The Shine Journal

Liberation

by

Karen O'Leary

Open fields, unfettered
    by walls and concrete
    speak to my soul,
    freeing my spirit to soar.

Green fields, uncluttered
    by sandwiched buildings
    touch my heart,
    helping me to hope.

Natural fields, untainted
    by industries’ greed
    clear my mind,
    daring me to dream.

Flower-sprinkled fields, unsoiled
    by strewn litter
    enchant my eyes
    giving me a glimpse of God.

Bio: KAREN O'LEARY is a wife, mother, nurse, and freelance writer from North Dakota. Her short stories, articles, and poetry have appeared in various venues including SP Quill, Storyteller, Fine Lines, Sketchbook, Beyond Katrina, The Journal of Christian Nursing, and Art With Words. She feels blessed to share the gift of words. This work was First published in Art With Words 2005

Motivation: Art With Words contest