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How Peaceful, This Night
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How Peaceful, This Night |
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PoetryNest Junior Member
since 2000-11-08
Posts 46Orlando, FL. 32703 |
How Peaceful, This Night Tea cup in hand, I carefully open the wooden screened door making my way ‘round the side table, to my favorite chair; an oversized, carved oak rocker. The muted floral back pillow, a little worn, is so comfortable. From my porch, I smile and enjoy the sweetness in the cup of freshly brewed mint tea, while being lulled by tranquil landscape. This time of year, so beautiful, as life renews itself turning barren branches into soft spring greenery inviting colorful song birds to nest. The early bulbs have sprouted, sprinkling pastel hues extending from the distant cracked-white gateway and cascading around the rock footpath, leading to my porch. Down the road a way, I hear the neighbor call her little ones to supper. Placing the tea cup on the lace doily my hand skims over my favorite book, my book of memories, from long ago and far away. Oh, I’ve forgotten my glasses. Are they on the bed stand, or....?? Well, no matter. I’m forever misplacing something. Still, my mind cradles these images with unfaded clarity and remembers a time when I could waltz on the breeze. Feeling the evening air, I draw my shawl closer. My aging companion, so peaceful, now rests, curled up on my lap. Her fluffy, silver fur reflects the finality of this rose and violet sunset. So beautiful, the coming of this night, as heaven displays her lights. How gentle, this night taking me back to a night long ago. How peaceful, this night... Cynthia (A Dove) Proctor |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Peaceful, indeed - You almost make me want to switch to tea...  |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
PN ~ What a wonderful poem, so full of beautiful imagery, I felt as though I were watching this whole scene unfold. Just lovely ... Bonnie |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Oh how nice. Sometimes I forget where I put my glasses, but all I have to do is close my eyes and I to can see the book of memories from long ago. You did a wonderful job on helping me see this picture. |
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PoetryNest Junior Member
since 2000-11-08
Posts 46Orlando, FL. 32703 |
Thank you for taking time to read and comment, Nan. I know it's often difficult to show one's pace, to the speed of this type this mood set. If you could change one thing about this piece, what would it be ? Cynthia (A Dove) Proctor |
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PoetryNest Junior Member
since 2000-11-08
Posts 46Orlando, FL. 32703 |
Thank you, Bonnie. I'm delighted you found this worthwhile. Sometimes I read it and think, "hmmm, a bit boring", but I can't think of a way to deliver the mood of her last evening, and pick-up the pace at the same time. Suggestions are welcome. Thanks again.  Cynthia (A Dove) Proctor |
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PoetryNest Junior Member
since 2000-11-08
Posts 46Orlando, FL. 32703 |
Thank you for your reply, inot2B. Do you think that the hint of this being her last night, was too subtle ? I'm not sure how to make it more obvious to the reader, and still set the mood of her pace, deliver her pre-death thoughts, and still use her voice. Thanks again. Happy you liked. Cynthia (A Dove) Proctor |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
An excellent poem of wonderful reflections... very wistful and satisfying read... "I remember a time when I could waltz on the breeze.".....very good read much appreciated........ethome |
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PoetryNest Junior Member
since 2000-11-08
Posts 46Orlando, FL. 32703 |
Thank you for reading and taking time to comment, ethome. Everyone is so sweet. You have a very nice place here. Thank you ! Cynthia (A Dove) Proctor |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Sounds like the perfect place to watch the day come to an end...or a new day rise...such beautiful imagery...I can only dream that someday this shall be my reality it sounds absolutely breathtaking and yes...peaceful. Excellent writing~ |
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