Ascending to the Sky

Deep within a sequoia labyrinth of forest,

a spiral of cloud ascended

upwards the red regnant sky.

As if like an emperor

with imperious airs mount his throne.

Within the forests, besides the spiral,

lay a vast open lake.

Encompassing the entire shore;

like a mother embracing her children

tight with warmth.

Sparkling waves gleamed,

tide after tide.

How the water captured the sunlight -

within every single droplets.

Like tears of joy

glazing in a mother's eyes;

at the sight of her children

ascending to the sky.

With a humble pride mingling

with a tinge of sadness.