ripples gently chase each other across placid water
calmly rolling along as if following serenity,
my thoughts flow inwardly upon quiet pondering
trying to imagine wonderment of such ease,
soothing melodies rustle in tranquil breezes
under cloudless, pale blue skies,
as summer gives way to crispness of autumn
and nature unfolds her beauty in solace,
senses breathe in brilliance of creation
placing harmony of soul in tune with peacefulness,
as I close my eyes, becoming one with my surroundings
feeling so near to heaven in that one serene moment.













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