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Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2004-12-07 12:16 PM


I walk upon the fields of time
where willow trees bow down
and oak trees reach for heaven
tall, secure, stately, proud,
while along the river bank
picnic blankets, barbeques,
speak the word contentment
highlighted emerald green.

Of course the sky is blue
because I need it so
to form a perfect ceiling
above an idyllic scene.

And a breeze between the trees
without it no release
from the heat of passion  
occasioned by a touch.

A gentle stroll through memory
but I can’t remember now
were the roses perfect
or slightly weather worn?

Did I mention there’s a stream
trickling from my eyes
and slowly flowing down
the contours of my cheeks?

“I love you” on the hillside
whitewashed stones, not pink
like the rising of a blush
at intimate recalls.

It’s twilight time, I rest
because every day the sun sinks best
when I think of you.

Too dark now to find my way,
I’m lost in memory
a wanderer in the glen
of how you made me feel.

The moon shines tonight
but not enough to see
or believe there is a path
away from loving you!  


© Copyright 2004 Helen - All Rights Reserved
LeeJ
Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

1 posted 2004-12-07 07:49 AM


I walk upon the fields of time
where willow trees bow down
and oak trees reach for heaven
tall, secure, stately, proud,
while along the river bank
picnic blankets, barbeques,
speak the word contentment
highlighted emerald green.


What a story you have written, loved this!

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
2 posted 2004-12-07 08:29 AM


Thank you so much LeeJ.  If a writer as good as you likes something I've written I take it as a high compliment and am extremely grateful.  Thanks!
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