A Symbol of Hope

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Fri, 12 Aug 2011
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21 comments
 

Awake! awake...
forever awake,
my hands freeze
touching you...

you who are
departed -
deep beneath
but not
forgotten,

goose bumps tingle,
flesh icy cold -
the graveyard withered
Winter's final assault,

where Summer's
gossamer once
lay across
forgotten
headstones...
now the Robin
with blushing
breast - perches
on this grave,

flurries of Snow
carry fresh hope
on each flake
that falls...
as Sunday morning
bells ring out...

the Yew a symbol of
life after death -
seems to guard these
long forgotten Souls,

then from its resting
place - our friend the
Robin takes to the air,
to perch on a branch of
Yew...may be once a lost
Soul, but now our friend.

Certificate PG
Poem
Poems
Spiritual

Comments

Submitted by RachelPatricia on
Jenny, this is brilliant. That opening stanza really grabbed my attention and the rest was so, so beautiful! I absolutely adore that fourth stanza and you painted the scene so well, and I love the Robin, always look out for him in Winter, and although heart-breaking there is so much positivity in this, I just love it I think this is definitely one of your best and it was a real pleasure to read, thank you so much! :) Rachel xx

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Wow! that was really quick. Thankyou so much cherry pickers, I'm so pleased you liked my poem. Thankyou so much again. A very Happy Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Dear Rachel, what can I say? I'm overwhelmed and very happy. I'm so pleased you liked this poem, you saying it's one of your favourites has given me so much hope. Thankyou so much for reading and letting me know. Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by Highhat on
I thought this was very beautiful too. Haunting (without a pun)- just the atmosphere is great. ;)Pia

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Wonderful, Jenny and more than well done on the cherries;-) Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Thankyou for reading this poem Pia and for the great comment, always appreciated. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
It was very kind of you to let me know you enjoyed my poem Tina. Thankyou for reading and for the congrats! Jenny.

 

Submitted by Cavalcader on
new julie Hello! Jenny, Well deserved cherry! What a gem. Loved it all, especially the Yew tree. And the Red breasted Robin. Beautifully written. Faith hope and charity,and love is all the world needs. TLC. and marriages hug,sorry and kiss "Little things mean a lot" song. Bet cherry had made you feel so happy! Misinterrpreted yesterday at a library, hoping to read out, one of my AbcTales book mag;23. As paper stated drop in, participate, and many be there. say writing groups to read. No three in charge reading chapter of new Author's book, and I asked do bit,not ever, then part discussed. But all say six of us got frre book read it, and pass it on. And a free tea. Not impressed, as had magazone with me AbcTales,showed wanted see staff did, never did. I explained I am under false impression, paper reading. And fruits mentioned in book from a country,a late person mentioned and in her kitchen, told off, stop talking about kitchen, and get back to the book, that upset me, speak someone like that.They read well expression. But later ended up, talking not well ok but so many things. Time for me go,get bus for friend shre coming fitting. making my rock n roll petticoat skirt, but as get two buses, already at terminus strange. Resting to-day. Ah! keep smiling and writing. julie xx julie xx

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi julie, just caught your comment. Thankyou for your kind words, I too love the Red Breasted Robin, they are so friendly and will come up and eat out of your hand, if you are patient. Glad you enjoyed this one and thankyou for reading. Jenny.

 

Submitted by the unfolding head on
a good read this Jenny, really enjoyed it

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Thanks julie, for your long newsy comment, hope the petticoat skirt looks good. Take care. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hello the unfolding head, thankyou so much for reading and letting me know you enjoyed this poem, always appreciated. Jenny.

 

Submitted by seashore on
Haven't been around much lately for various reasons but came for a quick look and had to stop and say what a wonderful piece this is Jenny - well done! Coral

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi coral, great to hear from you again, hope you are well. I'm really pleased you enjoyed this piece, thankyou for reading and letting me know. Jenny.

 

Submitted by maggyvaneijk on
Jenny this definitely deserved a big fat cherry, two if that were possible. I'm not a winter person yet you've got me longing for snow: flurries of Snow carry fresh hope on each flake that falls Beautiful!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Thanks so much maggy, glad I could give you a bit of Winter Magic. Really appreciate you reading and commenting. Cheers! Jenny.

 

Submitted by MistakenMagic on
Simply beautiful, Jenny! Well done :) Magic xxx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi there Magic, you are so kind, thankyou for the great comment. Jenny.xxx

 

Submitted by Savx on
Jenny, Beautiful piece! Definately deserved the cherry! Probably one of my favorite poems now! Awesome job. =))))))) And and and... I love your poems. Savannah

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Submitted by Savx on
Oh and ps I was able to picture the whole poem, I saw it all in my head! Like a movie or a music video! Savannah

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hello Savannah, you have really touched me with your kind words, thankyou so much. I'm really pleased you could picture the scene and isn't the Robin such a special bird? Thankyou for reading and the great comment. Jenny.