Ripples

Ripples in the water,

So obvious to the naked eye,

Yet, go unheard unless their waves

Land crashing, lapping on the shore.

Untold beauty in their silence,

And peace in their serenity.

I watch until they dissipate

With elegant tranquility.

 

Ripples in the wind that cause

The willows to sway to and fro,

Or fill the sails of vessels

Swiftly sweeping ‘cross the water’s berm.

Lift the Artic tern from pole to pole

In lusty majesty

And gently lull the Autumn air

To send us off to sleep.

 

Ripples in my ravished life,

The ups,

The downs,

The back and forth.

From epicenter to the fringe

I surf the waves in pursuit of bliss.

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