Shelter For The Weary

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 09 Aug 2023
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Each year I journey through

the seasons where guardians

commune with earth, share

awareness of mother nature's

embrace;

 

a place where the elemental 

is welcome, willing familiars

that bring so many blessings;

even though no words are

spoken.

 

Area of serenity that's plucked

from the land, I'll show concern

give shelter to woodlice and ant,

 

garden snails slumber; their

hideaway in green tangle of

shade, a jungle assembled,

not by me – but environments

aid.

 

I remember when sunlight

came rushing in, blue-tit

flitted down to investigate;

trilling.

 

“This Structure that should

be my nesting place, nailed

to high trunk of tree, but

instead its here on the ground;

a shelter for the weary...but not

for me.”

 

Its chorus was heard on that

restful day, but it was only my

imagination before bird flew

away.

 

Photo is my own.

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Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by Turlough on

The seasons are indeed a journey. Our world changes every season but also each day of every season, as each step of any journey might reveal something new.

I like the suggestion that garden snails have found the need to take it easy; to slow down a bit.

Lovely words Jenny... all of them.

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Turlough,

It's amazing how as I get older the seasons seem to change faster. I can hardly comprehend that we're so close to Autumn already. There are at least three snails in birdhouse in photo above, perhaps they know something we don't. wink

I'm happy you found the words pleasing and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

you've an eye for all the unlovely creatures, Jenny. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ah! That's so kind of you to leave such a thoughtful comment Jack.

Many thanks for reading too.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I love your macro views, zooming in as with "green tangle of / shade, a jungle assembled". I like watching snippets of lives there, too :0) It is brilliant how you draw attention to these vital creatures

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Di,

I'm glad you understood what I was trying to put across in this poem. You are of course correct that these creatures are so vital to the enviroment...as with all the other insects whether crawling or flying.

I did go through a faze of creating fairy gardens in our own garden, whether in pots, or just dotted around, it was fun collecting bits of shells and dolls house furniture from charity shops. But our gazebo blew down and I had no where to really create, so all my bits and pieces are tucked away in boxes, but hey you never know, I might get the chance to create again. 

Many thanks for taking the time to read and share your thoughts, I'm very grateful.

Jenny. smiley 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for those lovely cherries Editors, they're always such a pleasure to see.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

"...a place where the elemental 

is welcome, willing familiars

that bring so many blessings;"

 

Another dreamy, journey into nature with Jenny. Very lovely, of course. And an adorable pic. Paul :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,

your comment was magic to read and always a pleasure to know you enjoyed my words.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

You make me think of playing alone in the garden as a child. A world of ceaseless wonder and fascination.

Keep well Jenny, allmost weekend hey? Tom

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ah! Bless you Tom.smiley I suppose the child in me has never grown up, though sadly I can't say the same about the body. frown

Hope you are keeping busy and doing the things you enjoy. Still thinking of your brother by the way, and wishing him a speedy recovery.

I appreciate you stopping by to read and leave such a kind comment. Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by jeand on

Lovely little poem Jenny. Lots of details that make it so realistic.

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

lovely to hear from you, and thank you so much for reading my poem.

Hoping you are doing okay.

Jenny. smiley