Come join us, with powerful arms
massage those oils release the balms,
though our lodge is small and humble
there's promise of a welcome affable,
amble down the twisted path where
other feet have wandered, to the edge
of tranquil lake...where waters wash
over our long forgotten homeland shore,
as evening moves ever nearer...then
Sun's rays filter through leafy glade,
Jack Frost takes his first unfriendly
nip...awaking from an icy chill...
the Forest echo's to the sound of
gales whipping through the trees,
we hang wind chimes from branches
to hear their pure ringing melodies...
so light the flames down by our lake
the blazing fire casts mystic shadows,
sparks crackle, can you hear the hiss?
think of the loved ones that we miss,
then with joy sing...embrace the song,
for life and happiness of everyone...
dance in a circle for those long gone,
and when the embers die away, in our
lodge is where we'll dream softly away.
Comments
Highhat | October 18, 2011 - 16:37
A very atmospheric poem Jenn- makes you want to be there. A very real nature experience which you are so good at describing.
;)Pia
skinner_jennifer | October 18, 2011 - 16:40
Hi Pia,
hope it gave you a little bit of nature, to may be
walk through in your mind.
I'm glad you liked it and thankyou for letting me
know.
Jenny.
Silver Spun Sand | October 18, 2011 - 18:38
This is so beautiful, Jenny and I loved the picture you conjured up in my mind.
Mentioning wind-chimes, I have many in my garden. My husband is less than enthusiastic about them, but they are 'magic' as far as I'm concerned. As is your lovely poem;-)
Tina
skinner_jennifer | October 18, 2011 - 20:51
Thanks Tina,
I also love wind-chimes, especially when you have
different tones, it can sound so beautiful.
I'm glad you enjoyed reading my poem, it started
as an All Hallow's Eve poem, but then I decided, to
just go with the October Theme.
But thankyou for reading and telling me your thoughts.
Jenny.
ScoZen | October 18, 2011 - 22:56
Can I go skinny dipping ?
"...down by our lake..."
and "...dance in a circle..." afterwards?
skinner_jennifer | October 19, 2011 - 10:19
Hi there ScoZen,
you sure could go skinny dipping in the lake, then
dance in a circle round the fire. Oh! how wonderful
it would be to live by a lake. I just had this picture in my head of this wonderful calm lake, with
the ripples of water running over pebbles on the shore and friends being together having a good time
and thinking of their loved ones that have long gone.
Thankyou so much for reading and your comment, it
was much appreciated.
Jenny.
MistakenMagic | October 20, 2011 - 18:56
Beautiful, Jenny. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside!
Magic xxx
skinner_jennifer | October 20, 2011 - 20:49
Thankyou so much for your kind comment Magic, I
really do appreciate you reading and letting me
know.
Jenny.xxx
Kahdai | October 21, 2011 - 21:58
Lovely poem Jenny, I hope people know what 'haloeen' is really for, tho personally look forwards to all saints day new year more. K
skinner_jennifer | October 22, 2011 - 11:36
Hi Kahdai,
thankyou so much for your kind comment.
I shall certainly be remembering all those people
in my life on 31st October and lighting a candle
for each of them saying a blessing.
I too will remember my mum and dad and bless the
life I have.
Thankyou for reading and again for the kind comment.
Jenny.
Kahdai | October 22, 2011 - 18:30
I used to put a swede on the windowsill :)
skinner_jennifer | October 23, 2011 - 16:34
Well that makes a change from a pumpkin.
Jenny.
Kahdai | October 23, 2011 - 19:10
Yes well I should be getting (the biggest)one of our huge home grown pumpkins back after its been scooped for pies. I know its meant to be a swede though a pumpkin is bigger so you can carve more detail and pictures into it and I like the colour! They take a lot more space to grow vines though! K