Water Lilies--By Marlene Million--United States

Water Lilies

In your ever-changing waters,

I see blue skies.  On other days, storm

clouds gather, as in the depths of my soul.

Such stillness is ripe with life.

Toss a pebble, ripples flow outward.

They expand, and journey towards 

far reaches of pond.  These circles bobble,

bounce amid whites, dark blues, greens.

Dew-laden leaves are lavish.  A cool mist

rises from the pond, as light breezes 

murmur.  Scents from flowers 

permeate atmosphere, exudes lushness.

Nature encircles in comfort, and I breathe

deeply while butterflies flit, bees pollinate.

Willow branches sway on the bank

of destiny amid sweet joys of tomorrow!

Marlene Million is a retired insurance secretary from her husband's business and grandmother of four. She has published two chapbooks and belongs to several writers’ groups. She had a poem on display at Indianapolis Arts Garden the month of February, 2013 and has been published in a variety of venues.