Valley green like velvet in the morning light
waves rippling, sun twinkling;
sun stars captured on water,
dazzling.
Everywhere are lush reminders
of blessing
rising with the water,
over-flowing with the creeks,
sliding with the mud.
Blessings and curses.
It could be worse.
It could be worse
than being trapped in paradise.
Out the smallest window
verdant velvet valleys glisten green,
fold under blue grey hills
beneath a sky without a touch of cloud.
Today dew settles on leaves and reflects
the illumination of heaven.
The high school where I teach English and Drama this year, is famous for its amazing dance program. Here’s a Youtube video of the Pleasant Valley Secondary Adrenaline Dance Team in action:
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The camera was really close in ^^^^ that version ^^^^ though the energy is particularly high because it’s a competition. Here is a performance of the same number, with a wider perspective:
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Shawn L. Bird 