Desert Tortoise “Hope”

What seemed like endless searching,

Motion-filled hours staring at the ground.

Hot sun barreling down upon us,

Wind and dust stirring all around.

Each four-wheeling excursion,

We envisioned finding you.

Among an expanse of rocks, dirt and brush,

Seemed impossible, but we knew!

And there you were, at summers end,

Inching slowly on your way.

Rugged, beautiful, healthy,

You were so very worth the wait!

Just to see you up close,

Your sharp claws grasping the earth.

What a gift God gave us that day,

Our little desert tortoise named “Hope”

©Elizabeth Dianne Allee

Sun…

http://www2.lbl.gov/LBL-Programs/helios-serc/assets/img/home/home_sun_2.jpg

The warm outstretched tendrils,
Arrayed to adorn.
Drawing the soul ever forward,
Promising safety and warmth.

Illumination for life’s paths,
Piercing the darkness with authority.
Captivating in its effortless genius,
God’s awesome “Let there Be”…

©E.D. Allee
September, 2014

Light’s Cast…

The dancing shadows
Wind, trees, and afternoon sun
Stir whimsical dreams

©E.D. Allee
July, 2014

Image: http://cf2.primecp.com/master_images/AllFreeKnitting/shawl/Dancing-Leaves-Lace-Wrap.jpg

Cloth Chained Memories…

 

Free soaring, anchored flight;
Tied to a tail of whimsical joy.
Willing servant to the wind,
To cares, an effective decoy.

Unaware of her rapid pace,
And frequently peering behind.
Glimpsing a sun-filtered silhouette,
Loosening string; a magical climb.

What memories will future years bring,
Of the once exuberant child?
Who flew red kites in the sand,
And inspired smiles with her smiles.

Grasping tight to soaring gem,
Which flitters as if trying to break free.
Connected by a cloth chain,
And a little girls’ dream…

©E.D. Allee
May, 2014

Image: http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/2×4824164/mixed_race_girl_running_with_kite_on_beach_BLD082598.jpg

Battle…

 This poem was written based on the following image: http://iosatel.smugmug.com/Gallery-2/i-DZN5h8F

(helps a lot to see the image with this poem.)

(Image from one of our very talented wordpress members: http://theobviousandhidden.com)

Peer into the dark
With your piercing solar stare
Cancel by merging
Yet the darkness is still there

Joined in harmonious union
Separate yet betrothed
The darkness seeks to extinguish the light
The light fights the darkness’ stronghold

©E.D. Allee
April, 2014

A Bed of Rope…

I wish I had a hammock in the sun, right now!
Where a soft breeze could brush against me as I lay.
I long to hear the rhythmic sound of braided friction in motion.
And to know the gift of precious nostalgia, born with each sway.

©E.D. Allee
February, 2014

Picture: http://cdn5.agoda.net/hotelimages/535/535481/535481_13100314310016841826_STD.jpg

Cross Over…

Want to cross over,
Past enchantment’s barriers,
To know the sun’s warmth.

©E.D. Allee
January, 2014

Picture: My collection

 

God’s Skipping Stone…

God skipped a stone in the skies today

I witnessed its slow and stubborn fade

Soft and white were its remnants

Evenly spaced celestial accents

Time appeared to be suspended

By the smooth blue surface which held it captive

The sun retreated to make room for night

And sprayed the stones’ path with colorful light

I imagine God smiled, pleased with His fruitful throw

Sharing His delight with All underneath the “living” water He’s bestowed

 

©E.D. Allee

October 1, 2013