Ebbing Regrets

Before they drown me,
I set them free,
release regrets
to the benevolent sea.

The negative leaves
in the ebb,
and in return
brings baptism.

Another rebirth,
a buoyant start,
no more weight
syncing me
to the dark.

Crest reflects
heaven’s light,
angels waking
at sunrise.

Arms spread wide
as the flow approaches,
submerged in the healing
saltwater solution.

Poem and image ©LauraDenise

All Gather

All gather
to bear witness
to the last light
of day,
a ceremonious
sky-ignition
in heavily-saturated
hues ablaze,

spectacular finale
to celebrate

nothing more
than the beauty
of such a gift–
this life,
this moment,
this planet.

In the time
it takes
for the sun
to bid farewell,
we focus
only on this
blinding
glory
and forget
everything
else.

We are one
in this instant,
all creatures
stunned into
reverence
by the power
of another
sunset.

Perhaps we will be gifted
another tomorrow.
If so, let us come together
and celebrate again
beneath the solar light show.

May we learn like this
to raise up in praise
the best,
and into the surf,
continuously release
the woes and regrets.