The Canvas of Nature

Following my own advice from two weeks ago, I stopped, listened, and watched more…. Wow, how spoiled we are… Some attention to what’s been right in front of me inspired muse and I wrote a poem. I hope it inspires your own attention to this spring’s exuberance and energy!

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The Canvas of Nature

So much we can learn 

about our Maker 

from looking at what 

is displayed here in Nature. 

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The brilliance of fall 

bright leaves, blue sky…  

Total flamboyance 

Outpouring not shy 

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Playful chipmunks  

rolling over each other… 

Can you hear the giggle of an 

adoring, charmed mother? 

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How about a still sea, 

broken as fish school… 

Emotion and turbulence 

under the cool? 

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The quiet of snowstorm, 

how it stops a day… 

Suggesting thoughtfulness, 

some time to pray. 

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The intimidating chaos  

of a fierce strong tempest… 

The angst that comes 

with great emotional unrest. 

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A lion in the jungle, 

the king in every story… 

Exemplifying strength,  

and power and glory. 

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The energy evident  

in the bright sunrise,

The love in a sunset 

as the day dies. 

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Birds of the earth,  

different songs, size, and color… 

Diversity and love 

for the individual other. 

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The dog that’s so loyal, 

The cat so haughty, 

The cheerful lark, 

The raccoon who is naughty, 

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The magnificent mountain, 

The tall stately pine, 

The patience of the 

canyons dug over time. 

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Why do we see God 

as this distant dull mist, 

while a grandiose complexity  

shouts from His canvas? 

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