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Lake of solitude
I lie
Or float
In the center
Of a divinely smooth
And spiritually
Satisfying
Lake
Bathing in the dusk
The water is as light as wind
As it caresses my
Bare skin
With a lover’s touch
While waves gently and rhythmically move me
I feel like I’m taking part in
The silent
And somber
Dance of remotest nature
Blind, the back of my body unknowingly
Faces a
Natural basin of
Ancient
Aquatic
And unspoken secrets
Like the melancholy fish that
Stroll through the dregs of the maritime
World
My face is gripped by the vastness of the sky
Those eyes of mine
Take a celestial journey through the
Colorful heavens
That hold no border
The sky above me is
A symphony
The sunset: that unnamed instrument of God
Warm and moving and majestic
The wind a delightful arrangement
Of sacred flutes
The stars the
Heartfelt harp playing of smiling angels
Wrapped in absolute
Calm
With peace on
My mind
Floating in that earthly yet otherworldly scene
I feel like Christ has confided
In me the secret
Of his divine act
As the soles of his feet
Padded across the water of our world
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Ah well, I know many atheists; not having any religion can be really depressing! But there are a few wonderful people who are still able to embrace life to the fullest, and don't regret their atheism. So I guess atheism is what you make of it.
And that's great! The 'Christian bit' was inspired while I heard little splashing noises while floating on a lake and imagine the story of Jesus walking on water.
This poem is utter beauty. Love the picture with it too. :)
This is how I feel swimming.
You should go swim at Lake Tahoe. I was just there. Trust me, I've been around the world, and I've ever seen water as clear and beautiful as that. Though the water is extremely cold.
The only places I can compare it to is the Atlantic coast of France.
Thank you so very much, Destinee! I'm very glad that you see as much in nature as I do; it's severely underappreciated by humanity as a whole.
I felt like that was probably the only truly strong image in this poem, so I'm glad I incorporated it. Thanks for commenting!
I've been in your fanclub for quite awhile, ever since I read the first poem of yours.
Thanks for starting the fan club, dove :)
I'm flattered by your specific compliment. I hope the picture was an enjoyable to look at.
Thanks and good night... or good morning.
(Sigh) I've waited quite a while.
I'd be happy to join your fan club.
Grazie!
And hooray! I've now started my own fan club with one person. I'm forever grateful for your compliments.
I repeat myself an awful lot too :) So don't feel bad about it :)
It does me good that you thank me for being thoughtful :) That's one of those things that I am striving for.
