Retreat

Cherry

By torscot

Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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10 comments
 

...woke up this morning to

another beautiful day

sliced sun streams through

the stained glass window 

tiny birds chirp and flutter as

they feed from the seed box

that rattles against the frame

 

of all the rooms in the old house

this is my favourite one

ancient creaking floor boards

smell sweetly of beeswax

 

exotic potted plants

weep gentle fragrances.

musty old curtains and cushions

with their silk and applique textures

soothing to the touch.

 

outside they are clearing

part of the old plantation to 

makeway for new growth

chain saws buzz and 

tractor engines labour

 

as they haul felled trees away

to be cut and shaped 

into a myriad of uses

wood smoke drifts over

filtering through the window

with it a blend of intoxicating moss

and freshly cut grass 

to inhale deeply…

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

You draw a soothing and refreshing picture, with envigorating and relaxing aromas and sounds. Yes, it sounds a lovely spot to unwind and drink all that in. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by torscot on

 Thanks Rhiannonw

A nice place to relax indeed.

Take care

torscot

Submitted by thornwood on

Hi, I thought your two poems have really good rythm.

Stephen d

Submitted by torscot on

Hello Steph.

Thanks for reading and posting a like.

I need to pop in and read your little tales asap

Regards

torscot

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi, this is an attractive piece. Loved the olfactories that give the poem sensuality!

 

Submitted by torscot on

Thanks Hillary.

Indeed a lovely place for the senses

regards

 

torscot

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Highly soporific, this little gem, torscot...not only that, but it made me feel quite warmly drowsy,

into the bargain.smiley  Personally, I cannot go to sleep at night without smothering myself, and my pillow with lavender essence.  

Seriously though, an emotive poem, and the best of luck with it in the competition, plus your other entries which I look forward to reading.

Sand Lady

 

Submitted by torscot on

Hello Sand lady.

I know I have said this before, your support on abc for  those who  post their poetry/ storys is highly valued.

Your presence is most welcoming to writers new and old.

Take care and thaks again for your positive feed back.

 

torscot

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

You are more than welcome, torscot, and thank you for your words...always a pleasure, especially when it comes to reading your worksmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Lovely. Is this an actual retreat house? I discovered Gaia House back in Jan and plan to do another 3 day retreat there early next year.