Shorter pieces

Waterfall

One drop of water
joining with others, flowing
into a new stream.

Water falls on stone
reforming the rough edges
soothing and smoothing.

so your love takes me
mellows me, reshapes me
calming and soothing.

Two people flow into one
holding and enfolding,
into a new dream.

The Swans at Abbotsbury

Looking at the swans on the fleet
I thought of flying home to you.
And you waiting Leda like
For my coming.

Angus searching for his love
Found her now a swan.
And taking wing
Joined her in eternal flight.

So this ugly duckling
Given wings by your love,
Would take flight
And join you in the skies

A lone red kite

A lone red kite soars
Lifted high above the earth
Catching the updraft

The lake far below
Enfolded by wooded hills
Still in the sunlight

Fold me in your arms
Carry me above the crowd
Lift me to heaven.

Haiku

A stone stands silent
An immortal witness
To eternal God

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A stone circle stands
Pointing to the empty skies
Silently waiting

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A naked girl burns
The flame of love she carries
cannot be destroyed

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Luke 7.36
Her tears wet my feet
The touch of rain on bare skin
Gently caressing

©Peter G Ashby 2002