Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Breath of Heaven


Every now and then,

when the world sits just right ~

a gentle breath of heaven

fills my soul with delight,

and I sigh,


as the sun brings its morning,

its gift of warmth to chase the chill ~

from the crook of night's arms

arising o'er that far hill,

and I know,


heaven smiles,

and I smile, too,

for life can be hard

while dreams are few.


Yet, every now and then,

when the world sits just right ~

that gentle breath of heaven

fills my soul with delight,

and I see,


the turning of a leaf

dancing in an autumn's sun,

a brilliant shade of crimson

glowing when the day is done,

and I sigh,


as the rose that stands alone,

thrives where no others thrive.

A rare bouquet of one ~

still strong, still alive,

and I know,


even in the shadows

heaven catches, unaware,

those blinded by visions

of hatred and despair,

and I see,


a promise of tomorrow

in that wind around the bend,

as it carries a dream of hope ~

with no hate or pain to tend,

and I pray,


as every now and then,

when this world sits just right ~

that gentle breath of heaven

fills my soul with delight,

and I smile -

I smile...