seeing: viewing nature soothes our souls


Act of seeing 

Today I sat
communing with nature,
cup of tea in hand,
a book in my lap,
noticing the scenic backdrop 
like a beauty curator.

I caught sight
of a bright brimstone butterfly
that danced across my eyes 
with nimble precision,
as she filled my heart 
with unexpected delight. 

I was surprised 
by two small, black-dotted,
cabbage white butterflies 
which fluttered like tiny flags, 
swiftly following one another 
to the scented, brightly coloured plants. 

Today I watched,
entranced by the papillons,
while I failed to capture 
their flight with a camera’s
eye, but held them, instead,
with deep gratitude—in my sight. 
© joylenton


Here’s an interesting article about the potential spiritual symbolism of yellow butterflies: https://www.spiritualposts.com/yellow-butterfly-spiritual-meanings/

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glimpse: hope rises when light infiltrates our lives

“It’s always sunny above the clouds. Always. Every day on earth – every day I have ever had – was secretly sunny, after all.” — Caitlin Moran

Just a glimpse

Storms have moved on
at last, leaving behind
a waft of wind
gently tickling the earth.

Rain dominates
in glass-splattered splashes,
bead-laden leaves,
saturated grass patches.

Striated clouds
interleave with denser
drifts of shadowed
dark stratocumulus.

Yet there are gaps
ever-widening skeins
of bright blueness
where the thready strands part.

And I ponder
at the way my heart lifts
with just a glimpse
of sunlight, of wonder.

It is enough
to help instigate hope,
relieve sadness,
and stimulate my soul.
© joylenton

“I’ve found that there is always some beauty left – in Nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you.” — Anne Frank