Loon Song

from Mindful_Contemplations

I enjoyed time away and the photo problem is fixed. I took a trip with my daughter and then a week camping with Leo’s family—this year only 75 made it. 🙂 I painted for my Heart Coherence Series and feel deeply satisfied. It is good to be back here with you.

I drift near 
while he rests
resplendent
in black and white
and we rock 
in gentle peace 
to the rhythm of waves 
as the radiant orb 
makes its way down  
to the tree line 
leaving us to navigate 
in that magical time 
between day and night
his family protected 
in dark back waters 
wait for this sentinel 
to declare safety 
and the moment  
to deliver 
a haunting call 
as I paddle 
to solid land 
and to my bed
to wait for the song
that arrives
across the lake 
to stir a longing 
deep within my soul
and a connection
to the peace felt
when he and I
floated together
and swayed 
in the dying light

© 2025 Janis Dehler 

(image from Steve Dehler)