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Pastoral |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas 
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I'm weary and spent and long to rest In the grass by an age old tree... Where a waiting breeze sings of tender things, Lilting and swift and free! Ah, there would I lie, serene and calm, And watch the branches sway... And never give heed to a hungering need For a love that has passed away! There would I find my soul again, There would I know release... And there would I stay for a long long day In infinite rest and peace! And no one would know how I came to roam, Nor where I chanced to be... Save the tall green grass and the breeze that passed, And an ancient, twisted tree! |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
It seems that darkness reigns over sadness in this one  well done |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
And no one would know how I came to roam, Nor where I chanced to be... Save the tall green grass and the breeze that passed, And an ancient, twisted tree! Nicely done |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
Rex Allen McCoy.... Thank you for your comments, they are appreciated. Regards. |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
critical mass... I appreciate your comments and glad that you enjoyed. Regards. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I love this. I think it is poignant, but most definitely not dark. Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
An easy, breezy ~ and very pleasant ~ "pastoral" read.  The rhythmic cadence of your words was downright lyrical!  EA |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
This song moved me and made me want to sigh and sing at the same time. You brought it full circle, and wrapped me in it. Well done. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Rex - at times weary does overtake, and when it does I do long for a gracious tree to sit and contemplate under... BC |
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Suncleaver Member
since 2009-01-18
Posts 481Stafford England |
Rex, your poems and the ache of love gone have very much touched my heart. I wish I had the eloquence to express my own grief so. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
there is such a lyrical, beautiful quality to this...with an excellent read-aloud quotient...very nice, indeed |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Do it! You have woven this dream so well, it has to manifest! Wonderful Pastoral. Love, Margherita |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
OwISA,EarthAngel,Pilgrimage,Bill Charles,Suncleaver,Margherita.... Sorry for the lump response, but I have been out of town and trying to catch up. Thank you all for your kind responses and happy that you enjoyed this piece. Best regards. |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Rex - Very nicely done Rex. This is visual and lyrical . Tells a story that pulls in the reader. I can see the poet's hand creatively at work here. You did real good. Namyh P.S. - Where's that tree again? I need a rest. |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
Namyh... Thank you for your comments. They are most appreciated. Regards. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Never miss one of your poems, Rex. Beautiful. Ida |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
Marchmadness.... Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed. Take care and be well. Regards. |
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