On our life’s journey…heart, mind and soul thrive remarkably when destinations like tranquility spring from an equilibrium of sound and broken consequences that flow from choices made in coping with life experiences.
© Ilija Lukić 2024
Lift eyes and heart…dawn’s glow heralds God’s grace.
Said Light grabs hearts from sea to shining sea
And souls rejoice, made new by His embrace.
Peace and love hold sway—what’s meant to be will be.
© Ilija Lukić 2024
Walking alone…
My heart brings to light
That solitude nourishes,
Oh undying soul,
Not only immortal human essence
But also clears mind
Stuck in crippling hellhole
© Ilija Lukić 2024
Every now and then when frayed edges in the tapestry of existence befall the sanctuary of my spiritual essence, I make time for a pick-me-up at a favorite wellspring of inspiration—my quiet place.
A weathered tree trunk washed ashore by storm surge some years ago serves as haven for mindful contemplation. Here the welcome embrace of quietude prevails on mind, heart and soul to give rise to ripples of serenity that fill my inner being with peace and tranquillity.
© Ilija Lukić 2024
Autumn fades boldly
Leaves shout rousing fare-thee-well
Winter bides his time
© Ilija Lukić 2024
Two days hence, the winter solstice will mark the longest night of Old Man Winter;’s heydays. This year paucity of rain, frigid nights and absence of blustery autumn winds have slowed leaf fall, especially in sheltered woodland hollows. Ergo, colorful carpets of leaf litter and pine straw atop forest duff paint rousing fare-thee-wells to autumn and playfully welcome winter slumber. Albeit, snow remains a distant memory.
