Love’s Sweet Pinings Poem by Alan Strand

The pacific ocean slows to show its glassy face
Reflecting lazy sunbeams and manes of wispy clouds.
A sliver of crescent moon rises
Like a cosmic smile from a cold deep space.
Can the man up there see my hopeful eyes
And tell me why I love you so deeply?

Who can say why the earth is here?
With all the plants, fish and roaming life
Scratching out a timeless existence,
All so diverse, precious and very dear.
There’s so many uncertainties but one thing is clear
I love you with all my heart.

Who can speak for the salmon about spawning and dying?
They are led to their birthplace by an unknown force.
Do they know what lies in wait up their stream?
You have to admire them for their hardships in trying
To do all they can, I know there’s no denying
That I feel the love force in my heart.

What is our purpose and why are we here?
Are we destined to roam the planet’s vastness
Without true love and commitment?
Or is Nature the one calling us to hear
The soft pine tree whispers in our ears-
Love’s sweet melodies.

(undated)