above and beyond

overlooking those gentle ripples 

that divide

separate

join and integrate

blackbirds sit and crow

in the branches of nearby trees

in the grass of fallen leaves

in the dust and debris

that circulates 

all around me

Billowy softness

rushes across

casting shadows 

that cross 

over

everyday life

transpiring below

covered with a blanket 

of many hued blues.

warm light 

polishes

the greenery

to a sheen 

that reflects

the depth

of its limited surroundings

caressing breezes

carries the crests of ripples

lifting them.....

higher still.

 

a bird

of undistinguishable

quality

interrupts the flow

of things 

breaking the focus of transient

events

scattering offerings 

of greater things

above and beyond 

all that 

circles below.