All Seasons' Refuges

Gold cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 17 Sep 2022
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Into the woods in the springtime,
meet vivid carpets of blue,
sparkles of white windflowers
brighten up the smoky hue.
    Come out of the woods with lighter hearts
    refreshed by the sight new growth imparts.

Into the woods in the summer,
enjoying the shade and the green,
calmed and soothed by the gentle sounds
and varied leaf patterns there seen.
    Come out of the woods to enjoy once more
    bright sunshine, more energy than before.

Into the woods in autumn,
for glorious colours so bold,
when sunshine shines they seem alight,
as the trees prepare for the cold.
    Come out of the woods to face dull days
    cheered by the colour display ablaze.

Into the woods in winter,
when trees are stark and bare,
their branches’ shapes then clearly seen,
look past to the landscape where
    we return, coming out after exploration –
    the buds had foretold spring’s transformation.

[IP:out of the woods]

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Comments

Submitted by airyfairy on

This is beautiful, Rhiannon. Lovely response to the IP and a thought-provoking look at the woods in the different seasons. Gave me a real feeling of being there. 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, thank you. That was what I was aiming at, trying to capture and express for others something of the feeling going there at very different times. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Oh Wow! When I was trying to think up an I P I never hoped anyone might write something so brilliant as this! WOW Rhiannon!!!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Di, though I wouldn't say it is brilliant, and I was a bit worried whether the rough rhythm worked out OK, but decided not to fiddle any more! Actually, I felt quite stumped at first, though wanting to do something promoted by your phrase, and suddenly thought of going in, and then coming out, … and then it  developed! So thank you too! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you very much for the cherries for this. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

What a wonderful interpretation of the IP (which is particularly good this week isn't it?). Thank you Rhiannon!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, very much! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

Certainly beautiful, full of colour and a journey through the seasons. Lovely. Paul :)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Paul. Glad you thought it so. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Nature's seasons come and go, and with it the changing of colours throughout the woods. You've managed to capture each one that leaves its memory with us so well in this poem Rhiannon.

Lovely read.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny, and they are always refreshing!. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

Beautiful Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. Hope you are all well. Nice to hear from you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Rhiannon, I like the rhythm of your poem. It mirrors the seasonal rhythm of the changes of Nature in the woods. You show us how the lights and colours inside the woods can lighten our moods. Thank you xx Ray

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Ray. I appreciate your comment. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

All Seasons' Refuges describes beautifully the pleasure and wonder to be found in the natural world, and is a good reminder that there's more to life than what's in the news.

That's why it's our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day!

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Yes, I hope it brings to mind the blessings we have all around us, despite the anger. Rhiannon