Common Senses Across a wide expanse of sky, I saw the eagle dive and soar, And from a distant mountaintop I heard the summer thunder's roar, From a cliff above the tallest trees I felt the kiss of the evening breeze, In the aftermath of a gentle rain I smelled the newborn earth again, Then I tasted the salt of the deepest sea, The tears I shed when we said goodbye, Your leaving was always meant to be, Like the eagle, I wished for you to fly, You soared to heights of sweet success, Kissed heaven with your heart and mind, So I said "goodbye" and I said "God Bless," And was reconciled to remain behind. by Dona Pearson 1/29/2000 Poetry