To Know this earth,
Features as familiar
As a family face,
Tied to seasons
Of many decades:

Psycho-emotional fiber
Of half-a-lifetime,
The very roots
Of Beauty's sense--
Enlightened reverence:

God's endowment,
Nature's gift,
Transcendent sight
Well beyond the Eyes,
Percieved in the Heart.

04/18/2004

Author's Note: On seeing a view from the West side

Posted on 04/19/2004
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