The Search

Through the darkness wandering,

silent footfalls upon the ground, guided

by lantern glow and the ambient light

of a thousand-thousand stars piercing

the blue-black dome overhead,

a solitary tree as companion, listening

to the hush-sounds surrounding,

and discovering the quiet voice within.


(This poem was inspired by a wonderful photograph I found on 500 px by Walter Patrial entitled "In Search of the Unknown", http://500px.com/photo/41673492.  Thank you Walter for the beautiful imagery!)