On The First Day of Summer
Walking along the rustic country scene
Past shadowy rocks and tree lined lanes
the river runs like horses galloping in green
tasting liberation from winter’s frozen chains
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blue jays whistle such curious lullabies
among majestic sentinels of maple trees
branches swaying, extending to the azure sky
sunlit leaves kissing wildly in the breeze
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time stands still, so transported I become
my senses take to some ethereal wonderland
where angelic choristers release a new song
soothing, yet the words I scarce can understand
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I am clean, washed from the blight of darkness
Laughter within me rising, only a smile to display;
Fearing my joy may be mistaken for madness
I winked at God in gratitude for a moment, a day
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For tomorrow is not promised, appreciation, may
Fail to prosper if another day-- come my way
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Beautifully written, it has such a joyous feel...I honestly believe creative people see the world from a slightly different perspective. But I also think it depends on frame of mind at the time. You may see the beauty one day but be oblivious the next..Just my thoughts as I was reading this
great poem I really enjoyed it
Lorna :)
wow, thank you so much for commenting, Lorna, and yes I think you are right on in your observation; some may see a certain 'darkness' on a beautiful summer day while others may see loveliness and light in the midst of a raging storm, with this poem I 'listened' for the words to come, it's not based on 'actually' being outside and letting 'nature' speak, in the moment, it may not be the best way to write about nature, but I was curious to see if it would work, lol....thanks again for your fantastic comment
What a soothing vision radiates from these lovely words.I love the line i winked at God.God is such a lovely
show off,Gifts of nature and poetry.What a sweet poem to read first thing in the morning,get the day
started right.Thanks
Barbara, I'm so glad you liked it, and that it had that effect on you, writing about nature is lots of fun, the poem is based on visions, memories and listening for words, I've not written like that before, so glad that it is appreciated, that means a lot to me, cheers poet
Thank you for sharing this. Its beautiful.
Saffron, thank you so much for commenting, so glad you liked
This was utterly gorgeous. Beautiful detail. I felt just like I was there seeing what you saw. I love the line about mistaking joy for madness the most. Gorgeous ink. Thanks Chris.
great comment, Toni, very helpful, the line you mentioned is the one I like the most as well, thank you for pointing that out, in appreciation for taking the time, cheers
My Dear Brother Poet Chris,
The solstice now beginning, the end of Winter's reign;
Spring has brought some warming, Summer voids our icy pain!
For last vestiges are all gone now, giving way to sunshine's light;
We bask in it's Rays of Redemption, surrounded by their might!
For Summer is upon us, ninety days of azure sky;
Bestowed by our Creator, from Heavens very high!
So on this first day we want to thank You, for this season we all love;
We bow our heads in Blessed Reverence, to our Creator up above!
Peace and Love,
Larry xxx
peace and love to you as well, my Brother Poet Larry, and wow, you wrote a beautiful and indeed 'reverential' poem as a comment, you don't see that everyday as a comment, and I'm honored and most blessed by this unexpected feast, thanks my friend, have great day
My Dear Brother Poet Chris,
Get used to it, because your beautiful works take me to far away places, and it is my honor to respond to them poetically.
Peace and Love,
Larry xxx
after your comment, I can see the lights of city of 'humility' somewhere off in the horizon....thanks again, my most eloquent and generous friend
Merrille, how goes the fight? So glad you liked the sonnet, I'm forcing myself to write them until I get really good, may take a while.... for some reason I like the way sonnet's sound, and I'm a chronically obsessive s.o.b lol.....hey, I hope you're drinking 'Correia' Wine on those rainy nights? distant relatives; close enough to get a whiff of their money, and not much else, lol....thank you, thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week, try the veal, lol....peace out....and I'm going nuts trying to write a twenty word or less quote for you challenge, I'll get back to ya
Oh! I love this time of the year too, though I don't stay in the sun### i can enjoy the beauty of nature even through my window, the eye of the house.### everyone's enjoying a bottle of beer#### I love the imagery as if I'm walking with you along the rustic country scene, ### and I love reading a Sonnet.
It takes a little practice though. To tell you the truth, I was surprised when my first "Sonnet to my Mother" came out exactly the way I wanted because it was my first attempt. It's rigorous write. I read the whole morning , then did the writing while having my lunch.
Welcome back. Sorry, I've been gone for a couple of days too. I couldn't access Cosmo.
xoxo
Leah
yes, Leah, the summer is easily my favorite time of year (except Christmas, the last two weeks of December) and I have developed this fascination with sonnets as well, I want to check out your sonnet for your mom, I didn't go anywhere, I just don't post much and I'm making an effort to comment on the new comer's work, it's hard when you come on a new site and most people don't know your stuff too well, hey, thank you for commenting on my work and so glad you liked it as well, cheers poet
Did I almost miss this? Wouldn't have forgiven myself....I'm a lover of nature...This poem is so beautifully written that I felt every word of it....May be I should take a break too**winks*** to see if I can write something as beautiful as this....Well done Chris...You're always a pleasure to read!
wow, thank you so much for saying such nice things, Rose....take it easy on yourself, so pleased you like....have great day poet
Wow. Such wide vocabulary. I love your usage of words and we write in similar format. You wrote this so detailed i could see what you were seeing in your own mind while writing this. Very nice ?
thanks, Monica, I'm trying to widen my vocabulary but not reading enough books at this time....nice compliment you give, yes, I tried to find 'nature' while in my 'dungeon' I wasn't outside when I wrote this one, again, thank you, poetess
Oh heck Christopher! What a great write!!!!... I so understand you saying you 'listened' for the words to come...they must have been whispered to you by an angel, as they are just divine! I have read and re read this as the metre is so perfectly balanced..I wish I had written this my friend- good work!
Lodigiana xx
you are very sweet to say these things, lodigiana, your words encourage me, thank you for giving them away, cheers poetess