As I sit on the dock bench
stretched out over the lake,
an inner peace envelops
me. Worries cease.
Boats pass leaving waves
and ripples. A distant highway.
Surrounded by nature’s
embrace, I feel calm.
Life assumes new meaning.
Birds circle above; fishermen
cast their reels. Tiny fish
swim helter-skelter below.
A boat resembling a tug passes
the dock; men wearing high waders
anchor a net near shore. Why, I muse?
Probably monitoring fish.
Peace interrupted once more by
a child, dog and mother who leave
just as quickly as they had come.
A train whistle beckons me.
Silent prayers float across the lake
to friends and loved ones.
Peace renewed, the respite at
the lake has refreshed.
Nature nurtures us like that! Well articulated! Lovely pics.
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Thank you for the insightful comment. Amazing nature! Thank you for enjoying the photos which I hope conveyed what I saw and felt. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Lovely, Mary Ann… ❤ xo
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Thank you, Bette. Much appreciated. Have a lovely weekend!
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Happy Weekend to you too! ❤ xo
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🙂 🙂 🙂 oxox
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Liebe Mary Ann,
wunderschöne Bilder die Ruhe ausstralen und Ruhe vermitteln. Jeder Mensch benötigt von Zeit zu Zeit eine Ruhepause um neue schöpferische Kraft zu bekommen.Bemerkenswert wie Du die Signale der Natur aufnimmst und umsetzt. Genieße jeden Augenblick.Dir und deiner lieben Familie
wünschen wir eine schöne Sommerzeit und ein glückliches Familienleben.Mich fasziniert Deine schriftstellerische Arbeit und ich warte stets auf Deinen nächsten folgenden Beitrag. Dir ,Russell und deiner Familie alles Liebe und Gute
Dein Arno
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Es scheint, dass Du mein Fan bist. Ich genieße es, meinen kreativen Geist am Leben zu erhalten, während ich schreibe und meine Umgebung aufnehme. Es sind die kleinen Dinge im Leben, die mich faszinieren. Ich bin froh, dass Du den Blog und die Fotos genossen haben, um meine Worte darzustellen. Arno, ich hoffe, daß Du und Deine Familie auch ein wunderbares Wochenende haben und auch Euren Sommer genießen.
Deine Mary Ann
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Beautiful poem and photos, Mary Ann. I love the reflections and all that blue! So serene. 🙂
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So glad you enjoyed the poem and photos. Every now and then, we get blue skies. I find serene moments at the lake or sitting on the front porch and looking at the birds feed their young. Nature heals the soul and spirit.
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Nature is where I find endless peace too. 🙂
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Oh Nature, your beauty inspires me and refreshes my soul! It seems we are on the same page.
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What beautiful pictures and words. It gave me a rest just looking at them! 🙋
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I am glad my photos and words gave you some restful moments. That was my intention. Thank you for such a lovely comment. All the best!
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