Nature’s Afterglow

The towering oceans, gentle breezes, budding flowers,
And skyward trees –
The earth exudes abundantly
Among the land, sea, and air,
Consuming its bevy of creatures in all of the violent beauty
And sheer perfection.

Yet, nature’s purity and definition are wholly embodied
By the survival of its scattered and unique life forms,
Which traverse the unstable environment
In constant search of food and shelter
With their families, flocks, and herds…

With the peace and restfulness that these creatures enjoy
Comes the cherished and saintly afterglow inherent
To nature’s scintillating meaning:
That wondrous sanctity
Of togetherness and hope
Around which life revolves
And abides…