Mediation

Mediation

I wish to capture in some way
With words, the ineffable
Images, and sounds of quiet,
In a time without man sounds.

Early morning awakened by
The first glimmer of orange red
As it begins to rise phoenix like
Across the lake.

Incongruous images blended together,
deck railing covered with
beach towels, swim suits, life jackets,
Sandals with the obligate passengers of sand.

Cool, windless, no sound
of noise except the
Bountiful nature noise
That exists in my silence.

Conversations of squirrels 
As they sit sending their messages 
From the high floating needle fingers
of white pines.

The subtle whir, phantom like,
 of ruby breasted humming birds
At the feeder jockeying for position. 

Persistent bird songs
Celebrating, welcoming, 
And then the exploring pileated wood pecker
On pine overgrown, over ripe.

House quiet within-as is
The glassy lake with mist rising,
Ephemeral gauzy, translucent.

The orchestral sounds of silence 
Play out against the rising orb.  
In its rising, the silhouette fills out
Mists rising within its climb.

Now a brilliant blaze of
focused energy with a yellow shell,
A ball of incandescent light, searing to behold,
Incandescent memories.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Kulkarni Avatar
October 14, 2023 at 8:59 AM
Very beautifully described David! Being in nature itself is true Meditation as it makes us be in the present moment! Loved reading it!
Lawrence Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 7:04 AM
Just beautiful David … I love your imagery . I love the orchestral sounds of silence Play out against the rising orb. I am very familiar with this sacred sound. The magic that comes in moments like this are infinite . All the best to you , Susan :)
Radice Avatar
October 13, 2021 at 3:27 AM
I really enjoyed your poem David. If there was one good thing to say about lockdown here for me, it was that it accentuated the beautiful sounds of silence and the colour of nature. Cheers - Gary
Holmes Avatar
October 13, 2021 at 11:15 AM
Gary, thank you so much again for your comments, and lockdown has definitely helped to spend more time outside and enjoy what nature has to offer, it has also helped to motivate me to write more as I've been a bit lax over the summer.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 11:52 AM
Hello David Holman, Beautifully done. Mediation is peaceful. I do it often. Then I am in a deep peaceful sleep. Enjoy your day my friend.
Holmes Avatar
October 13, 2021 at 11:16 AM
thank you Darlene - I really appreciate your comments. enjoy your day as well David
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