She breathes out a quiet sigh
Knowing all be as it should
Lady Swan serene on high

© Elizabeth A Feisst 20 June 2005

{Click on thumbnail to enlarge. Painting by Ralph Courtie, Isle of Man}

A TASTE OF HONEY

A taste of honey
Soul food extraordinaire
Golden elixir flowing
Sweetness of air
A taste so gentle
Soothing heart & mind
Feelings of lightness
Ever so kind
A taste so sweet
Absorbing its whole
Honey waxing lyrical
Goodness of soul
A taste of liquid
Gold from the bee
Encouraging harmony
All so to be

©Elizabeth A Feisst 18 June 2005

SUN, MOON AND STARS

The sun is shining rays of warmth
Deep into the soul
From there its rays of love reach out
Embracing in the fold

The moon it beams its magic silk
And brightens up the night
It soothes with its serenity
Each soul within its sight

The stars they wink at each of us
As we look into their eyes
They shine and twinkle magically
Each soul to harmonise

The sun and moon and stars on high
Are all the shining presence
Of One we each so joyfully
Acknowledge as our essence

BALANCE - FLAMINGO STYLE

Tongue in cheek
I use my beak
To check the line
That all is fine
I then begin
And from within
I find the call
That takes my all
To lift my leg
Look like a peg
Then fall asleep
To earn my keep
Balance natural
No collateral
Mum's the word
'Tis always heard
So copy me
And all will be

© Elizabeth A Feisst 11 June 2005

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QUEEN BEE

She is the Queen of honey hive
Many cells which are alive
Rendering life of love so sweet
As honey for us all to eat

Queen Bee is honoured and respected
Wholly loved and so accepted
Workers hover at her call
Creating honey for us all

As memories deeper they are stirring
Honey bees they are a'whirring
Beaver-like they work for Bee
The one revered eternally

For many eons denied has been
Queen Bee as sacred; now is seen
At last becoming to full view
The veil no longer hides her hue

Queen Bee the sacred in us callin'
Adored, revered, no longer fallen
Revealing self as love supreme
The holy grail is now redeemed

'Tis not out there or over yonder
No longer time for us to ponder
But joyously reveal our Queen
The sacred Bee, she now is seen

© Elizabeth A Feisst 10 June 2005

EROS ROSE

Eros rising
Greek myth
On magic high
Pure and sweet
Breathing tenderly
Remembering before
As now moving, being
In newness, warmth of
Sun and crystal sea
Mediterranean blue
Rhodes ancient yet
History a yonder cloud
Now love and happiness
Laughter and memories
Sweet song of newness
With hearts dancing
To music of wonder
Roses flowering love
Eros rose on Rhodes

©Elizabeth A Feisst 10 June 2005

Brief Note: I have just returned from a short holiday on the Isle of Rhodos/Rhodes which inspired this poem. Visit here for more information

http://www.helios.gr/rhodes/

MY WORD

My word is earth
Anchoring and
Supporting life
Caring, sharing
Beauty & wonder

My word is air
Breathing in, out
Peace and hope
For all; here, there
And everywhere

My word is water
Flowing, caressing
All in passing
Slowly or rushing
To ocean's oneness

My word is fire
Regenerating
Renewing all
As a new day
Of infinite love

©Elizabeth A Feisst 27 May 2005

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APRIL IN MARCH

The sun's rays glistened

On the sea beyond

A new day rising.

The storm clouds

Billowed afar,

Their grey magnificence

Threatening a show

Of magic light.

Little shoots, new growth

On hedges and bushes.

New life appearing.

At my feet the daffodils

Golden yellow,

With trumpets sounding

The call of spring

From above came

Hailstones of white

Pattering the path

Landing so gently

All around.

This is April in March

© Elizabeth A Feisst March 2005

CLOUDS

The little cloud

Zipping happily

On zephyrs light

Looks for its mother,

White and fluffy

Floating silently

Drifting on breezes gentle

Then father appears

A little grey and stern

Concerned perhaps

For his little cloud

A family of clouds

Sharing each their way

Of being themselves

Each for us to see

The beauty of a cloud

In its treasure chest

Of sky blue

(c) Elizabeth A Feisst 17 March 2005

SNOWFLAKE MAGIC

The snowflake

Magic, pure, crystal-like,

Appears before my eyes

It drifts and dances

Down to the ground

Its joy so evident

Its happiness so childlike

As it settles softly..

Then it is no more.

Or is it... it is still there

In different form....

More snowflakes

Brothers and sisters of the first

Each uniquely different

So crystal, so pure,

Laughing as they play with the wind

Joyfully swirling closer

To nothingness? Or were they?

The purity of the moment

So short and sweet

From birth to death

No - not death....

Change...

To new life

A different one,

Birth, then joyful living...

Freedom to be

Then change

To new life once again,

New form, different

Unique, beautiful

The snowflake

Many snowflakes

Experimenting with life

Joyfully moving through

Changes, one to another

Uniquely whole in themselves

Yet together creating harmony

Forming a white carpet of purity

Which melts away to new form

New life, once more.

Snowflake magic.

THE SNAKE

The snake..it slithers by

On sand it leaves its mark

Quietly, with ease and grace.

The snake.. in silence

Fearlessly, it sheds

Its skin.. new, reborn.

The snake, often despised,

Frequently feared, but never

Bothered nor concerned.

The snake..continues on

Being the snake and -

Quietly, it once again,

Releases all and is -

Reborn in all its glory.

THE SOFTNESS OF THE BUTTERFLY

The softness of the butterfly

This it shares

With you and I

It gently touches

You and I

As it tranforms its surroundings

Flittering from flower to flower

You and I

It softly lands, deposits its love

Then moves on to the next one

You and I

So softly it touches

So gently too</

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THE SNAKE