Water of Life

Have you ever wondered the messages Nature speaks to us every day, happening every minute all around us? Great Nature photos.

Louisiana Summer Sigh

When the seasons change in our life.

Louisiana Summer Sigh


The July summer heat
Puffed its cheeks out
Like a pouting stubborn child
Told, “Go to bed, now!”

The hundred degree scorching
Soared as hot as that child’s temper
Weighing down the droopy moist air
Like that child’s protruding lower lip.

The scent of change wafted near
Fluttering sweetly on dragonfly wings
Ghostly mid-July presence announced
“Fall approaches; change is coming.”

The heat slowed from fever pitch
Like the child’s temper calming a bit
Then mid-August Perseid meteor showers
Chased high across the sky, amused our inner child.

The heavy August moon, huge eyes hung low
Pointed the way, “Look up! Change is coming!”
The night sky’s face moved different in one instant
Like the child’s, transformed new starred wonder.

The breezes stirred more often late summer
Growing stronger, more bold in their invite
Cooler weather calmed stormy tempers
Like the hugging arms of a patient mother.

The hurricane season of stormy tempers passed
The child’s once fuming countenance restored
Fall lovingly dried the moist air’s heavy tears
Like the child’s face lifted up to his mother’s

All smiles and joy. Breathe.




Denny Lyon
Copyright 14 August 2009
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Photo Credits

Angry child photo by mdanys @ flickr

Pouting child photo by JustinLowery.com @ flickr

Lake Martin Swamp, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana photo by onealchristopher @ flickr

River Road Plantation, Louisiana by New Orleans Lady @ flickr

Happy little boy Photo by OakleyOriginals @ flickr

Smiling child photo by Pink Sherbet Photography @ flickr

Blowing bubbles photo by Pink Sherbet Photography @ flickr



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Eyeing Think Time

Writing a poem about your process of writing a poem can be, well, amusing.





Eyeing Think Time

The energy in my swirling mind







Scribbles furiously lighting up the dark







The powerful pens pump streams of ink







Dancing faster pace, designing the page







My vision swells up in brilliant bold color







Painting my fertile imagination with delight







My sight foresees what will come in measure







Building the tension and anguish to deliver







Simple it was when first I tripped over the thought







Now it perches on my nose too close to see or touch







Squirming, twisting, constantly restless, gestating the write







Tumbling idea words pushing against my head







Snarling to be heard in the dazzling light yet detour







Escaping to dark places, slithering perilous crevices







Wondering if we dip in paint pale ghosts of ourselves







Unlocking beautiful painful things alive in our hearts







Refreshing old soul wisdom awakens to guide us on our way







Glowing amber coals of thought varnishing the write







Bursting through to glimpse the haloed oval light







My stretching vision leafing details like a secret lettered on a page







Onlooker to rambling thoughts racing to gather as a musing crowd







Drifting in the stillness word winds start singing from the silence







Lifting words to dizzying heights fluttering on the watcher wings







Mystically riveted into one sharp sight




Denny Lyon
Copyright 1 October 2009
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Photo Credits

And when you write a poem, I know the words photo by You Don’t Love Me Yet @ flickr

Light writing photo by madmarv004 @ flickr

Pens photo by pigpogm @ flickr

The Infamy of a Story Never Told (Dali lives!) Photo by Felipe Morin @ flickr

Wild neon eye photo by dreamglow @ flickr

Paisley eye Photo by dreamglow @ flickr

Grunge eye photo by dreamglow @ flickr

See me sweat Photo by ardenswayoflife (The Netherlands) @ flickr

Child’s eye Photo by peasap (California, USA)@ flickr

Cicada between my eyes Photo by OakleyOriginals @ flickr

I love a wild thing! Photo by helgasms! @ flickr

Her blue eyes photo by Ranoush (Egypt) @ flickr

Tiger blue eyes Photo by TakenBy Tina (Canada) @ flickr

Snake eyes photo by Care_SMC (Oklahoma, USA) @ flickr

Woman with Gray Eyes and Red Lipstick photo by Pink Sherbet Photography @ flickr

New Years eye photo by pareeerica (Australia) @ flickr

Old thoughtful eyes of an elephant photo by Felix Francis (India) @ flickr

Amber eye photo by lupinehorror (Scotland, United Kingdom) @ flickr

Fish eye lens photo by Il Conte de Luna (Italy) @ flickr

Lid (eye) understretch photo by DerrickT (Georgia, USA) @ flickr

Rainbow eyes Photo by Lin Pernille ♥ Photography @ flickr

The Expansive Relationship of Two Individuals as An Independent One Photo by DerrickT @ flickr (Georgia, USA)

Butterfly eyes photo by me’nthedogs (United Kingdom) @ flickr

Two eyes are one Photo by ViaMoi (Canada) @ flickr

Life Of Words

Life of Words


Words give Life


Halting words of a shy speech maker
Harassing words of a haranguing bully
Stumbling words of a hero mustering courage
Fighting words of stubborn not changing








Words change Life


Promising words of agreeing politicians
Deceptive words of pledging marketers
Comforting words of caring pastor
Angry words of spiritual rebellion







Words inspire Life


Wounded words of sadly abused
Healing words of gratefully cured
Hurting words of bickering spouses
Soothing words of negotiating peace makers







Words grow Life








Words...

Life...



Mirror images..



Denny Lyon
Copyright 6 August 2009
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Photo Credits


Paper poem words photo by giuvax @ flickr

Dali face time photo by TheAlieness GiselaGiardino23 @ flickr

Awesome photo by Torley @ flickr

Love photo by erin MC hammer @ flickr

Go photo by ali Edwards @ flickr

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A Thought

Have you ever thought about the hidden words behind the words spoken out loud?

A Thought


I heard a thought today
spoken with beauty words
and an ugly uncaring heart
it made my heart sink down

and fall with a painful thud







the day traveled on and
then there was a simple man
who spoke his mind and
gave plain words from love

my heart looked up again







Denny Lyon
Copyright 3 Dec 2010
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Photo Credits

Clothes hanging on a line photo by mysza831 @ flickr

Heart in a winter sky photo by mysza831 @ flickr

Heart swans photo by mozzercork @ flickr



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People Words

Ever thought about how the air feels when we talk?


 


People Words


people talk and talk
flying words into the air
so much the air cannot breathe







my thoughts remain hidden
dancing in the silence
overwhelmed with joy

the air is free



Denny Lyon
Copyright 3 Dec 2010
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Photo Credit

Hands talking photo by portmanteaus @ flickr


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Rain Blessings

Native Americans divide rain into the two categories of nurturing Mother Rain and destructive Father Rain.

From Denny: I was reminded of the Native American thoughts about rain. They divide rain into Mother Rains and Father Rains. The Mother Rains are soft and nurturing, helping growth and beginning a life anew. The Father Rains are destructive, destroying all that was built because it was shown to be upon a false foundation or it was time to tear it down to build something better.

We all love the nurturing easy soft rains but are in fear of the harsh loud severe storms. The Native Americans lived in Nature, observed Nature and learned from Nature. Today we are too removed from Nature and have forgotten so many of our ancestors' wisdom about balance and harmony. This poem is to bring back our ancient memories we all own so we can live fuller - and happier - lives.



Rain Blessings







Life encircles, waits and teaches
Gently offering Mother Rain
Nurturing, healing and growing









Life surrounds, exploits and disciplines
Harshly demanding Father Rain
Judging, crashing and destroying









The Rain of Sorrows weighs heavy
Loading our hearts’ pockets like stones
May the Sun of Love slip safely into your heart









Drying up brimming waters of gloomy sorrows
Transforming sorrow stones to nothing dust
Blown away easily in one quick strong breath









The Rain of Troubles appear unexpectedly
Cramming our minds with screaming worry rats
May the Sun of Wisdom sit down on your doorstep









Lighting your inner lantern onto a new inspiring path
Dissolving lack of harmony with one powerful thought









The Rain of Worries and Fears hover overhead stagnant
Soaking our valley of desires like a rushing flash flood









May the Sun of Understanding speak words of calm
Welcoming the rational return of wordless balance
Banishing like a wizard what lingers as unimportant









When the Rains come welcome them all in your Life
Mother Rain as nurturing, Father Rain as destroying
Purpose, understanding, growth through trial they bring










From the Rain of Sorrows we leave behind the past
From the Rain of Troubles we leave behind resentment
From the Rain of Worries and Fears we leave behind mistrust









Heal your disappointments and come back into harmony









Nurture your happiness and create your inner peace









Grow your courage to reach out beyond yourself to Love




Denny Lyon
Copyright 24 September 2009
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Photo Credits

Sunset photo by anirbanbiswas_c8 @ flickr

Lightning Photo by phatman @ flickr

Red rain photo by tourist_on_earth @ flickr

Storm clouds Photo by muha… @ flickr

Hand in water Photo by h.koppdelaney @ flickr

Into the sun path photo by James Jordan @ flickr

Clouds photo by luc.viatour @ flickr

Go with the flow Photo by muha… @ flickr

New day Photo by h.koppdelaney @ flickr

Reflection Photo by muha… @ flickr

Heart bridge Photo by h.koppdelaney @ flickr

Inner peace photo by Jeff Kubina @ flickr

Peacemaker Photo by muha... @ flickr


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