Peace at Dawn

A vacant sense of gentle darkness
Soft and still yet waves of rhythm
The tactile sand on which I sit
Gives space and chance to receive

The far horizon extends beyond
Yet seems so close and within reach
To feel, to sense, to breathe, to fill
Beauty, peace and inner bliss..

The salty sea it cleanses and heals
Provides nourishment and sustenance
The cradle of life and timeless ocean
A perfect tonic for body and mind.

The darkness gradually diminishes
And the faintest colours appear
The first light of dawn so tranquil
It permeates the soul.

The pastel shades in the sky
The pinks, the mauves, the blues and whites
Extend across the sky
They mix and mingle, blend and sing.

A song one hears inside oneself
In tune with nature and thyself
To penetrate one’s being and reach
The goodness, gentle awe and peace.

The distant hills surround the side
With lines that flow across the sky
Amid hazy, subtle, misty hues
Continuous flowing mountain forms.

The coconut palms rise above the sand
In majestic elegance stand up tall
They sway along in tune with breeze
To embrace the soothing morning call.

The moon behind the palms now wanes
It glistened white just before
The sound of birds that come and go
A ringing call of dawn and glow.

The colours light up strong and bright
The first appearance of the sun from sea
A birth of wonder magnificently emerges
To start the day with beaming light.

The sunshine penetrates through the clouds
And rises high and spreads its rays
A brilliant reflection on the coral sea
Adds shimmer and sparkle to moving waves.

Refreshment, calm and inner spark
Nature’s gift to start the day
No matter what the day may hold
One feels truly blessed in every way.

Palm Cove Beach
Far North Queensland