On Reflection

Thursday, May 21, 2009

ON REFLECTION

Sunshine

on puddled rain

reflects

the pride

of plants

refreshed

by elemental

forces

it lifts

my spirits

I hope

they won't evaporate

as I bask

calmly

in the afterglow.

Malcolm Evison

21 May 2009



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The natural sequel to this poem, A PALE REFLECTION, can be found on ARCHIVE MINED & FRESHLY SPUN.

Unknown said...: This is lovely, Mal.; 5:35 am
Jane Doe said...: Beautiful and touching. Simple yet emotions radiate from the words. I love poems about nature and this one is superlative.; 5:33 pm
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Malcolm said...: Thanks for your comments - much appreciated.; 10:32 am
Mel said...: My favorite thing about the rain is the way that plants seem to stretch up to meet it, swelling with joy at the touch of it. Certainly lifts my spirits too..; 11:31 am

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