The Language of Light
Lessons written in sunshine and shadow
Sunlight filters through newly born fir needles
Spilling pools of gold onto the forest's mossy floor
Shadow drifts through light and dark with ease
Her form both named and nature
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Together we navigate this fractaled landscape
Moving through brilliance and shadow
Which patches of warmth to embrace, however fleeting
Which cool darkness to welcome and explore
As feelings bloom and fade with each sunlit crossing
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In brightness, momentary clarity unfolds
In shadow, whispered secrets emerge
This dance of contrast teaches impermanence
Each state a visitor, neither to grasp nor to flee
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Raven's silhouette cuts across the sun
Casting a swift, unbidden darkness
A shadow not of our choosing, yet carrying wisdom
Reminder of life's expansive rhythms beyond our will
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Beneath us, roots of sentinels reach deep and secure
Centered and grounded as shifting patterns move above
Revealing to us the exquisite dance of movement and stillness
Of staying and tending
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At forest's edge, the villa beckons like a lighthouse in the storm
A space for both light and shadow to dwell and dream
Safe harbor welcoming us home again and again
To the quiet center that holds all we are and all we may become
How I adore your write on the "sunlight and shadows" prompt 💚🌿 this is so beautiful and rich on imagery. I am in love with that last stanza! So beautifully expressed! ✍️🌿
To me, this poem feels like the culmination of all the stories shaping your journey, with light and shadow intertwining in a poetic dance. I love how the villa symbolises returning home to yourself, holding all the stories and layers of your journey - a sacred space where light, shadow and self-discovery unite. It's a beautiful way to honour the path you’ve been on. Well done, Kristin! 🤍🖤