Cotton wisps of clouds do scuttle by Newborn babies first voiced cry As if believing in the earth The willow bends and dips with mirth Collections gathered over times Possessions bagged stand all in lines Deep held thoughts released in breath Towards our future with one step Tomorrow fades to today’s yesterday As upright do the faithful pray Gathered spirits once thought spent No longer even anger do we vent For casting eyes from shadows deep White sunshine dawns horizons creep Bringing warmth to solitude No longer to self do we delude Visions splashed across clear skies Forward progress banished lies Treetops skimming at first try No longer do we weep or cry As if in being crystal scene Life taking shape within our dream Sorrow banished to the past Eyes looking forward thoughts we cast (GE2014)(C) Reserved ………..