Under the Summer Sky
Please, grant me the vision of thirsty eyes
to drink in the golden summer hour
held captivated by the windswept sky
Where crows circle low, insistent with cries
and meadows are ablaze with wildflower
Please, grant me the vision of thirsty eyes
Herded cattle graze, among windblown tides
while tall oaks, shade them with ancient powers,
held captivated by the windswept sky
The steep hilled slopes, where purple lupine thrive
scent the warm air with sweet fragrant showers
Please, grant me the vision of thirsty eyes
Heaven opens wide, while my breath replies
as clouds stacked high, are rose crimson towers,
held captivated by the windswept sky
As the day dissolves, slowly fades and dies,
my eyes resolve and my heart devours
Please, grant me the vision of thirsty eyes
Held captivated by the windswept sky
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For the contest sponsored by Shadow Hamilton
6/8/10 --- Revised and edited 6/17/15
Copyright © Carrie Richards | Year Posted 2010
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