Easter Thoughts

By skinner_jennifer

Sat, 11 Apr 2020
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Now! Still the air,

revealing beauty of

maiden petals,

vases in airy rooms,

rose hip kisses

of open buds,

bringing a welcome

to the Easter home.

 

In garden

primroses flourish

in harmonious

fulfillment,

as breath from

mossy bed rises

before early

morning rejoices.

 

Spring's rumour

of summer's return

whispered on a breeze,

ferns nod with dignity

like gowns hanging

eloquently, vapour

hidden beneath

tentacle of leaves,

 

but! What of twisted

daffodils dance? Now

they bow to green blades,

relaxed in hypnotic

sleeping trance,

before returning to earth

where to soothe and

nourish is the plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I love your nature poems Jenny - there's so much to see at this time of year isn't there.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

The weather's been a great blessing with the confinement and to see the transformation that is happening. I like how you look at the lovely moss and graceful ferns, and the daffodil leaves feeding bulbs for next year's show. And all a reminder of Easter being the Paschal season of celebrating eternal life from Jesus' death and resurrection. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by onemorething on

Very pretty picture painted, Jenny. Love the breath rising from mossy beds, makes me want to lie down and have a rest on one. :)

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

You are good at these nature poems. I found it fittingly evocative and quite uplifting when we need something to raise our spirits!

Hilary     angel

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you insert. Yes there is so much to see and I'm sure there are more insects around than other years, the bees seem to be out in force along with many other flying insects.

Glad you enjoyed my poem and again thank you for letting me know.

Jenny. Happy Easter.

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I know the birdsong is supposed to be much easier to hear because of the lack of noise pollution - I wonder if ti's the same with insects too? 

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you for your kind words Rhiannon and glad you liked this poem.

Jenny. Happy Easter.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rachel,

those mossy beds are soft and spongy, so I can understand why you would want to lie down and rest on one.

I'm pleased you liked my poem and thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Jenny.  Happy Easter.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary

what a kind comment. To know this poem lifted spirits is all I could ask for.

Thank you so much for reading and your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley Big easter smiles from me.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You could be right insert. Nature's certainly thriving in our garden.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

This one reminds me of those Pre Raphaelite paintings with the rich greens and twining stems, you have made a very dreamy feeling. I really like :

"returning to earth

where to soothe and

nourish is the plan."

From your comment about bees? I think we have more bumblebees this year too. I don't see why though, cos they wouldn't have time to grow up already would they? Maybe more survived the Winter because it was so mild. I love coming across them in the woods, househunting in the sunshine where I go to escape the house :0)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

you know I just love the Pre Raphaelites, I have a beautiful book of paintings from that era. So I'm honoured that you think this poem describes that category.

I think you are right about our mild winter, as I did see some bumble bees back early this year, infact I wrote a poem about it. I'm having to put a net up on the door as they keep flying into our conservatory and it's hard to get them out without upsetting them. It's strange how they buzz when upset, yet hum when happy, don't know if you've noticed this.

Sitting in the garden is so amazing, it's like living in the countryside without any sounds apart from nature...just lovely.

I haven't been out walking for over a week now because it's been too hot for me, but I hear it's supposed to cool down, so I shall be out walking tomorrow hopefully.

Hope you and yours are having a good easter and thank you for stopping by.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by JamesF on

I love the shaped verse, like a vase of flowers or a woman in profile, and the "rose hip/kisses" - beautiful, sweetly clipped phrasing. Lovely work.

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi James,

you know I never thought of the verses resembling a vase of flowers or a woman in profile, what a lovely idea. I always get excited at other peoples impressions of my poems and love your idea.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts.

Happy Easter to you and yours.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by peterelbee on

A very vivid horticultural refection of Easter. I particularly liked the phase: “but! What of twisted daffodils dance? Now they bow to green blades…”

Thank you for sharing this.
Peterelbee

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for your comment Peterlbee, it's always nice to recieve others observations. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem and picked out your favourite lines, just wish those daffodils lasted slightly longe, but hey ho it's not to be.

Jenny.