A poem inspired by the power of fragile beauty.
Tag Archives: nature
The Fierce Heart of Darkness
Wandering in the liminal spaces, walking between worlds, we meet her. She is the womb of all life, the essence of mystery, the resting place of souls…she is the soul of deep shadow and the wellspring of inspiration…effortless, inexhaustible, not to be feared, but cherished.
The Queendom of Mother Sun and Daughter Moon
A poem in celebration of the loving interaction of Sun and Moon throughout the year. Written as an ancient ballad, this song follows the lunar calendar of a people from my novel, “Across Bright Realms”.
Light and Laughter
A poem to morning, who comes each day with new life.
Touch of the Stars
They are mothers of myriad worlds, lighting countless nights, each the pivot of her own system, pouring out her own flame whether there be a planet there to catch it or not. Exposed on all sides, she is a beautiful picture of empowered vulnerability.
Autumn Ocean
A poem in admiration of our world.
Falling
A short poem about impermanence — not just realizing it, but embracing it for all beings
The Harmony of Tension
Tension is the nature of diversity, and diversity is beautiful, whether it resonates of harmony or dissonance…but harmony is only possible after there has been a parting, and dissonance, the agony of desire, only intensifies as resolve nears, yearns until unison is found. Songs are born of them.
My Earnestly Speaking World
A few words of poetry in admiration of our beautiful and generous world.
A Tale from the Records of the North
Of all directions, North is youngest; of all lands was North raised last: pole-clinging, mountain-bracing, glacier-bearing, winter-blasting, storm-wielding, darkness lair. Of all lands was North the best.
Caelan Rowan McCuen 