Accord Poem by Barry Middleton

when a storm sweeps in from the gulf
and pines and oaks toss their crowns
there is a harmony on the breeze
like a ballet in sky fire

the budded rose opens petal by petal
revealing the only truth of life
that passion is a blossoming
in perfect resonance

young lovers find accord in the sunset
doubt turns to the breath of hope
two souls become as one
within a gentle kiss

and there are those tranquil moments
far from life's pain and betrayal
when quiet falls upon the sea
reflecting only peace