My heart was troubled
Disconnected from the light
Deep in the throws of negativity
Viewing life with dark-filtered eyes
Serendipitously my attention refocused
On a small piece of creations’ beauty
Perfection in colors and patterns
God’s art arrayed, gloriously
With the filter no longer influencing my sight
I entered awe’s dwelling with a humbled heart
Experiencing needed pause and reflection
I was again centered in the moment, now unlocked
Hypnotized by the plumes of a peacock
I was instantly swept away
From the accumulated pain and sadness
I accepted throughout the day
©E.D. Allee
October 2013