Neap Tide

The storm is over.
Waters have calmed now
In this place of evenness.
The river is glossy with stillness.

Reflected there like a mirror
Are smiles once begotten so easily.
Angry words hurled at defenseless hearts.
Shattered trust sinks into the silt.

The pale luminescence of a full moon.
Subtle pull, holding all in balance
For this one moment…
Neap Tide.

It is when we see clearly.
When our energies can refocus and reassess.
Not navigating, not clinging to the boat, over the swells…
Just lingering, looking within, admiring the reflections
The synchronicities.

A deep breath comes of its own accord
Expansion, brightening the clouds
that for days have been so gray and dark.
Look now… don’t miss the silver lining.

~Sagemyst~ June 12, 2009