Up On The Ridgeway

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Tue, 08 Mar 2022
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17 comments
 

So much breathing space as

strong winds pierce miles of

untamed vacant high ground,

relentlessly absorbing each

battering constructed by nature.

 

Now we have time on our hands,

laughing through blustery; biting

cold, jostled as we struggle like

windswept ships at sea,

 

driven along Ridgeway with

purpose: withstanding harshness,

surviving volatile brass monkey

temperatures and lurid sun.

 

Passionate madness across each

rise and fall, mounds established

foundations of distant past; once

crucial for survival of human kind,

 

yet now for us consumed with no

shelter, an ethos needing respect

for its perpetual willingness to

free the troubled soul.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by marandina on

I could picture a headfirst struggle against high winds. A dramatic poem of nature with layers of meaning. Very nicely done, our Jenny. Paul

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Really glad I could describe the drama for you. That bracing wind certainly makes you feel energized.

It's a place of such beauty leaving me wanting to return constantly.

Thank you for your kind words.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I felt that I could feel the vigorous battering and sharp temperatures freshening my face and pushing me along with you! I liked the reference to 'vacant high ground' , and the hillforts up there.. I wasn't sure of the meaning of the last two lines. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

you grasped my poem perfectly. The last two lines were describing the importance of the Ridgeway, my nearest escape into the hills, with its atmosphere needing respect because of its longstanding history. My spirit always feels invigorated after walking up there, and any troubles I might have just don't seem as important when I return home.

Thank you for asking, it gave me a chance to explain. Also I appreciate you reading and your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Gosh Jenny, every single line of this has something wonderful! Intense sensations, and also full of meaning

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

you know I always feel like a child again when I'm up on the Ridgeway, especially when the wind's blowing at your back and urging you on. There's a freedom up there that sets me free, and has me all excited to be out there. This particular day I felt like I could fly it was so windy.

Your understanding of this poem and the fact you grasped the sensations was exactly what I felt, glad it came across. Thank you so much for stopping by to read and let me know.

Much appreciated.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

Your poem makes me remember my son and my walk in that area. Beautifully written as always.

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm so glad you managed to find your way to the Ridgeway, I remember you said you were going there.

It truely is a place of natural beauty, and gives a sense of peace.

I'm thankful for your comment and glad you enjoyed reading.

Many thanks again.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A very expressive poem that emphasises your love of nature and your poetic talent that has made gigantic steps since an unduly hesitant beginning. Your writing is always worthy of appreciation.

Luigi xx 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What  kind words to say, you've given me a sense of achievement. I do enjoy writing poetry so much and it's the longest running hobby I've ever had...which is all down to abc tales and you lovely people.

I'm very grateful to you for reading and letting me know. Let's hope we continue to grow the more we learn and share.

Thank you and take care Luigi.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Editors,

the cherries were a lovely surprise and very much appreciated. Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Hades502 on

Hey Jenny, another great poem. Congratulations on the cherries. My apologies for not having been on this site and reading your stuff for a time, but I have been busy creating a YouTube channel and am also back at work. Writing is on the backburner for me at the time. I thought I would just come on here and read a little today. I hope you have been well.

GGHades502

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Wow! It sounds like you've been very busy. I hope your youtube you've created goes well. Thank you for stopping by to read my poem, it's much appreciated.

Take care.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

This sounds like a place I would love to visit. I love nature especially on a blustery day; it does make you feel alive, the winds, warm or chilled, have a way of stirring the soul. I loved this poem and the place it took me to. Thank you for sharing this Jenny.smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm so glad I could take you there. The Ridgeway is certainly wild, open and free and always a pleasure to walk with its miles of hills, but also farmland that's always a pleasure to be a part of. 

Thank you so much for reading and your great comment.

Take care.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Frances Macaula... on

Thank you Jennifer, this is a wonderfully expressed experience, shared with us all.  Even the sense of freedom from the last line. My kind of poetry: many-layered, eliciting an instant but also measured response.  Congratulations on the cherries, too.  Well-deserved. 

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's always good to know that a poem works. There's such a sense of freedom when walking across hills and being able to see for miles, I'm glad I was able to convey that feeling to you in this poem.

Your comment was very uplifting for me and I greatly appreciate it. The cherries are always a nice bonus. smiley

Thank you so much.

Jenny.