Ephemeral

Ephemeral
 
Tis not mystifying, though disheartening, 
that we are simply passing shadows
…. a mere breath exhaled…. transitory
 Sunrises numbered at first drawn breath
 though each stand of hair is lovingly counted
 
A lone flower in a field of waving grass
 will pass unnoticed, once flourished.
 The wind becoming the only witness, 
to its existence, as its scent is carried
 across the meadow....fragrance dissipating
 
Swift waters of life slowly-- but surely--
 wear away our most precious of stones
 their features gently altered with time
 until the final last grain deteriorates 
finding rest, peacefully, on a distant shore


NOTE:  This poem was inspired by the book of Psalms as well as Nature and MY FAITH.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Merryman Avatar
March 16, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Debra, I enjoyed reading this lovely poem! Congrats on your win! Going in my favs. Love, Kim
Taylor Avatar
March 13, 2013 at 9:23 PM
Congrats, Debra. Nice going. Kudos. hugs, Ralph
A   Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Debra, I got one word for you.... "CONGRATULATIONS!" ;-)...PD
Wesley Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 8:55 PM
Beautiful Deb, you weave your thoughts so intricately. It must be a reflection on what is happeningin your life right now. My thoughts are with you> Love, Elizabeth
Rutherford Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 6:59 AM
Wow Debra , there is a reverence to this poem and many will find solace in it. Beautiful !!!!Hope all is well for your Father. Hugs Anne
Johnson Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 2:42 PM
The essence of a souls existance. Is discovered far out in the distance. Of days to come when life is taken. For now, we pray we're not forsaken. Hi Debra, may God's grace be on your shoulders.
Squyres Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 6:34 PM
Thank you, my friend !!
Palmer Avatar
June 9, 2012 at 9:22 AM
good inspiration,great write Debra
Grisetti Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 10:21 AM
A lovely picture you have painted, though I disagree that sunrises are numbered at birth.
Onclaud Avatar
June 1, 2012 at 1:12 PM
masterfully scribed with a quill that glides, debra... wonderful!.:) huggs!
Johnson Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 5:13 PM
Good and faithful servant, you have written very well. The essence of a flower standing lone within the dell. The air you breath is filled with grace. Your scented words bestill the human race.
Wesley Avatar
May 29, 2012 at 6:16 PM
So lovely Debra, I guess in the eons of time we are but trasitory shadows on this earth anyway. YOur imagery is impeccable and the last stanza is particularly impressive.
Anish Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Liked the last line of this poem a lot. Thanks for yout kind words. Peace and Love Matthew Anish
Song Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 2:13 PM
This is like a Psalm of David! Great images and introspection on life! A wonderful write! :) Gwendolen
Squyres Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 9:07 PM
My inspiration was some verses in Psalms...though the Psalms were much more beautiful !!
Williams Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Deb, wow, love it..David
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