In the silence of evening, stillness evokes peace. Nature floats in the quietude until the morning breaks. At that time, the world stretches its arms, unfolds its layers, and renews another day.
This morning I pause with prayer waiting for a sliver of light to break through the darkness. "Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. - Psalm 90:14
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morning breaks
slivers of light unfold darkness
earth sings its praises
gentle winds bring renewed thoughts
nature spreads its seeds of joy
©cvarsalona, 2025 draft tanka
If you have not heard Morning Has Broken by Cat Stevens, it is one of my favorite songs. (Beautiful song sung at my wedding)
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Carol, glad to see you here. My thoughts and prayers remain with you. There is a peace that evening brings with it. Gratitude for making it through the day and a prayer for a better one tomorrow. That first sliver of light in the morning is like hope in Pandora's Box. The light is there to guide us. Bob
ReplyDeleteBob, I am sitting in the hydration center with my husband. It seems that this pre-treatment is working for him. We will go to the Cancer Center 3 days each week prior to the radiation treatment in April. I appreciate your support and prayers and love your thoughts on gratitude to make it through another day and prayer for tomorrow. Have a wonderful weekend.
DeleteBeautiful reflections on daybreak and the return of the light - from Psalms to Cat Stevens to your own tanka. May next week bring this light into your life after this difficult week.
ReplyDeleteAmanda, thank you for your wishes for a new light streaming in next week. I find this time of quiet in the Cancer Center a blessing. My husband is getting his hydration and I a time to read and respond to slices.
DeleteCarol, I love that Cat Stevens song. I used to play it on my flute when I was growing up! It is beautiful, as is your photograph. Thank you for sharing your appreciate for nature and light. We are appreciating warmer days and sunlight here as well.
ReplyDeleteCarol, I am glad that you have warmer days and sunlight-two factors that make life sustainable and peaceful. Nature and light are two parts of life I find comforting.
DeleteSuch calming words, Carol. Cat Stevens' Morning Has Broken is one of my favorites, too. Sending healing thoughts to you and your husband.
ReplyDelete"nature spreads its seed of joy" beautiful! I've always loved Morning Has Broken. Your poem fits the mood of that song. xo
ReplyDeleteCarol, I love your celebrations of beauty and nature. “morning has broken” those Cat Steven’s lyrics comes to mind. Love that song.
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