In Lucid Dreams
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By skinner_jennifer
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From out of the woods river wends
its way along banks of tall grasses,
thistles share in this beauty with
wild flowers; while weeping willows
catch their reflection in flowing cool
water.
As reverie unfolds; I close my eyes
breathing in nature's alluring fragrance,
enjoying damp green beneath my feet;
each step taken grounds spirit with
soothing calm.
Gazing down diversity this life
concealed in undergrowth resides;
sunlight rays...only occasionally
shimmering like glowing embrace
where warmth encourages energy.
But now at Autumn Equinox when
day and night are evenly matched,
trees mantled; leaves oscillate a
flexible dance; immersed in breezy
jaunt, for some a last waltz; before
they fall discovering that earthly realm;
regenerating life for new beginnings.
When peace is once more restored,
wet moss absorbs undulation of
river's whimsical ripples; where
displayed impressions seem to
separate as if not wishing the sail
of constraints, and I too will float
free in lucid dreams.
Pixabay free to use image.
Autumn Equinox begins under
a Harvest Moon, when day and night
are equal, on Friday 23rd September 2022.
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This is so alive and yet so
This is so alive and yet so dreamy, a lucid dream illustrated. It makes we want to get outside and experience autumn, although it still feels like summer outside in the sunshine.
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it certainnly was lucid
it certainnly was lucid poetry.
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"...for some a last waltz, before they fall..." Perfectly timed and beautiful piece. In lucid dreams, for sure. Congrats on the well deserved POTD, Jenny. Paul :)
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I'm glad you highlighted the
I'm glad you highlighted the pleasure of taking time to breathe in the fragrances and feel the softness (and squelchiness sometimes!) of the damp green beneath your feet! Rhiannon;
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A beautiful poem Jenny - very
A beautiful poem Jenny - very well deserved golden cherries. I wish I liked Autumn as much as you do!
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I enjoyed that poem, very
I enjoyed that poem, very evocative!
I like Autumn a lot also, the changing colours on the trees, the sunsets, and I enjoy taking pics of the changing scenes as the season progresses towards winter.
Regards
Mark
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The only reason I hated
The only reason I hated military housing is the lawn maintenance policy. Had to keep the lawn immaculate: mowed, trimmed, edged and leaves raked. Always wanted to leave the leaves alone. They serve a purpose when they fall.
V/R
TJ
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There's no stopping your
There's no stopping your inspiration now the weather's changed :0)
Favourite bits in this one "damp green beneath my feet" and "glowing embrace" and
"leaves oscillate a
flexible dance; immersed in breezy
jaunt, for some a last waltz"
and "whimsical ripples" had never thought of them being whimsical, but it's perfect!
congratulations on your golden cherries, to match the golden leaves :0)
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Hi Jenny,
Hi Jenny,
Very dreamy and nice olfactories too. I loved the squelchiness underfoot !
hilary
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What a lovely poem about the
What a lovely poem about the changing season Jenny and congratulations on a well deserved POD.
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This is our Poem of the Week - congratulations!
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Hi Jenny
Hi Jenny
What a lovely peaceful poem. I too love weeping weillows, and my favourite picture is a scene from New Zealand, on the Avon River in Christchurch where the willows are the main feature.
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I want.....
to go there and pitch a tent for a week, lay back, chill, listen to the water, lay down in that too, roll around in fallen leaves and equinox it for 7days......
Thanks for taking me there Jenn...... (well deserved accolades)
xx Kris*
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worst is over (is it?)
You must be glad the heat is over! I am sure it will be soon forgotten and there will be something else.
All the best & Nolan
PS. Jenny have you had these "lucid dreams"? I had plenty but not anymore. I found it unpleasant for the most part.
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