And There Was Light

There is a peace

That comes over the soul

When nature paints it's canvas

When the sun begins to ascend

As it's light illuminates

Underneath a cloud covered sky

I look in awe at the magnificent colors

At the twisted cloud formations

That scatter their texture endlessly

For 8 minutes, I've never seen such a sight

But slowly, the colors fade

Into gray and blue, heavier than before

The sun hides, blanketed by overcast skies

The clouds weep, in anticipation for it's return

But it is nowhere to be seen

And then it appeared, more amazing than before

Descending like the Son of God from Heaven

Casting hope to those with dark and heavy heart's

The colors were endless, as they fell upon the landscape

They danced with excitement

As if they touched everything the eye could see

Mesmerized, I watch as the colors deepen

The orange and pinks, become deeper and fuller

Every second that passes, brings more depth to this canvas

I quietly wait and I watch

The colors begin to fade, yet again

Which only brings anticipation for the light of the morning