Shades of Life

In the stillness of the forest,

When the birds are still asleep,

And the dew on the leaves shimmers,

Silence sounds like a promise to keep.

It's the color of the sunrise,

Golden hues and shades of blue,

A canvas painted by nature,

A masterpiece so bold and true.

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Somewhere between the mountaintops,

And the valleys far below,

When the world is bathed in sunlight,

And the streams and rivers flow.

Triumph and peace struggle to reconcile,

As we gaze out at the view,

And the silence pulses with energy,

A force that's bright and new.

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And all along the winding paths,

As we wander through the trees,

There are moments of peace and wonder,

That brings us to our knees.

The moment when a flower blooms,

Or a butterfly takes flight,

The world is paused in admiration,

And we're filled with pure delight.

The color of hope and renewal,

In every shade of green,

Glorious in its diversity,

A sight we've never seen.

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But there are also moments of awe,

When we're faced with nature's might,

Tears dripping off our faces,

As we're humbled by sight.

The color of reverence and respect,

Of brown and green and gray,

A beauty that's both fierce and gentle,

And that takes our breath away.

Hoping for a chance to explore,

And to feel our spirits soar,

In the midst of this great wilderness,

That we could never ignore.

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And the silence of a mountain lake,

Reflecting on all that's around,

Holding our gaze before us,

A truly profound moment.

Breaths mingling with the fresh air,

As we contemplate the view,

Innocence lost but at a new level,

Of appreciation and gratitude.

Colored in with pure wonder,

In shades of purple and blue,

A place of peace and tranquility,

That's constantly ringing true.

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There's the tense stillness after a storm,

When the world is drenched and new,

The color of fresh and clean,

Of raindrops and skies of blue.

A symphony for the senses,

A balm for the soul,

A reminder of nature's power,

And its ability to make us whole.

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And the still contemplation of a sunset,

As the world slows down to rest,

Comfortable with being in the moment,

And knowing we're truly blessed.

No others, no noise, no distractions,

Just the beauty of the land,

A quiet reverie in nature,

That we'll only partially understand.

The color of peace and reflection,

In swirling shades of gold,

To soothe and wash away our worries,

And help us feel truly whole.

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These natural moments of stillness,

These times of quiet reflection,

In forests and mountains and oceans,

That brings us closer to perfection.

All the shades of life and wonder,

In colors of nature's peace,

A chance to pause and reconnect,

And to find a sense of release.