As I prepare for my trip back home I find my latest source
of inspiration coming to me from my daily walks, basking in the
warm and sunny weather, and taking in all of the intoxicating beauty of
the surrounding Desert. One of my favourite vistas is the
incredible beauty that is... the "Shadow Magic" of the local mountains.
A couple of years ago I had the good fortune to acquire a beautiful
piece of art, done by a good friend of mine and my Mom, (Jill Charuk)
while she was vacationing here in the Palm Desert area. She brilliantly
captured these extraordinary shadows, and her lovely work, which I have
selfishly titled... "Shadows of the Santa Rosas"...hangs proudly in the living
room of our Desert home. Jill's incredible artistic gift, her passion for
bright colours, and happy, uplifting, and inspirational works, are on
display on her website at www.jillcharuk.com.
I encourage you to check out her art, and with thanks to Jill for her inspiration,
here is my inspired poetic version of..."The Shadows of the Santa Rosas."
Shadows of the Santa Rosas
Quiet the seductive tones,
whisper;
the gentle voices
of her humble beauty.
Mystically drawn, her dark shadowy veils,
speak;
in silhouette upon the jagged walls
of a bold and rugged face.
Long, cool rivers of sheltered light,
cascading;
like tall waterfalls of protection
from the blaze of a hot Desert sun.
Magically, mysteriously her colours,
change;
the kaleidoscope, it's hues awash
to a floor of sand and palm.
Peacefully, with open arms,
welcoming;
all who see...and appreciate
this most natural gift of her existence.
In gratitude,
simply;
she is, the most heavenly;
"Shadows of the Santa Rosas."
Live. Inspired.
Ray Paul
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