Peace Like a River

Water of the sublime dusk Slow moving, decorated in color A idea by the sea Moonlight shines on jasmine blossoms Waves and wind making ripples, crickets begin to sound Where do streams flow? Poise in an old oil lamp Fantasies filled with fireflies Romance in an old wine glass Bonfire on the shoreline blazes Olive oil, garlic, parsley Time, a clock stopped Adventure amidst blooming peonies Breeze blows the silk curtain Our dialogue is an easel Colors of oil paints run freely Our love an old country road Reflections of children playing. Fall trees caress my dreams I whistle, walking the shore Felt spires in lilac clouds Wreaths and garland ideals Brick alleys with flowerpots Away from the dark shadows Birds singing on a wire Day and night like lovers Colors soft prism rainbows Storms as soft as velvet Peace, a quiet river Cheryl Koomoa © 2016 Cheryl Koomoa ( rights reserved)