Resting Place

Gold cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 06 May 2021
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24 comments
 

Like owl soaring into the wind where

clouds or shadows are unpretentious,

there's satisfaction derived from being

wise for those natural simple pleasures;

 

like the magic of ballgowns on those apple

blossom trees...or sweet grass springing

from soft soil where sheep nestle by brook,

with freedom to reverie in pure tranquility;

and frolicsome new spring lambs play free.

 

If I could daydream in that drowsy pasture,

hear lilting – gurgling sound from flowing

stream, or distant warbling from some far

off tree meandering through the air faintly;

this would be a therapeutic remedy for me,

 

do not weep now, for the keepers of death

come without grief, just bind my fleshy form

to a willow tree, let my soul lace with each

rippling rise and fall as I take my last breath,

for then I'll have seen reflection of this glorious

sky and earth that is my home and place of birth.

Certificate 12
Poem
Spiritual
Fantasy
Nature
Love

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I do ke the phrase ballgowns on those apple blossom trees., especially after delighting in them and trying to photograph them a couple of days ago.

A series of lovely reminescences to meditate on on the relaxing beauty of sight and sound in our experienced countryside. Yes, relaxing in illness or death, though thought of the even better to come offered by grace would be even more strengthening, surely! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

glad you liked the idea of blossom appearing like a ballgown. I was kind of going into a fantasy world with this poem, but there are parts I would love to imagine taking my last breath. It was written after hearing about my 80 year old uncle dying in hospital on a covid ward. I can't think of anything worse than spending my last dying days in hospital, much rather be around nature.

But thank you for your thoughts which as always I appreciate.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Trevor,

it's always nice to know there are others who feel the same way I do. We do live on such a beautiful earth don't we? I just had this idea of spending that last moment looking at such beauty. I whole heartedly agree with you, we should really take seriously the idea of saving our earth, we can all do our bit to save the planet in our own way.

Thank you so much for stopping by to read and letting me know you liked. Lovely to hear from you.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Very much appreciate the cherries editors, it was one of the hardest I've written, so the cherries made it worth while.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

This beautiful piece of wisdom and tranquility is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.

Picture: Pixabay Creative Commons

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

This excellent poem, deep and meaningful, is your best, in my opinion, Jenny, and truly worthy of the golden cherries. Congratulation on the accolade.

Luigi xx

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Submitted by Di_Hard on

Truly comforting, soothing. I would like to be able to read this poem just before passing

 

 

Submitted by celticman on

a therapeutic remedy for us all, jenny. words that soothe. 

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

 

Beautiful poem with so much imagery. I loved the apple tree ballgowns especially.

Jean Day

Submitted by bhi on

The connection to all that is around us is so evident in the poem and the desire to be part of that so strong. Wonderful poem to read and reread and enjoy the different threads that it pursues and also as a monument to those that we love.

bhi  

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a lovely surprise to see this morning. smiley Thank you so much for pick of the day airyfairy. I really love the picture of blossom too, it sets the poem off nicely.

Thank you again.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Luigi, you've made writing this poem all the more worth while. It took me about two weeks to put together. From the moment I came home from my Uncles funeral, I just knew there was a poem inside just waiting to come out. 

I'm glad I took my time and welcome your kind words.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di, 'comforting and soothing,' is exactly what I was aiming to feel with this poem. Many thanks for sharing your kind words.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm so glad this poem resonates with you Jack. I like the idea of it being a therapeutic remedy. 

Thank you for stopping by to read and let me know, much appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

I was just gazing out the bedroom window at my neighbours blossom trees, I think they inspired the idea of ballgowns, although a lot of blossom has fallen, there's still some trees in bloom.

I'm glad I could bring imagery to the poem, it is what I was seeing as I wrote.

Many thanks for reading and your kind words.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello bhi,

you know I couldn't wish for a more insightful comment. Your appreciation is very welcome and holds meaningful reflection for what you are reading.

Thank you for your generous words and for reading.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by seashore on

Beautiful

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You say so much in one word Coral.

Thank you so much.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by hilary west on

One of your best, Jenny. You aren't thinking of giving up this mortal coil, are you? Strong presentiments of passing yet with the beauty of nature giving real hope.

Hilary   angel

 

Submitted by onemorething on

Beautiful Jenny, lovely imagery, full of peace. :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary,

no I'm definitely not giving up, there's too much to live for.smiley It's just a poem I spent hours on, after attending my uncle's funeral. 

I've been finding it hard to get inspired lately, so when this poem came together, it was wonderful. I hate not being able to write, very depressing, I suppose writing is an addiction, well it is for me.

Anyway I'll stop rambling on, but I'd like to say many thanks for reading and your thoughtful comment.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for stopping by to read Rachel. Glad you could see the peaceful surroundings. A writer on abc tales once told me, when writing you should show and not tell, I think I took on board what they said when I wrote this poem.

I'm glad you found the beauty in it and again thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by marandina on

Just gorgeous, Jenny :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Glad you liked Paul and thank you so much for letting me know. smiley

Jenny.