Lost and Found

I have been lost and
Found within the woods
Seeking the unseen
The unspoken
The misunderstood
Searching each leaf
Every cloud
Only to be granted
The rainbow of hope
The silence of peace
The joy of friendship

March

Snow covered ground
puddles of warmth
serenade of song birds
conflict of wind and sun
beguile layers of clothes
bulbs begin to sprout
confusion in the ground
winter's hold is letting go
to welcome spring delight

2010 Pauline

Still Life

Walking upon the frozen lake
surrounded by silent woods
unseen wildlife's watchful eyes
crystal clear blue sky
crisp air attempts to caress
remnants of skin unclothed
water and ice tussle in delight
surface cracks unfold
footsteps linger---listening
as winter and spring rustle
a ping---a sing---unseen
beneath this frozen lake
nature creates this wonderland
for hearts and souls to rejoice
untouchable----protected
wrapped in powerful beauty
comforted by His sublime
mysterious hand that paints
the surface of this earth in ever
changing wonder which unfold
before our eyes


Pauline 2010

Celebrate the Season

Travel light, live
light; spread the
light, be the light.

author unknown

Three Hearts

A solitary soul
works upon his boat
dark clothing grasps
the warmth of sun rays
playfully I call to him
any lobster today
he stands within our path
near his river home
uncertain of his presence
we stop and exchange
light friendly conversation
suddenly he begins to unfold
his recent tragedy
a wife he drove for minor
surgery he tells two strangers
she passed away
speechless I stand beside him
tears fall from this hidden well
longing to comfort him
yet frozen...
struck dumb...
pain of loss we understood
and for this moment brief
three hearts upon the river bank
stood silently each feeling alone
each feeling incomplete
each questioning life's mysteries
each heart dying individually yet
wondering if ever we could be of
any help to someone else that
shares this dreadful loss
willing to at least be silent and
hear the other talk


Pauline 2009

Hello

Just to stop and say hello
life is swiftly passing
twists and turns of unexpected
nature fill my days with pause
and exploration......
this should be a peaceful time for me
yet questions and uncertainty fill
the days and weeks for me
just to stop and say hello
is what I need to do
to make you all aware that you
are still
forever so important to me.......


Pauline

Yesterdays Light

Graceful framework

of decorative art clings

to porch rafters

that hold memories

of laughter and song

couples gliding

across the porch floor

enraptured in dreams

caressed by soft light

photo and verse by Pauline©2009