The Waterfall

The Waterfall

I’m happy,

I set my eyes upon the stream,

The waterfall,

White towers in majestic columns fall,

Upon the glassy plane below,

And, explode in frothy roar,

I’m bereft of doubt,

Bereft of fear,

Bereft of sorrow,

I am filled,

To the brim,

With wonder,

Awe,

Inexplicable joy,

And, amazed beyond imagination,

I’m happy,

I’m happy!

Peter Lowell Paulson

November 27, 2016