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On a calm morning
after an evening of rain
a sudden gust
trembles the leaves
of the sturdy oak
the sweetgum, the maple
Here then gone
a reminder
to pay attention
Peace is transitional
Enjoy it
Remember it
So when the next storm arrives
as it inevitably will
you can find peace
still
inside
© by Mary Goehring.
Used here with the author’s permission.
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Mary "Ray" Goehring spent her childhood in Wisconsin, then lived in Upstate New York, Maryland, and Illinois. She now divides her days between Wisconsin and East Texas. A prairie enthusiast and retired landscape designer, Mary’s poetry is heavily influenced by nature, family and friends.
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jmilfordtv:
Calm then sudden gust seems to say look, I am here.
Posted 06/30/2020 07:51 PM
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Lori Levy:
Especially like the line about how the sudden gust "trembles the leaves."
Posted 06/29/2020 09:01 PM
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Jo:
Reading your poem this morning brought me peace. We need to cultivate the peace inside.
Thank you, Ray.
Posted 06/29/2020 11:21 AM
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3CatsintheHouse:
Your poem brings me peace!
Posted 06/29/2020 09:54 AM
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cork:
A strong gust blew down the big tree in our neighbor's yard the other day.
Posted 06/29/2020 09:34 AM
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paradea:
Beautiful!!
Posted 06/29/2020 09:10 AM
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