Choices, Chances and Changes

The sun sets on the horizon – the orange hue skies are like curtains covering the earth

Underneath, the hills, the valleys and plains looked timid and sheltered

A pathway slithers along – beckoning to take a stroll to revel in and wander

From afar the picturesque view resembles a painting from an art gallery

The landscape is mesmerising – engulfing the mind to loosen up.

I closed my eyes to relish the thoughts and feelings – serene and unruffled

I hear the birds chirping – the melodious sound of chorus

I hear the wolves calling for their pack – the outcry of gathering

I hear crickets, katydids, and cicadas – each buzzing sounds of an ensemble

And the swaying of trees with its arms clapping – the display is that of an audience of the forest.

I opened my eyes to imprint the panorama – a glimpse to catch in awe

What I am witnessing is bewitching – taking me to another dimension and a space in time

There I saw the flickering of the stars as it slowly lights the vault of heaven

I fathomed the stillness as it coaxes me to let go of my inhibitions and uncertainties

The branches of the trees with their boughs stretched – promising to hold and keep me balanced as my body shivered.

The moon showed its face – the beam captivating my inner soul

Its radiance soothing my silent cries – tugging my heartstrings with tenderness

Each glimmer I can see comfort – that from beyond there is a trace of distinct light

As I held on to the night orb’s gaze – I am cuddled with hope to rise from falling

That from the plunge the forests’ chant is a pledge of new beginning – a start of a renewed dream.

A M Gutierrez Jeffe

Summer 2023