Deep Waters

Dark stillness in somber sadness
Deep reflections in loneliness
Among nature's surroundings
Faltering, weary, at the
crossroads in this vale of sobriety
A deep dark passion kindled
My mind calm, yet flooded with
dark perplexing images
A deathly beauty here in my mind
Thoughts of lofty things intermingled
with desires, simple pleasures
Making love on the damp grass
Collecting bouquets of flowers
Yet loftier ideals come creeping in
Compelling me to think of poetry,
writing, deep in my soul
Searching for meaning, reality
The interconnection of seemingly
disparate visions, embracing
An all encompassing vista
of nature and spirituality
Here in this dark, beautiful place
Quiet now and relaxed
Deep Waters

1998 Copyright
Michael David Coffey

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Deep Waters