Swaying walnut trees above the rooftops
Wave golden tipped arms over the
Unmoving great blue heron in
Frozen pose at river’s edge, patiently
Poised for rainbow trout swaying in
Crosscurrents of pristine ice melt
Smoothing granite composites as it
Laughs its way to gulf and sea where the
Great whales dive for giant squid and
Sing their base songs of love amidst
Oscillating feathers of red and blue-green algae.
Deer attune oversize ears like radar and
The great bear sniffs the breeze as
The golden eagle soars thousands of feet
Above the tiny mouse scurrying along a
Moss laden forest floor above the family of shrews
While over the snow-laden peaks lies a vast
Desert bejeweled with flower flames that
Burst forth en masse after the rains that
Filled dry wadis, awakened toads from sleep,
And gave drink to antelopes and hares as
Diamond back rattlesnakes sunned themselves.
The centenarian struggled from his chair
Gripping the walker tightly and slowly
Shuffling out to gaze at Aquarius, great Ea,
His wispy white hair blowing like the burgee
Atop the mast of the anchored schooner
Which itself nods in thanksgiving for the
Gift of the water-bearer; at one with the
Prisoner gripping the cell bars with scarred
Eyes straining skyward and the bedraggled
Homeless woman peeking out from under
Old newspaper blankets in the alleyway.
Children laugh and play in sandboxes under
Monkey bars while seesaws creak for oil,
Daddy’s push swings, mommies on benches
Chat about crumbling empires as cathedral
Bells toll the passing of time, ringing hope
Across the land, and calling the gentle
Cloistered to prayer while, across town
A minaret adhan sings forth and the
Devout face east at the same time that
Phylactery strapped men rock in gentle
Rhythm with prayer books in hand.
Scent of burning sage, swinging thurible,
Flickering candles, the Yoruba call upon Olodumare,
Indigenous dances in colorful colors, drum beats
Cassock and surplice adorned children
Sing Bach arias that harmonize with the
The brooks and whales, birds and trees,
Laughter and tears, hearts and minds,
Incantations and prayers, songs and groans, all
Drifting into ethereal realms where seraphim
And cherubim alike add their voices to the
Chorus of cosmic praise.