Robert Fulton Laird

Unaffected

As rain clouds hid the sun
silencing birds once singing--
and color was depleted from the scene

I still felt a warmth
hummed a melody
remembered that the grass was vivid green

Then, it slowly reappeared
as distant chirps erupted
everything returned from gray to bright

But I was unaffected
by this repetitious cycle
which carried on before I slept that night

Although so elusive
I was well protected
way inside, no matter what was out

For I'm not represented
by any mere perception
but a deep connection strongly lacking doubt

Forgive my odd notation
of sun and it's illusion
and all the ramblings I promote from there

Because, as you can see
my comforts from within
and opinions of me, I don't really care

So, learn here unpretended
from this gift at your disposal
‘til external influences, you've none

And behold, a safe reflection
of what's real then, manifested
in your favor, all the effort you've undone