Evening’s Ease
After the thunderheads play out their tumult
And Sun’s fiery orb extinguishes itself in Gulf waters
The earth takes a deep breath and exhales with ease
And we slip into the moment as into well-worn slippers
No need for contemplation’s ghosts now
It is enough to just be
Listen to the lap-lapping of gentle waters
Watch heaven’s watercolors run into each other
Let awe wash your soul
Feel a zephyr’s kiss brush you cheek
Renew
Note: I took this photo soon after sunset from Horseshoe Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The sunset had been bold with hues of red and orange, but after it left the horizon a pastel calm prevailed. The moment spoke to me and so I wrote this poem.
AWESOME. Is this the area we go to? What a photographer and poet. Love Cherry
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Thank you, Cherry. This beach is on Florida’s west coast. We should go there together some time.
One of the most serene and easily breathing poems I’ve ever read. Really beautiful. Reading this poem through once is worth a few hours of meditation.
Your remarks are gracious. I appreciate your encouragement. Thank you.