lilting light

See how the shadows

from the shutter slats

dissipate on the wall

as the sun streaks

through the leaves outside
before catching the window’s face.

The sun is setting—

the light, wiser for the day’s length,

seems to be like water,

rippling at my right,

warmth to my face,

and my soul smiles.

God makes his painting

right beside me,

whose composition

comes in three dimensions,

from nature

through the window

to my home.

Lilting Light,

you are welcome here.

lilting light

by Troy Cady