.
.
after a night
of rain and tumult
shining sunlight spears
rise above the treetops
in a triumphant attack
forcing the heavy clouds
to retreat in disarray —
a new day emerges
victorious
i turn the page
to pen today’s events —
my mind still on yesterday:
mountain vistas, cotton fields,
deer running beside the highway,
a gentle voice from heaven,
a timid smile,
a giggle
today
is but a fledgling
(hardly begun)
the parchment unmarked
words are unwritten
I wait in wonder, imagining —
the endless possibilities
for verse and chapter —
the story
of us
.
Dennis Cardiff 
Hope! Much needed hope. Thank you!
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Yes, each new day has the promise for hope. ~ Dennis
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Very true! I see that daily.
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I viewed some of your photography and poetry as well as some
of your stories of homelessness. Beautiful and touching!
You have many gifts and talents and I thank you for following my blog.
Here’s to Your Health!
evelynmmaxwell.com
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Hi Evelyn, I am honored that you visited. I have always been interested in fitness and nutrition and will visit your blog often. ~ Dennis
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Beautiful poem. Reminds me of a soft wind blowing over a field of wildflowers. Very nicely done.
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Thanks for your kind words. I’m pleased to have brought that image to your mind. I can’t think of anything more restful and pleasant. ~ Dennis
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You are very welcome 🙂
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Reblogged this on tot123itsme.
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Hi Chris, thanks for reblogging my post. It is much appreciated. ~ Dennis
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Dennis, for some reason I started humming a lyric from a CCR song – “I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain…” I love your first stanza and how you tie it with writing anew in the last stanza. Well done sir. BTG
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I’m familiar with that song and everything CCR. I didn’t have that song in mind, but the theme applies. ~ Dennis
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Dennis,
This poem has a deep meaning! I love it! 🙂 it reminds us that no matter how dark the storm a rainbow always appears!
Regards
The Words Canvas
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Thanks for your kind words and your insight. That’s exactly what I was trying to say. ~ Dennis
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such a beautiful poem Dennis, I was smiling from beginning to end. Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Teri
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Hi Teri, thanks for your kind words. I’m glad I was able to bring a smile to your face. ~ Dennis
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I really enjoyed this Dennis, especially the shape that you have created with the words. Thank you so much for sharing this. 🙂
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Thanks Jade, the shape was accidental, but I’m pleased with the way it looks. I probably couldn’t have done that on purpose. ~ Dennis
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A happy accident! 🙂
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Today is always another day to allow the Sun to shine brighter in our hearts as we thank the storms that passed our way to show us how it clears the debris from around us. So that we appreciate those clearer days of light
Beautiful poem
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Thanks, Sue, for your beautiful words. I’m always in awe of nature, the way She takes care of everything so we can appreciate Her in all Her glory. ~ Dennis
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Both of you are great poets. 😀
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Thanks so much for your kind words. They are much appreciated. ~ Dennis
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