In Lucid Dreams

Gold cherry
Poem of the week
Pick of the Month

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 22 Sep 2022
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37 comments
 

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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Comments

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

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. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jane,

I know exactly how you feel about it still feeling like summer outside, though I can feel that change coming, and for me it's such a special time of the year, when the food that's grown in the garden is ready to be picked and stored for colder days ahead.

I'm glad you liked this poem, it took me to a special place in my mind, it was nice to think I could take you with me.

Thank you so much for reading and I appreciate your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by drew_gummerson on

Congratulations! This is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Wow! Thank you so much Drew. It's so encouraging to recieve Pick of the day. I enjoyed writing this poem and the gold cherries are the icing on the cake.

So very happy.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

it certainnly was lucid poetry. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack, you know me, always got my head in the clouds...day dreaming of those special places in nature. wink

Thank you so much for reading and taking the time out to comment.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

"...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 :) 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul, it's always a thrill to read your thoughts. I was watching the branches swaying in the breeze today, imagined the leaves dancing a last waltz before they fall. I'm delighted you enjoyed and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

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;

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon, it's always nice when someone can relate to my words. There's nothing like walking bare foot on wet grass. We never got to see any this summer with that heatwave, don't you just love that fragrance too? It makes everything seem so much fresher.

I'm always grateful for your comments and thank you also for reading.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

A beautiful poem Jenny - very well deserved golden cherries. I wish I liked Autumn as much as you do!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert, it certainly wouldn't be right if we were all the same. I used to love summer when I was younger, but now I'm older I just can't take the sun, it seems so much hotter and brighter these days. 

I was so thrilled to get the gold cherries, they give me such a boost when I'm not feeling confident, so for that I'll always be grateful.

Thank you always for sharing your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by mark p on

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

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's great to hear from you Mark. I just love the changing colours of autumn, it's like a bohemian haven for me and very comforting. I think we certainly need nature in this ever changing world we live in, and I just so appreciate it when someone reads and gets the same pleasure I do.

Thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by TJW on

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

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You are so right about the leaves serving a purpose TJ. Me and my partner collect up the leaves and put them on the compost heap or back on the earth to rot down. We do have quite a few trees in our garden, so autumn is a busy time of the year.

I'm grateful to you for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

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)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's so kind of you to read and let me know you liked this poem Di. I couldn't let the I P go by without sharing a poem. It took me a week to work out, and I played around a lot with this one...but of course had fun. wink

Appreciate that you liked the whimsical ripples, they do seem playful, and the part about the leaves dancing a last waltz, when the branches sway, they do seem to move in unison.

Thank you for the great inspiration point which certainly inspired me. 

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

Very dreamy and nice olfactories too. I loved the squelchiness underfoot !

hilary   smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary,

I'm so glad you thought the poem was dreamy, that's exactly what I was aiming for. Thank you so much for reading and letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

What a lovely poem about the changing season Jenny and congratulations on a well deserved POD.smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm really happy and chuffed to get such a kind comment Penny. Your congratulations is most welcome. Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

This is our Poem of the Week - congratulations! 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Wow! airy fairy, I don't know what to say...it's like a dream come true to get poem of the week, I'm so excited.  I certainly won't forget this night in a hurry.

BIG THANKS TO YOU AND ALL THE EDITORS FOR MAKING MY WEEKEND SPECIAL.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by jeand on

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. 

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

It's so encouraging to know you found this poem peaceful, it was one of the reasons I wrote this one, hoping the reader would imagine that special place they can go when life gets too busy. 

I too love Weeping Willows, I always think they are trees that stand out because of their originality. The Avon river in Christchurch New Zealand certainly sounds like such a pretty place. 

I'm grateful to you for reading and glad you liked. Thank you for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Kris on

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*

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Kris, 

if I was young now, I couldn't think of anything better than pitching a tent at the scene in my poem, but sadly I wouldn't be able to get up off the ground if I lay down now! blush These poor old legs of mine are like so stiff.

When I was younger I used to love camping, even out in the open with just a sleeping bag on warm nights. There's nothing like falling asleep on the beach after watching the sun go down, then waking up to the sun rising...perfect.

I'm glad you picture the scene and enjoyed the read. Thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Nolan on

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.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Nolan,

you are so right, I'm really glad the Summer is coming to an end, it's been such a hot one. As far as lucid dreams go, I always take myself away to that special place, because it's so peaceful, and reminds me of the beauty of nature that's still out there.

My favourite pass time is walking in the woods with my partner and taking in the natural world around, it calms me down and inspires. I'm sorry your lucid dreams are unpleasant, it's such a shame.

Any way hope you can take something more positive from my poem, and thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts which are always welcome.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

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