Sweet Respite

Poetry is intoxicating It's drifting atop a silky smooth pond Inhaling the air that holds the flavor of calla lily perfume It is the ocean shimmering as though trimmed in silver Powerful waves rising as if they are riding a thoroughbred stallion It is the light filtering through trees Manipulating images captured in Memories that evoke an embracing warmth inside It is lazy rolling hills covered in Spring green grass, wildflowers Tapering down the sides of the canyon hugging the cove It is heaven's spigot spilling a benediction of love and beauty all around me It is my life