I Wish to Linger Long

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from the ABC set Poems

The day's summer shadows
guide my fortuitous way;
sunbeams sparkle
like a million jewels,
leaving me in touch
with nature at its best;
it all seems dreamy,

when through a glade,
concealed by tall grasses,
threads of gossamer
hide rainbow colours.
Then, hidden from view,
I spy a golden lake;
a magic shimmer
of ripples,
as silent whispers
of a gentle breeze
take my breath away;
I wish to linger long.

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Comments

Rhiannonw | March 5, 2012 - 22:05

You take me there, and make it so vivid, and delightful. Thank you! Rhiannon (linger long' is a nice bit of alliteration!)

Rhiannonw | March 5, 2012 - 22:07

actually, 'linger long' seems quite onomatopoeic, doesn't it? Rhiannon

Highhat | March 5, 2012 - 22:25

I wanted to linger longer too. You made it sound like a beautiful place Jenny:) Pia

Silver Spun Sand | March 5, 2012 - 22:33

Speechless, Jenny. Truly beautiful.

Tina

russiandoll | March 5, 2012 - 22:49

Dreamy indeed. Spellbinding :)

jolono | March 5, 2012 - 23:58

Really lovely words Jenny, whispers of a gentle breeze. Nice!

skinner_jennifer | March 6, 2012 - 10:05

Thankyou for your kind words Rhiannon, I'm so
pleased you could capture so much from this
poem and thankyou for letting me know.

Jenny.

skinner_jennifer | March 6, 2012 - 10:07

Hi Pi,

yes! wouldn't it be wonderful, to have a place like
this that you could go to?

You can linger long by this lake anytime you like
Pia, if only in your minds eye.

Thankyou for reading and I hope you are okay.

Jenny.

skinner_jennifer | March 6, 2012 - 10:10

Good morning Tina,

your words always take my breath away, for I
know that poetry means so much to you.

Thankyou for reading and leaving such a
wonderful comment.

Jenny.

skinner_jennifer | March 6, 2012 - 10:14

Hi there russiandoll,

well what can I say? but I love that word
'spellbinding,' it is exactly what I was
trying to convey.

Thankyou for reading and letting me know
and for your kind words.

Jenny.

skinner_jennifer | March 6, 2012 - 10:17

Hi jolono,

really pleased you liked this poem, glad
I could capture those whispers of a gentle
breeze for you.

Always good to hear from you, hope you are
well.

Jenny.

onangelswings1111 | March 6, 2012 - 18:08

Beautifully written the words paint the perfect picture in my mind , thankyou for sharing , feel summer is already here!!

skinner_jennifer | March 7, 2012 - 12:53

Why, thankyou so much for your beautiful comment,
onangelswings1111...I'm so glad I could bring
some summer sunshine into your day.

Thankyou so much for reading and for letting me
know, I really appreciate it.

By the way, I love your name.

Jenny.

Denzella | March 12, 2012 - 21:53

Hello Jenny,

Yes, a beautifully written poem that paints an idyllic picture of tranquillity. Reading your words I found I was transported and for the time spent reading this I was there enjoying the hazy sunshine and viewing the scene as if through a gossamer curtain.

Wonderfully descriptive.

Moya

skinner_jennifer | March 13, 2012 - 09:44

Hi Moya,

Oh! for the peace...quiet and beauty, which I hopefully captured in this poem, I think I did
from your beautiful words.

It's so good to be able to transport you to a
place of calm.

Thankyou so much for reading, it's always
appreciated, knowing it's touched the soul.

Jenny.