Blue as the summer sky.
Warm as the sun.
Gentle as the softly blowing breeze.
She of the Land stood, arms outstretched
to catch it all
to breathe it in.
Eyes closed she saw the visions of a New Land.
She knew where it was
how to get there.
As she stood, feet firmly grounded,
she felt herself rise and soar,
awakening to a newness.
It was exactly what she expected.
And it was – perfect.
© Raili Tanska
Soul Gifting
I am delighted to announce that Tom Merriman from
is September’s Soul Giftee. Artist, photographer, poet, philosopher, Superhero story teller, letter writer – Tom’s blog is a veritable treasure trove. It’s worth visiting.
On his site he has also created a number of candles for ‘spreading the light’ in this world of ours. Should you wish to join him in this, simply go over and grab a candle or two and start spreading. My Tom Candle shines every Sunday – and today of course, because it is a Tom day. Thank you Tom for the many hours of pleasurable reading and chatting.
© Raili Tanska
soulgifts - Telling Tales 
Lovely! I love those big sunflowers. We have several that peek over our neighbor’s tall garden fence. They make me smile every time I see they. They are bowing their heads now….
they’re so cheerful, aren’t they !
You once again pulled me in Raili 🌻 Love this!
Thank you so much , Linda 🙂
Sounds good.
Thank you 🙂
I like this awakening, especially these lines “she felt herself rise and soar, awakening to a newness.” This is so beautiful, Raili!
Thank so much you, Khaya 🙂
Perfect Awakening indeed, Raili!
And thank you for choosing me for the Soul Gift, it really is a lovely surprise. And I like your description of me as well… it makes me sound good! 😀 Thank you for the mention, I appreciate it.
My pleasure, Tom. Only calling it as I see/read it 🙂
Love the poem Raili.. And Tom’s Blog is a wonderful delight for anyone wishing to share his humour, art and stories.. Wishing you a great Thursday 🙂
Thank you, Sue 🙂 Happy Thursday to you too !
Beautifully captured the essence of nature
Thank you 🙂
Beautiful:)
Thank you 🙂