Capture and Release

Standing in the Shadows a young girl leans towards … a Corner of the Sun.

A warm flush…  sprinkles light across her face.

  Eyes watchful …  she Embraces the Beauty … of a World at Peace.

Bird Song in the early moments of a quiet day  

Are filled with … Chatter floating among a soft Summer Breeze. 

Tree branches sway as if Dancing in the Light …  Softly she Sways.

“ Cautiously she tip toes … out of the Shadows. “

Fear of the Unknown … Slips gently off tiny Shoulders.

The Burden has Lifted! “ She Breathes.”

Just a short distance away the Lake beckons

Waves lapping at the Sandy shore .

  Stretching Her limbs … her body flows Into an unfamiliar …  Run ,

 Her lungs Bursting  … with Sweet Summer Air.

“ Freedom.”  “Just to be Me … How good it Feels.”

Glancing behind  she sees nobody  there.  No one watching her every move.

  No words telling her … What she must do. How she must live.  What she should choose.

In Wonder She searches to Discover …  Her own Truth.

Her Past …  appears all … Confused .  

Her Actions only Reactions …   to a Battle … she did not  understand or choose.

She was older now.   She had Wandered from Lost and Alone to … Hope Reborn.

A voice whispered … you must choose your own path …  Trust the Heart of You.

  There in lies … Your Truth!

Her Conscience now clear … She allows … her Heart to Heal.

 Love Rushes in and Surrounds her … there as it has Always Been … Waiting!

She Steps into the waves upon the Shore … Washing away Confusion from her Soul.  smc

Dedicated to my grandaughter Alyssa … A Writer

“Living with Excellence.” “ Painting pictures with words.”