I stand
on the stillness
that connects sky, earth and water;
Beauty and awe overcome my senses
as the elements dance in seamless grace.
They make no waves
The air doesn’t flutter
The earth doesn’t heave in anticipation of the change.
But change it does
From dawn to dusk
From high tide to low
From light to night.
And as I pause to drink it in
This frame, frozen in Time’s eternal grasp,
I wonder, when will I get this balance?
That sense of absolute calm
when I am not changed by the tossing waves of cruelty
Or the unkind winds of harsh words
And the seething passion of fiery disappointment.
Opening my heart, I know
That I must learn from Nature
How to stride on this path of balance
Where one helps the other
Without expecting anything in return.
~Shailaja V
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Nature has many lessons to offer – this one is perhaps the most valuable. What a wonderful thought Shailaja.
Thanks Tulika. May we always be open to Life’s experiences 🙂
Wow.. Lovely
Thanks Ramya 🙂
Wow, its comparable to a mother’s love. To get that sense of helping others with no expectations. Beautiful words conveying a more beautiful message.
That’s actually true. Nothing greater than a mom’s love 🙂
That balance, that solace is something everyone craves for and very few achieve. It is so good to feel that clam. And that Pic is amazing 🙂
It’s incredible to hold that feeling all the time, Jaibala. But yes, we need things ruffled now and then, so we can savour this peace 🙂
Lovely!!
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Beautiful – these are questions I ask myself at times. Thank you for sharing this thoughtful poem and gorgeous photo – very inspirational!
Thank you Laurel for your kind words 🙂
It’s a subconscious quest that all of us mortals are on- finding a balance in life. And who better to teach us than Nature!
I’m pretty sure this poem is a result of your awesome and breathtakingly beautifully scenic vacation. The pic proves it! 😀
You said it my dear 🙂 Without Nature and good company, of what greater purpose is this thing called Life? 🙂
Are we going to see a poem for every one of those glorious photos that you took on holiday? I’d say, save it for the book 😛
Nice words though.
Don’t tempt/challenge me. You know that won’t end well 😛
And so beautiful thoughts.
And when will I get this balance? And I too Shailaja ask the same. Will the question be answered? We have to look inside us foe the answer.
Always within, Kalpana. Nature does a marvelous job of helping with external stimuli, though 🙂