Sharing In Natures Beauty

Sharing in Nature’s Beauty

Golden soft was the light that swiftly flew,
as whistling rain pelted majestic oaks
and the soaked birds began to cry for you
as Nature silently wrapped up its cloaks
thirsty for coming dawn, so bold and new.

Late through the night the wind went by in haste
till drained of strength it gave a final sigh.
The clouds dispersed and slowly sailed away.
Upon the land the moonlight fell from high
as rolling waves sought shelter in the bay.

The silver maples fluttered in the wind,
where the fast sleeping rabbits hid away
all beautiful, we wished to never end
with brightened colours, every joyful day
as Nature's beauty flowed out to transcend.

The sun crept up in drapes of crimson red 
And creatures looked, enchanted by the view.
It was serene, and fragrance filled the air;
across the sky the playful seagulls flew....
A morning gift bestowed for free to share.

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Robert Lindley & Paul Callus ~ 30th Nov 2015
[alternated stanzas]
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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December 8, 2015 at 4:43 AM
This beauty better be a winner! I think you make an outstanding collaborating team Robert and Paul! A perfect example why rhymed poetry will never go out of style! I loved this and am fav'ing it. Blessings, Connie #7
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December 8, 2015 at 5:03 AM
Hi Connie! In reality this was not written for a contest, but it was the result of an invitation by Robert Lindley to collaborate with him. Several poets took part, with excellent results. I am so pleased with your lovely comments, and the fav; Robert will be, too. ~ All the best. // paul
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December 4, 2015 at 4:23 AM
Y'all did a beautiful job - such a lovely poem, I am sure it will do well in the contest. Very pretty and an absolute pleasure to spend time with ... CayCay
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December 6, 2015 at 9:04 AM
Hi CayCay, I suppose we will enter it in a contest should the occasion arise. Thank you for reading and enjoying:) ~ All the best ~~ paul
Scars Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 3:04 PM
Wonderful poem written by 2 wonderful poets! You are on a roll today Paul!! :) I really enjoy your writings -lu *smiles* *hugs*
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December 6, 2015 at 8:59 AM
Thank you, Laura:) Robert invited me to collaborate with him on two poems, and I willingly accepted. Robert is a nice person to work with. ~ Regards // paul
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December 2, 2015 at 8:13 AM
Paul and Robert, Extraordinary Work here for sure with this wondrous, imaged-filled Rhyme write. Brilliantly conceived and executed. The flow of the verses is perfect. "SEVEN"!! Cheers and Best, Gary
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December 6, 2015 at 8:40 AM
Thank you Gary; your comments are appreciated! Robert wrote 2 stanzas, and then I did the same, but after some thought we agreed to alternate the stanzas, and this is the final result. ~ All the best. // paul
Posting Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 4:17 AM
Refreshing.
Callus Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 8:26 AM
Thank you; pleased to have you visiting. // paul
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December 1, 2015 at 8:30 PM
Hello Paul and Robert... I do enjoy reading nature poems and this one by you both is certainly full of natures beauty - Lindsay
Callus Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 8:16 AM
Thank you for reading and enjoying, Lindsay; excuse the late reply; been extra busy of late. Regards // paul
La France Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 7:22 PM
Paul, what an incredible co-write with Robert, you both penned a beautiful poem, a wonderful 7 ~
Callus Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 8:05 AM
Thank you Constance. Robert provided the inspiration and I built up on it:) ~ Hope you're having a lovely weekend. // paul
Meade Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 7:05 PM
An awesome poem -- seamless and powerful as wind gives way to the sunrise! You two rock!
Callus Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 7:57 AM
Your lovely feedback is music to the ears, David:) Thank you my friend. ~ All the best. // paul
Lindley Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 6:47 PM
Paul , thanks for your brilliant writing and help in this, our creation. Lion's share of credit goes to you my friend! A pleasure writing with you and its a true beauty!
Callus Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 7:51 AM
It was an equally balanced affair, Robert:) ... and you were the inspiration behind it all. I am glad that you are pleased with the final result. Have a nice day, my friend. // paul
Allison Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 1:49 PM
A wonderful collaboration Paul and Robert. I love reading the way each poem flows so beautifully and seemlessly from Roberts initial lines :-) hugs jan xx
Allison Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 3:40 PM
Me too Paul I know Debbie Guzzi has also written this poem with Robert I am really enjoying each take on his lines:-) hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 3:38 PM
Thank you, Jan. We agreed on alternating stanzas, and I think that it worked quite well. I'm enjoying going through the different approaches being used by each collaborator:) Hugs // paul
Callus Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 1:31 PM
This is the 2nd co-write that Robert and I have collaborated on. Thank you for the invite and the faith you put in me, Robert. A most rewarding experience! Take care:) // paul
Lindley Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 7:42 PM
IT IS I THAT MUST THANK YOU MY FRIEND... The interweaving idea came from your most creative mind! And I saw how brilliant it was. Lucky me to have found so many great co-writers this week. Third offer will be presented later tonight or else tomorrow night. These 18 hours days are killing me my friend. This old age thing is not all that its been cracked up to be. lol
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