there is dull blush
in the morning breaths, when
gloomy clouds obscure the sparkly clear blue
in the sky, the birdsongs on sugar maple trees,
hide the posy hues i draw on the page
but i know, listen - hush -
to the slow murmuring breeze, shadows spin,
& fold away when dawn breaks through
snow-capped fields, bony twigs tease
my thoughts to pools of light, a magical stage
i fall myself into, lush
pines of silence, unwrapped in copper tin
box, i taste spring in my tea cup, i chew
brandy-spiced pears, lemon tarts & buttered peas-
i catch sunflowers & tie my verses with sage
Posted for dVerse Poets Pub, Poetics, Exploring the Realm of French Literature - Hosted by Sanaa Rizvi. Poetry form: Rimas Dissolutas.
My goodness this is breathtakingly beautiful work, Grace! So much to love here especially; "snow-capped fields bony twigs tease my thoughts to pools of light." Thank you so much for writing to the prompt!💝💝
ReplyDeleteOh I love this, there is such hope in those verses tied with sage...
ReplyDeleteI think this form is perfectly suited to your poetics, Grace! I love the gentle rhymes and sensory images :-)
ReplyDeleteGrace, this is gorgeous, and I love the way you did your line breaks.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous verses! So many sensory details, the "lemon tarts & buttered peas" is a cool combo! 👏👏
ReplyDeleteExcellently sensory. I'm sure I'm just repeating the above, but it's got a warmth to it that I can keep spreading along my skin. Lovely, lovely.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful poem Grace! You did very well with the form.
ReplyDeleteLove the tea box of delights. It is like having a little garden paradise in winter. Beautiful, Grace.
ReplyDeleteLovely, like a soft breeze blowing....
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Grace... and that last stanza just makes me feel - YUM!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
David [ben Alexander]
'lush pines of silence'
ReplyDeleteI love that image.
Oh--this is gorgeous. I love the images you create here--I agree about "lush pines of silence."
ReplyDeleteThe last line is exquisite Grace ☺️
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the last line. I have been using a lot of sage around here lately. Happy New Year Grace!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully penned and exquisite! I always adore your style.
ReplyDeleteThis is one delightfully rustic life described.
ReplyDeleteA divine zen bouquet.
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Happy new year
Lovely imagery!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, Grace, and yes 'dreaming of flowers' aptly put and I dream of the warmth of a Spring day...as it pours rain outside. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThis has a wonderful cadence and clarity, Grace--really using the form to great effect. I especially love the final stanza, and this; "..shadows spin/& fold away .." conveys both movement and life in a dead season, as well as your use of symbols, colors and fragrance. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much beauty here
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
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