Rainbow

Whispers of mist lie deathly white,
shifting in the early morning light;
the nightjar pipes his haunting tune,
soon to rue the waning of the moon.

The sun shines brightly now, and rain
showers scatter o'er the rough terrain.
God's fair creatures start to sing 
as skylarks warble out their greeting.

But now a gift far sweeter for the telling,
a soft array of colors gently swelling;
seven hues with radiant splendor fair
o'erarching all do clearly shimmer there!

O limpid arc of light, fleeting and brief!
you bring joy as we behold you, every leaf
and bough and field and mountain glen
exults to taste your beauty once again!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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May 29, 2012 at 8:23 AM
This is the pot of gold Keith. It is wonderful how a hint of the old streams through your poetry. Thank you for your always thoughtful comments on my own poetry. love, Kathy
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May 28, 2012 at 10:49 PM
Keith.. thank you for sharing your awesome poem.. have yourself a good night, always :-) LINDA
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