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Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2014-10-07 04:56 AM

No longer free that gypsy now
reclines beneath a willow tree
wondering as gypsies do
what next is meant to be.

But time has stolen youth and more
and left the soul to wither, die
without the firm implant of love
that keeps rapture alive.

So the gypsy looks around/about
and can see where blessings hide
waiting, waiting, waiting,
for the opening of mind.

And the time is right when gypsies know
what’s here is meant to stay
and she will clear away the brush
and chase the clouds away.

Then sky will be the clearest blue
the trees won’t bend and dip
and all beneath their canopies
will maintain their earthly grip.

Beneath the trees or not,
tall, straight, upright, or not
blessings come from anywhere
and joy found everywhere
if we but stop, listen, feel,
and open mind to see!

Helen / 7 October 2014

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2014-10-07 09:07 AM

Love the positive thought process within this poem, Helen. You use the gypsies quite frequently, and with good results in a lot of your poetry.

If they give you ruled paper write sideways.

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

2 posted 2014-10-07 09:11 AM

Hi Jerry. Yes, gypsies have a lot of stories to tell. Hope it's not boring.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

3 posted 2014-10-07 09:15 AM

Oh no, Helen, far from boring, I'm sorry if I made it sound that way.

If they give you ruled paper write sideways.

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

4 posted 2014-10-07 09:24 AM

You didn't, don't worry. That gypsy is my "central character" so, yes, I reckon it can get boring.

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

5 posted 2014-10-07 08:23 PM

Yes yes gypsie woman...your last stanza speaks volumes.
I've missed you honey girl.

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

6 posted 2014-10-07 11:52 PM

Honey,As a women of many years I am here to tell you, life brings along many surprises if we are but open to accept them.Best to you ,Jo

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

7 posted 2014-10-08 01:21 AM

Thank you, Bluesy and Jo. I've been a bit busy lately to "dream" (write) but life will settle down as it usually does. I've got the month of November in the good old USA and then ... yes, what next is meant to be?

Oh, and it is nice to be missed. Thank you, dear Bluesy Gal and, yes, Jo, life does dish out many surprises not the least of which is where I find myself now but so far it's all good.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

8 posted 2014-10-08 05:44 AM

I always enjoy your "Gypsy thoughts" and can relate, Helen.
Ida

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

9 posted 2014-10-08 08:23 AM

Thanks, Ida. Life is so interesting don't you think?

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

10 posted 2014-10-11 12:24 PM

Like all the others, me too I enjoy to read your perfectly written verses, as they carry always deep meaning and that spark of hope for a life of harmony.

I think you have the right attitude, dear Helen, life's gifts are there for those who are eager to grasp them.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

11 posted 2014-10-12 02:02 AM

Thank you dear Margherita. Yes, what more could we ask for than a life of harmony. Hope you are well.
Lots of love
Helen

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