Peering into a painted palate of muted, subdued colors of gray
Varying shades partly cover and overlap a blanketed turbid sky
Gently push and go beyond blending into a quiet hue of despair
It wanes like a field of autumn wheat and harvested winter rye
At a distance, I see a gnarled old oak, twisted, distorted with age
Standing majestic and ever so proud, I can somewhat comprehend
As I stare into the branches, only to see a thousand crossroads,
Intermingling groupings, but only leading into a solitary dead end
A snow capped mountain is scarcely perceptible, trapped in the fog
A billowing mist settles beneath the pinnacle, obscuring the view of its base
Through all this haze, its peak frosted lily white with a crest of pearl
But somehow you know it’s supported, a shadow you can barely trace
Like a distant star, you speculate if it is reality or a mere memory
Is it something that thrived long ago? Does it have a purpose or a name?
If you reach out and try to explore its boundaries, will it reflect and expose?
Will it still be present tomorrow? Will it always echo and remain the same?
Stop for a second, delight in the aroma of a bouquet in spring
Breathe deeply, inhale and relish in the scent of its fragrant smell
Enjoy in the wonders that created such a beautifully exquisite blossom
Brandish a glow, flaunt its glory, sit back for a moment and dwell
Stand like a ghost in the rain as it gently washes your soul clean
Silently without a sound, listen for the rhythmic beat all around
It will chime and beckon you to feel, think and experience its call
Caress and touch a droplet, for it renews a spirit, while lifting a frown
As the clouds break into skies with vivid hues of blue, look for a rainbow
The influence it brings, so brilliant, no palate more dramatic, stunning or free
Revelations that were once dreary now become so crystal clear
Prophecy, convictions and dreams long lost, now have the ability to see
Feel the soft spoken rays from the sun, peeking through it all
The warmth it carries a new hope, faith and optimism into light
Desires and dreams anticipate renewed growth as the skies fully open
Expectations seemingly lost, revitalized within a wish, ever so bright
Value, appreciate and live for now, not the past or the sake of just being
Live for the moment; take pleasure, for a goldmine you may strike
Like the paths you choose daily and the roads you venture upon by fate
Savor this precious moment in life, for there will never be two exactly alike
