Cycle of Seasons

Cycle of Seasons


Mirages of silver shimmer across the horizon
A distance summer storm promising salvation,
With blinding fury the lightning cracks
Dark storm clouds erupt in thunderclaps,
Torrents of rain smash upon the red dirt
Releasing scents of eucalyptus and damp earth,
The heat is abated but not for long
Suddenly, swiftly the summer storm is gone,

A hazy calm beckons as the seasons flow
Gently unfurling like a budding rose,
Leaves of red and gold spiral to the ground
Innocent treasures of autumn to be found,
Strings of dewdrops caught in a spider web
Glistening like beaded jewels in a crowning bed,
The pace of life slows to rest and recover
Time to gather strength for the oncoming winter,

Snow bound mountains soar towards the heavens
Ancient and formidable like an angels’ fortress,
A blanket of whiteness sweeps across the land
An eternal chill spread by an almighty hand,
The gushing of ice crusted rivers slow to a trickle
Like champagne bubbles splashing on crystal,
Slowly the warmth of spring air begins to tease
Until the dormancy of winter begins to ease,

Like a riot of spring blooms surging from the ground
Nature’s beauty is a miracle endlessly found,
All over the earth new life has begun
Filled with youthful excitement and carefree fun,
As life’s myriad of memories flash before my eyes
I’m reminded of the cycle of seasons that never tire,
Our spirit is eternal though the flesh may grow old
Seeing the rebirth of spring is as precious as pure gold.