Friday, October 26, 2012

Praying Mantis


Calmness embraced me when you came into view
Good fortune had drawn me to this rendezvous
Where the waters were calm, the air was at rest
And my mind lay burdened with so much distress
Until I saw you fly past me, then somehow I knew

When you set on the branch my curiosity grew
I approached with care to this place where you flew
Troubling thoughts had already begun to divest
Calmness embraced me when you came into view

In stillness I stood there in the meadow rue
Then your head turned to watch me looking at you
Tranquil eyes found my face, my heart stilled in my chest
In that moment I knew my life would be blessed
My spirits were lifted, inner peace shone through
Calmness embraced me when you came into view

© pending Susan R. O’Brien

1 comment:

  1. Great shot of the elusive praying mantis! Love the poem, just great! -- Peggie

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