last night, the trees stood up
and proclaimed their poetry
to one another
something in the twilight
inspired them, though not everyone
paused to hear it
but I and the day’s last robin
halted our respective routines
to acknowledge what was clearly
extraordinary
© Sarah Whiteley
ebbtide 
What a beautiful photo and verse…a poetry reading worth listening to indeed!
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Truly lovely…the image of trees standing up and proclaiming their poetry to each other…thank you.
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I had a moment like this last night, too. You expressed it so well, Sarah~~
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Thank you! I just love those perfect moments.
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Beautiful writing Sarah, I’m glad that you paused to witness it.
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Indeed, that is the nature of trees. And birds. And you. x
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❤
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Beautiful, I love the serinity of such nites.
Excellent write, Sarah, and stunning image!
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Thank you so much! I’m really pleased you liked this one.
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