On a mountain
Surrounded by light
We are alone no more
Talking together
Of exodus times
Elijah and Moses speak truth
Enveloped in clouds
Dense with emotion
We watch in fear and dread
Covering our sight
Quieting the world
Filled with awe and wonder
Into that silence
A still small voice
Speaking truth to our hearts
"This is my son
The beloved
Listen to him" it says
We look around
Alone once more
Jesus requests our silence
As we descend
Our hearts are full
Yet we fear what is to come
That still small voice
A whisper from God
A comfort in times ahead
This poem and the paintings are inspired by "The Transfiguration" as described in the Bible Mark 9:2-9