The Descent
Wispy clouds of white
surround me and hold me
tenderly as I float
effortlessly through the sky
on this day of days
filled with sunshine
warm breezes and
the scent of lilacs mixed
with new mown hay
Over streams and valleys
I journey caressing the
tree tops as I pass overhead
finding myself intermingled
with a flock of sparrows
winging their way toward
their favorite roosting grounds
on the valley floor
Suddenly I am drawn into
a rain cloud and its
gentle drops cleanse
my entire being and
leave me to dry in the
warm winds that turn
each droplet of moisture
into a silk like lotion
that softens my skin and
soothes my inner soul
As I draw ever closer
to the rich green grass
below me I feel a peace
enveloping me as if my
journey's end were near
and my life's fears and
all of its sorrows might
end this day never more
to return
I descend slowly like
a feather and nestle
into a thick growth
of grass that seems to
welcome me as the blades
work in unison taking
possession of my body
and with my final movement
and as consciousness fades
I am transformed
Copyright © Charles Gragg | Year Posted 2014
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