Bridge of Wonders
Girders gold and bright and new
Over waters green and blue.
Sunlight glistening over all,
Blinding as I stare in awe.
Water calm and peaceful still
As though drawn by artist skill.
Soft green grass beneath my feet,
Hills alive with purple heath.
Eagles bold and beautiful fly
Across the blue and cloudless sky.
Fresh and cooling is the breeze
Whispering gently through the trees.
Bridge of wonders, as I gaze,
Sunset wondrous in golden haze.
© Elizabeth Melton Parsons
The imagery is striking and powerful.
O, that everyone would have such a wonderful place to visit to enjoy the wonders of Man and Nature and to refresh the soul and spirit!
I am blessed by my own rose garden which I visit daily with loving labor, and blessed by nearby lakes on which I paddle my canoe regularly enjoying the beauty and quiet of God's creations.
But for those shut-in or foreclosed from such pleasures, closing the eyes and letting the imagination create a private paradise is another blessing from God available to all. Poetry like this builds a bridge to such imaginings.
Elizabeth, your Bridge of Wonders is a creative wonder!
As always, your words are magical.
Richard
Regis