Hard truths come
on dark mornings
when falling rain
drives thoughts inward.
Like the structure of the tree
with no cloak of leaves
limbs, branches, twigs
skeletons all laid bare
to the inner light.
Ethereal Nature
The interface of the metaphysical, the physical, and the cultural
Ethereal Nature 
Breathtaking.
Merci…
Cnawan Wow…I see your depth and beauty… Universal Speaking..and connecting to all of life Earth to Earth every day including Earth Day Robyn
Thank you, Robyn . I am enjoying your insights, as well.
You weave words together so beautifully, Cnawan. Your poetry creates profound pondering on the part of the reader. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
Thank you, Debi. Your praise humbles me.
Ohhhh, you wrote in this poem how I feel at times, when I’m walking through a wooded path, smelling and feeling nature, realizing that we are all exposed.
Thanks for finding me at roughwighting – very nice to meet you here.
Thank you! Glad the poem works for you. I trust that I’ll pick up some writing tips from following your blog. Always looking to improve…
And I from you. That’s what’s so wonderful about having blogging friends. We learn so much from each other.
A very powerful, through provoking piece! I absolutely love it!:D
Lots of love Zara<3
Thank you so much, Zara. I am so taken aback by how much this piece is moving people. So pleased that it touched you.
“laid bare to the inner light” who doesn’t want to live like that?
Awesome comment! It raises the question: What are the most essential components of the spiritual life? First: Actively connecting to Spirit. Second: Replacing fear and anger with love. Third: Becoming conscious of one’s unconscious motivations, the lapses in one’s character, and, as a result of that, the mis-steps one has made (as in this poem). Fourth: …. I sense a new blog topic. Thank you, WillowMarie.