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Nonet in November an Ode to Mount Rainier
Glorious in her garment of white
clouds nestled softly about her
so high above the tree line
a sun kissed woman stands
against winds of change
and I inhale
a full breath
inside
me
©️Kay Salady
Image credit: Kelley Cyr
Wildflower
fragile flower within the field
immaculate, although she yields
against the bitter wind
steadfast to her bit of soil
each petal folds as she recoils
into the dark of night
she opens them again at dawn
to softly cling and feast upon
each precious drop of dew
there rainbows glisten in the sun
as she awaits the day to come
when snow blankets the earth
yet her seedlings will ascend
inside the breath of autumn’s wind
then she will have rebirth
yes, she will have rebirth
©Kay Salady
Providence
Indefinable
From the center of a crowd
Shadowed by a cloud of isolation
While on the inside looking out
I can feel a silent shout
Of desperation
Wishing to begin again
And wanting so much to fit in
A world that has me by the tail
I fear for all my days
This chase within a maze
Will never cease
And as the feathers fly
Into that discontented sky
I search to find the source
Of my release
Just when I think all hope is gone
I find the strength to lean upon
Must come from wisdom’s bitter well
As I kneel, I find perfection
Inside my own reflection
This truth is difficult to tell
©Kay Salady
The Courage to Hope
I’ll stop drowning in my past
And swimming in tomorrow
Waiting for a sky that always falls
Yet if I live for just today
Today would be okay
If it were happy
But if it’s filled with pain
The thought would be insane
Because I’d wallow in the mire
Never holding the desire to dream
I must get up off my ass
Be grateful for what I have
And courageous enough to hope
For brighter days
I’ll make a plan to stand
With everything I am
Despite my imperfections
Recalling how I stood
When things were not so good
And how I rose above it all
No matter how very small
I seemed to feel
For when I knelt to pray
I made it through that day
With resolve again tomorrow
To put away my sorrow
And look up to the sun
Still shining on the one
Who failed to see
The roses still in bloom
With their sweet perfume
And the birds up in the sky
That did not forget to fly
And I with strength to stand
Upon my feet
©Kay Salady
One Small Instant
The morning’s rays engulf me as I think of you and your soft eyes
And, oh, how I long for your hand to touch me in one small instant
Enough to let me know that you exist beyond space and time
For I have built my existence upon the hope that you are there
Engulfing my atmosphere with some semblance of your strength
Each day, clutching onto that fine silver cord attaching me to you
Accompanied by these burning tears that stream each time I tug
No, my darling, I cannot sever the source of so much anguish
For I could bleed a river that would rush my soul to you
Floating in this hollow where the echoes pierce my mind
I come to rest upon your shore with hope that never dies
©Kay Salady
Recite the Moments
Recite the moments
Immerse me in hues
Paint me a memory
Of the day when I knew
The feel of your hand
Your breath on my skin
And the strength of your arms
Holding me close and then
Sing me a song
Simple and clear
Just one time with feeling
Won’t you my dear
For old time’s sake
That bittersweet tune
You sang long ago
When our love was new
Turn on the sparkle
That lit up your eyes
When you looked at me
And made my heart fly
©Kay Salady
Gentle is the Voice
How do I define
The craving of my heart
That beats in urgency
For your embrace
Soothing is the voice
That whispers tender words
And soft the loving hands
Upon my brow
Mother do you know
My strength is in your song
Your smile remains eternal
In my mind
©Kay Salady
I Didn’t Mean It
Why can’t you at least be friends with me
Can’t you see I’m not your enemy
Why can’t we just get along
I know I’ve done things wrong
And now you’ve run away
Why can’t I at least be in your life
I’m not asking much just take the time
To send a gesture that you know
You’ve heard my soft hello
Before you turn and go
I understand it’s hard to look my way
It’s difficult to find the words to say
But I need you here today
While I have strength to say
I wish that you would stay
I know I’ve done things wrong
That broke your heart
I know the things I’ve said
Tore you apart
But that was very long ago
And I want you to know
I didn’t mean it
No
I didn’t mean it
No
©Kay Salady
The Road to Love
The road to love is paved with teardrops, hesitation and broken dreams
It’s the way that’s long and aching and it’s never as easy as it seems
Each new day brings times of struggle for our hearts to overcome
Toward the door of bright tomorrow, we often stumble as we dare to run
On the scale of our salvation, we try to balance as we rise and fall
Clasping hands with one another, we stand together against it all
As changing winds rage to beat us down, we fare the days one by one
Dance in the rains that wash away the sorrow, gaze in awe at setting sun
Walk the path as we ponder our destination on edge of rushing wave
Embrace beneath the heavens receiving the strength that our God gave
©Kay Salady
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