Weavings: A Tapestry in Words

By Mary Klouse

Weavings: A Tapestry in Words is a reflection of life's beauty, and its wonders. It is an expression of love and appreciation of the imminent beauty of life.

An exquisite collection of poems, Weavings: A Tapestry in Words by Mary Klouse is definitely a must-read for everyone.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 31, 2015
• ISBN: 9781634174930

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Nature Poems 

Pine Bough Prayer 

In a still green sanctuary, 

Pine trees stand straight as arrows,  

Reverent and ready 

To provide a place to pray 

For those who seek solace. 

Every needle a listener,  

Every branch a quiet friend,  

Its trunk a symbol 

Of what is strong, 

Dependable, ever-present, and good. 

Not solely a place of shelter 

For small creatures in need of protection, 

It has become a safe haven 

For my innermost thoughts, 

A place to think deeply and dream. 

Lost in my own paradise, 

I recall sweet scenarios  

From the past and  

Anticipate future wonders 

But only for a split second— 

The present moment 

In this surrounding beauty 

Is something to be simmered slowly 

And then savored. 

In a world of hurry-ups  

And fast service, 

This is a gift to myself  

That I will choose to open again and again… 

When the man-made world  

Attempts to swallow me whole  

And spit out my Spirit 

I will come here 

To reclaim Myself. 

The winds will whisper 

Affirmations in my ear.  

I will gather strength  

From the sturdy trunks.  

And as I share my Heart,  

Hugged by the comforting  

Arms of the pine boughs, 

The trees will be listening, 

As always… 

July 20, 2004 

Dandelion Dreams 

Lazy summer mornings, 

Birds chirping their concerto 

As bare feet 

First touch tall, cool stems of grass. 

Floral garden splendor,  

A Monet-like painting 

In a backyard frame 

As bees and butterflies 

Flutter in and out of 

A colorful palette. 

Ice cold pitchers of lemonade,  

Thick juicy slices of watermelon  

And plump red strawberries 

Sweetened with just a hint of sugar. 

Hammock heaven 

As dandelion dreams 

Offer pleasant ponderings 

And soulful searching. 

Sun’s warmth at midday  

On lotion-laden faces  

And bare midriffs 

Marmalade moments 

When the sweet smell of honeysuckle 

Stays suspended in 

Midsummer air 

Long enough to feel 

The stillness of summer,  

Perfecting the art of  

Doing absolutely nothing 

Because— 

Pleasure takes practice… 

Winter’s Gifts 

Frosty, lace-patterned 

Panes of glass 

Pine boughs,  

Heavily laden 

From the last snowfall, 

Now curtsying to Madam Winter. 

A quick-footed whitetail deer  

Bounding gracefully into the woods,  

Leaving tracks as evidence 

Of her gentle presence. 

Sparkles in the snow, 

A frosty fairy’s frolic 

With Nature’s glitter. 

Bright red cardinals  

Flying in and out of  

Branches and bushes,  

Creating a stark contrast  

To the white stillness. 

A picture postcard,  

Beautiful winter moments. 

Then, the best gift of all,  

An early morning phone call,