England's Harmony

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 01 Feb 2023
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I'll miss energy of Winter's

bracing cold winds sweeping

away cobwebs from summer's

heatwave, bundled up warmly;

off for a stroll in afternoon sun.

 

My willing attention drawn

to rough crack of dead twigs

on boughs; as sparrows and

blue tits hop from branch to

branch – enjoying that time

before earth awakes, tiny

steps is all it takes...

 

there's no rush as torpid

hedgehog's dreaming, then

in spring silently emerging,

bide time little one; let not

impatience be your guide.

 

When as a child I'd slip

under spring's blue sky,

encouraged by awakening

to a world of luminosity in

woodland enchantment –

 

now elderly taking pleasure

in the yawning promise of

open daffodils, followed by

delicate kiss from tulips,

before venturing between

trees; where verdant colours

reveal textures brushing

fingertips.

 

Pink blossom will once again

incorporate blush where there's

blue and green, those bees heard

buzzing...while not always seen,

for we are blessed with England's

harmony; on that we faithfully glean.

 

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Enjoying the waiting time, with its bracing cold, and the memories and anticipation of the colourful world opening up again! and hopefully encouraging others to do so! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I'm loving this weather at the moment, enjoying some local walks and time to meander without getting too hot, even the sun is a pleasure, with the cold breezes on my face. I love Spring too, but when it gets too hot in the summer, I just stay in, or go out very early in the morning.

I'm glad you're enjoying this time of the year too. We are so lucky to have these wonderful seasons that change, it all works harmoniously for everyone.

Thank you for reading and your lovely comment.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

We certainly are blessed, Jenny. Sometimes I wonder why we go to such lengths to make our own entertainment when all thise is just outside, it's a shame many children don't have much access to nature and this world in luminosity.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jane,

I was lucky enough as a child to have woods right outside our garden gate, so spent a lot of time in nature, it's one of the things I'm so grateful to have experienced so I could let my imagination run away. 

Feel exactly the same as you when I think of the children today who don't have access to woods or nature. The problem now is that there's so much more danger around for the young, what with drugs and fear of being attacked, it's like a minefield.

I appreciate you taking the time to read this poem and let me know your thoughts.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by marandina on

I'm looking forward to that ".. delicate kiss from tulips". Spring is definitely in the air as winter fades. Eloquently said, of course. Just lovely. Paul 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,

it's always great to hear from you. I think the colours of spring are my favourite part about the season, well that and the sound of birds, and new buds appearing.

I always remember easter as a child, it was the first real holiday of the year, and us kids would have great fun planning the dens in the woods for the summer, it would be our own space and sometimes we'd have a theme...like a pirate ship, or we'd be castaways like Robinson Crusoe. Cowboys and Indians was my favourite.

Like you I prefer to focus on the natural world now. I enjoyed putting this poem together after reading the I P. I'm glad you enjoyed reading and thank you for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for the lovely cherries Editors, they're really appreciated.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

the colour is coming jenny, but you brought it earlier. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

That's such a kind comment Jack, brought a smile to my face. smiley 

Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to share your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I really love how personal all your poems are, growing from your soul, enriched by your experiences through life. as if they are flowers themselves

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you for your lovely words of encouragement Di. The I P's are certainly giving me food for thought at the moment.

Jenny. smiley