In A Place Of Respite

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 19 Jul 2023
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In forest dream, I draw on

such sensations, my world

suspended between sky and

earth; where tiny insects

crawl, some fly to unhurried

silence,

 

visible above are balmy

clouds that seem to peek;

presence tranquil...floating,

as I along this trail with

deep respect maintain my

thoughts; only distracted

by clear birdsong.

 

Further on I carry constant

attachment to green forest

vegetation, ferns share their

wisdom of endurance, my

tensions and worries to

wither in tangle of ivy...or

caught in gossamer webs.

 

Along with me the sky shall

gaze upon those bark tree

faces that appear to kiss

white billows, while

branches cradle offshoots.

 

I ponder! Will leaves in

autumn descend – shaken

from their core and blown;

will it be their final journey

to a place of rest, or just a

respite before awakening again?

A question we all would wish to know.

 

Photos my own.

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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

It sounds like a beautiful dream Jenny, thank you for sharing;

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

'Sounds like a beautiful dream.' That's so very kind of you to say insert.

Many thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by celticman on

I'll put off the place of rest, as for the rest you've covered it. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I understand completely what you're saying Jack. Appreciate that you liked the rest, and thank you for reading and letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

"Will leaves in Autumn descend.."

 

Dreamy reverie, lovely photo. Your forest dreams are a pleasure to read :) 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,,

I always enjoy writing about the forest and woods, there's always so much mystery to be found when you look carefully. 

It's always a pleasure to receive your comment too. Thank you so much for reading and letting me know, much appreciated.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Looking at the interweaving green tangles can be very relaxing and soothing of tensions. Interesting that you can dream such!

As for awakening from our bodies' failing we are given the answer. In John chapter 5 in the Bible Jesus speaks of the dead being called out in the future (veres28,29), and the rest of the chapter and the whold Bible makes clear that where it distinguishes between 'those who have done good' with 'those who have done evil' that particularly includes our attitude to his offer now, before that time, of eternal life and forgiveness of the wrongs we have done, washing. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

when walking in the forest or in the woods, I always look out for the little things. Having had the woods at the bottom of our garden when I was growing up, I feel such an affinity with the trees and all of wonderful nature in a spiritual way.

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

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Nolan on

As in a Canyon "Further on I carry constant attachment to green forest vegetation, ferns share their. ... dreamlike silent beauty of shades

Lovely! Cheers Jenny & Nolan

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Lovely to hear from you Nolan. Your comment is pure poetry itself.

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Great words Jenny. So descriptive of times I spend in woodland.

I always look for the respite before awakening again. It always happens. It always brings a smile to my face in the spring.

Lovely words, Good on you.

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

So glad my words resonated with you Turlough. Whether walking in woodland or forest, nature always seems to calm the spirit and refresh the mind. Hope you manage to have many summer trips into nature, before the summer ends.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and letting me know, always appreciated.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Kris on

His compliment encompasses everything I wanted to express.....

I would add..... I can feel a refreshing, reinvigorating, reliving, almost therapeutic cool breeze as I read it several times + I see faces in tree bark too......

Thx Jenn* angel

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Kris,

thank you for such an appreciative comment. You read this poem exactly the way I was trying to express my own feelings. I find that since retiring, I can appreciate the walks in woods and forests a whole lot more, they always help me sleep better at night too.

I'm very grateful to you for letting me know you read and enjoyed.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley