Joy Of Connecting To The Land

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Mon, 24 Apr 2023
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Leaning on rake I stand

motionless, mind adrift

on thoughts of meadow

grass and flowers;

observing half

hidden robin unclasp

writhing worm among

knotted branches,

 

steadfast gardeners friend

approaches wheelbarrow;

while I with cool serenity

aware of watchful eyes

gazing under pallid sky,

 

emotions sparkle in this

little birds eyes, no words

are needed; just a murmur

between heartbeats,

 

and when pearly drops of

rain begin bouncing off

each leaf creating gesture

like a slow smooch on the

breeze, then freshness will

once more blossom.

 

Buds appear embroidered,

a delight to butterflies and

bees. Ivy pervading very

old fence; where spiders

in late summer generate

gossamer...those miracles

so intricately perfected.

 

Where forget-me-nots;

dandilions and primroses

stand watch over insects,

as they wake from winter

slumber, their drowsy

spirits now alert to the

warmer air...and joy

connected to this land.

 

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Submitted by marandina on

"....drowsy

spirits now alert to the

warmer air...and joy

connected to this land."

Some wonderful images conjured, Jenny. Enjoyed your bucolic reveries, of course. Paul :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It was great to get your comment Paul. Thank you verfy much for stopping by to read and let me know you enjoyed.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

So much to notice in each little habitat! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhainnon,

I agree there is so much to notice, especially when gardening, which of course the robin loves.

Many thanks for reading and your comment.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

'emotions sparkle in this little birds eyes', I recognise that Jenny. Those little robins really do sparkle with intelligence and are so active, seemingly all year round. Ivy provides a great cover for insects and spiders whcih in turn feed our birds of course. You've painted such a rich image of nature alongside humanity.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jane,

viewing robin up close, reminded me of how I used to feel when younger, digging and connecting with nature. We do have a very old fence that's been up for more than thirty years, it's absolutely covered in ivy, which is what probably stops it from falling down, and like you say is a habitat for many insects.

Thank you so much for reading and your careful observations of this poem.

Jenny. smiley  

 

Submitted by celticman on

yes, it's easier to get joy from nature when it's warmer, jenny, but you capture the spirit too. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

your words are a real delight to read. That I managed to capture the spirit of nature is very rewarding.

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

Those cherries were very much appreciated too. Thank you. yes

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

This is lovely. Your word choice as always is fresh and appropriate.  I like the dandelions looking out for the insects.

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi  Jean,

glad you liked the idea of the dandelions looking out for the insects. We seem to be acumulating loads of primroses that have spread out on our grass, and in one corner the forget-me-nots are thriving, which is lovely to see.

Many thanks for reading and your thoughts, which are always greatly appreciated.

Hope you are having a better day today.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I really like how all your observations unfold from "leaning on rake I stand", I could imagine you looking round, seeing your bright eyed robin "unclasp writhing worm among knotted branches" and "Buds appear embroidered". Thankyou for posting this meadow update :0)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

you know those little seedlings are already shooting through the soil, among the long blades of grass. April has given the perfect conditions with the light rain we've had and days of sunshine too.

My partner's been sowing lettuce, carrots, tomatoes and radishes already, and some strawberries are doing really well...he's a dab hand at seperating the plants from last years plants.

I'm so glad you liked my poem. The little robin comes every day as we potter around, I think it's hoping we dig up some juicy worms, but now I just tend to put top soil on top of what we've already got.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment, it's always a pleasure to converse with you Di.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

Nature is so lovely this time of year. I just took the first half mile walk that I have had recently and tried to take in all the new flowers and leaves on trees.  

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

I'm so glad you've been able to get out and about, you certainly deserve a break, and I'm sure nature is a great tonic.

I'm very grateful to you for taking the time to read this poem and let me know. 

Thinking of you at this time and take care.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Kris on

Keep it up.... I'm there in heart & soul, bugs & flowers, spiderwebs, buds & butterflies, rain drops & bare foot in the grass.... I can feel it & smell it.....

Just stop'n bye read'n some of my favorite poets..... Gotta read your latest... Thx!

P.s... ahh did I lose that rake in garden dream when I was last there? angelwink

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks so much for reading and commenting Kris. Glad you enjoyed and you've put a great big smile on my face with your comment. smiley  Thank you so much.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Nolan on

You make it so lovely not a greenfingers myself, but I would say anchored yes. 

Mary mary quite contrary ... hope your garden grows expentionentially! & Nolan

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Nolan,

sowed an area of meadow seeds on a part of our garden, but as of yet no flowers have appeared, just a lot of long grass, but it's still early days yet, though I'm not holding out much hope...just have to wait and see. I'm not really that greenfingered myself these days, but I used to be a dab hand at tending to new shoots and getting good results.

The little robin still comes to watch me when I'm working in the garden, looking for a juicy worm no doubt. wink 

I'm grateful for your thoughts on this poem, and thank you for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley