joy and calm blankets over me
watching the kangaroos in the garden
chewing on freshly grown grass
the rain certainly helped
the sun is up and its rays warm the air
breeze plays with tree branches
it’s nearing the end of summer
the finish of the mango season
there is much to be grateful for
nature generously offers its gifts
the wildlife is enjoying them
graciously and freely
nothing missing – all is provided
for survival of all species
but humans
still fret
unnecessarily
in search of assistance
with a rigid mirror
showing signs of
wear and tear
aging proceeds
without permission
bringing the gift of
squeaky knees
the fog on the glass
reflecting the youth
images showing
distant beauty
shattering bang!
the mirror in pieces
each one of them
the hologram of life
re-lived
vivid green lushness
deep turquoise springs
mossy tree trunks
ferns covering the ground
snow capped mountains
icy glaciers receding out
hikes of several days
night in a distant hut
below zero temps
air fresh and moist
falling from the sky
pieces of white clouds
touching the ground
ever so gently
melted by the sun
beaming with light
the spring time almost
palatable and visible
on the tree branches
flowers of fruits to be
days pleasantly long
nights warm by the fire
crackling of the wood
sipping hot inka drink
loving the atmosphere
of the southern land
too far for all the
dangerous critters
roads pretty clear
other cars hardly there
humans surpassed
by the number of sheep
Serene land read by the author
footprints in the sand
soft coral between the toes
walk on a deserted beach
tropical sun barely a cloud
day perfect for a dip
time to hop inside
splash!
soft waves caressing the body
sea salt soothing the skin
water warm like a bath
floating on the surface
face covered by a hat
arms and legs spread out
large cargo ship
stacked metal containers
covering the distance
on the horizon
white sailboat
sail up towards the sky
emerging from the sea
coolness of the wind
rubs into the skin
time has been forgotten
all worries floated away
into the ocean depth
feeling alive again
recording of the above poem read by the author
