not consumed

The trees' silouettes are burned away by the heat of the sunrise
Yet not consumed.
Much as my very soul is burned away by the heat of life
Yet not consumed.

Brings two things to mind:

• 
  Verse:

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail. Lamentations 3:22

• 
  Quote from William Wordsworth:

Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, we grieve not, rather find strength in what reminds behind.

I will be away from the blog a couple days. Mountain retreat for 28th wedding anniversary. An attempt to regain strength and not be consumed any further.

Image is a view from Jonas Ridge, NC, where I am heading, digitally altered.