Caught In Charm Of What I See

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Sun, 18 Aug 2024
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Dear diary...

My senses experience significant

aura caught in moments like this,

in my mind lightness flutters...

shimmering even in absence of

sun.

 

Ruddled marked sheep spill out in

fields; fresh sweet grass that's no

longer drenched with early dew,

fleeces once bathed in sun's rays;

left behind beyond trees.

 

What I see now; an unassuming

lake – wild as its inhabitants,

where rushes enfold ripples that

catch the light; every bit in

harmony as sound of plucked harp.

 

I'm lulled by arrival, beautiful

essence; family of swans, eight

fluffy infants must be cared for,

born into this world with not a

care...

 

I clasp my camera ready for action,

eyes weep with happy emotional

tears, taking silent steps back home

to dreamland, not wishing to break

the spell.

 

Photo is my own, taken again at

Stanton Park back in early June,

of a family of swans. Eight fluffy

sygnets swam right up to me with

mum and dad already to pose...

put a big smile on my face.

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

Swans and signets are special but more common. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

I'm normally quite frightened of getting to close to swans because they can attack, but this family were so friendly and even posed for me, getting really up close. The best part was there was nobody else around apart from me and my partner, which made it even more special.

Thank you for reading and leaving a comment, much appreciated.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It was a nice surprise to see the cherries. Many thanks Editors.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Turlough on

A really nice poetic description of life around a lake. I like this and I like your photograph too.

There's something really special about swans. People say they can break your arm but I've never seen them show any more aggression than a bit of that snorting-growling noise they make when you go near thier nests. I could look at them for hours.

I remember reading the Children of Lir when I was a kid and then wishing I could be a Child of Lir whenever human childhood problems cropped up. 

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Turlough,

so glad you enjoyed the poem,The photo was one of a few I took, it was a hard choice because another one had the sygnets playing together dipping and coming back up and gazing at me as if to say: "Look at what we can do." It was so amusing to watch, but in the end I chose this photo, I'm happy you liked it..

I'd never heard of the Children of Lir, but discovered it on youtube, and that it was an Irish tale about children being turned in to swans. I love those Celtic legends, they hold so much meaning to the past, we should hold on to them.

I think because they came to me...probably looking for food, but I stood very still and didn't alarm them in any way, which was probably the reason they weren't nervous. I have to admit that's the closest I've ever been to a family of swans in my life, so you can understand why I was so emotional.

It's always great to hear from you and hear your thoughts.

Many thanks.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Turlough on

I understand you completely Jenny. It's aways an emotionally overwhelming feeling when animals approach us, signifying that they trust us. Even if they probably only want some food it's still great to feel that connection with them.

A lovely moment by the lake to treasure in your writing, your photographs and your memory.

Turlough

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

A lovely scene, shorn sheep and swan family.

So graceful and maajestic as they glide along, like a royal barge expecting cheers from the bank!

To approach would worry them that they were going to be attacked, or their cygnets or their nest, and those wings are certainly powerful! Thank you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

Stanton Park seems to have everything, apart from mountains. We're loosing so much of our countryside to development, that it's great to have somewhere like Stanton Park to wander, with it's woods, lake and fields.

I would never approach a family of swans intentionally. I just happened to be standing looking over the lake, when the family came to me, and even though I never had any food for them, they started performing as if they knew I wanted photos of them, which was why I got so emotional. My partners used to fish alot when he was fit, so he didn't understand why I was crying happy tears, but he knows I get very emotional at most things I enjoy.

Thank you for your kind words and reading, it was much appreciated.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

Great response to the IP, Jenny. It's a special moment when we're allowed up close to another species. There's something reassuring in knowing that they are going about their own lives, and couldn't give a stuff what we're up to or whatever our current preoccupations are. They'll tolerate us as long as we respect them, as you have here. Sadly, that's not always a human being's way.

Thanks for such a lovely read.

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi airyfairy, I'm very grateful for your kind words. Taking in the beauty of these majestic birds was such a pure delight . The people who work at Stanton park are very much on the same wavelength as me...if not more. They even hand weave fences in some parts of the woods to protect certain trees.

There's a peaceful calm about the park that I cannot explain, and I think those swans must feel it too. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and let me know your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

"in my mind lightness flutters...

shimmering " that's a great way to describe feeling very happy! Thankyou so much for sharing this moment. 8 signets is a LOT! I do wonder if they picked up on your joy at seeing them? I am sure animals and birds can. Maybe the parents were proud :0)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Di, 

glad you understood those lines, it was exactly how I felt, even though I had trouble walking. You're right, I've never seen so many sygnets in one family, all paddling along together without a care in the world...such a beautiful sight to behold. It would be great to think that the parents were proud and wanted to show off their extended family, that's such a wonderful way to think Di.

Thank you so much for reading and your comment which I am very grateful for.

Jenny.

 

 

 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I hope you had good news, when you went to see the Doctor about your hip?

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

I had an x ray done on my hip and the surgeon said I would need a hip replacement, but he wasn't sure that was where the pain was coming from, so I had to go back to the hospital last Friday and have a scan done on my lumber region of my back and pelvis, so I'm just waiting for the results to come back.

Thank you for your concern, it was kind of you to ask.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I am glad that your pain is being investigated now. I hope the x ray shows the cause, and that doctors know how to sort it. You are so brave, take care of yourself

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks Di. I just hope the scan comes up with a reason for my back pain. smiley

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

What a wonderful, special time that was for you Jenny - thank you so much for sharing it. I once lived in a house with a stream at the end of the garden and I was lucky enough to have a swan couple build a nest right there in front of me - it was such an amazing experience. The swans trusted me, even though my sons were both young at the time, and I had cats - because we were always very careful near them. We were so near we even got to see one of the eggs hatch - I'll never forget that moment!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning insert,

I'm glad you enjoyed this poem that I had much pleasure in writing and expressing my feelings. The house you once lived in sounds amazing, having a stream at the bottom of the garden would be a dream come true for me when I was younger.

Your sons must have had a great time growing up as young boys to be so close to nature. How special to be near enough to see one of the eggs hatch, I can understand why you would never forget that moment.

It was lovely hearing from you and thank you so much for reading and sharing your words which were a pleasure to read.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by marandina on

"..family of swans, eight

fluffy infants must be cared for.."

This reminds me of West Hunsbury Country Park near me.

That's a bucolic poem and a lovely pic, Jenny. Just lovely :)

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

So glad you liked this poem and the photo Paul. 

Thank you so much for reading and letting me know.

Jenny.