The birch

Gold cherry

By Parson Thru

Sun, 01 Dec 2019
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18 comments
 

The birch hangs mute
against a Magritte morning sky

Empty fractal fronds
diminish
like a resin map of lungs

Breathe

Taste the air

Bear witness
to the winter tones

Listen
to the deafening peace

Hold fast
to the moment

Rich
beyond your dreams

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Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

These things get us through the bad days

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

I couldn't remember writing this! Thanks insert. Hypothermic from sitting by the river. X

Parson Thru

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

This is an amazing poem that uses such great metaphors.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Thank you Jenny.

Thawing out with fish and chips.

Parson Thru

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

This is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day!

Please share/retweet if you enjoyed it too

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Submitted by Parson Thru on

Thank you!!!

Parson Thru

Submitted by Denzella on

  Hi Kevin,

Loved this poem. You,ve got a poetic soul and your use  of language is great. I always enjoy reading your work but, tell me.  What is the meaningt of the word 'Magritte' only with all this talk about climate change is it something i should be worrying about?  The canoe stands ready in the garage in any case.

Moya x

 

 

 

 

 

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Hello Moya!!!

 

How lovely to hear from you.  How are you?  How is your lovely German Shepherd?

René Magritte: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rene_Magritte

 

Thank you for reading this.  I'll always be thinking that you might read something I post now.

Are you still writing scripts?  I'll go and look! xx

 

Keep the canoe ready!

Parson Thru

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Kevin,

In answer to your first question, I'm sorrry to tell you I had to have Lincoln put down.  He had a torsion and knowing he would have to go through a great deal of pain and at his age, I coudn't put him through it.  It broke my heart. But. now. I have Devlin a rejected show dog but he is a very handsome boy with a quiet, gentle, nature but, at two yeas old, he had had no trainng.  I've managed to do a lttle bit with him but luckily he is  a good dog, very affecttionate and I love him.

In answer to your second question, Yes I'm still writing my bits of nonsense but 2017 was the last show that I  coiuld manage.  Especially as I havs moved to Bradford to be near my daughters but I do so miss my friends althoughj i visit them when I can.

Well you did ask

Moya xx,

   

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Oh Moya. I'm sorry about Lincoln, but you did the right thing (thinking of the human equivalent, I know what I'd take). I like the sound of Devlin.

Keep writing. You've got a lot closer to the bullseye than most of us ever will, and you might get there again yet. I hope you get to see your friends again. I know that feeling.

Let's stay in touch. Xx

Parson Thru

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I like the message in this, specially the last 2 lines, I try to think this too  :0) Good when peace from space is so huge everything else becomes insignificant. The short lines make everything more intense, it hangs in the mind like a misty breath.

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Thank you Di.

 

I froze earlier and forgot I'd written this.  I was going to report a possible error on the site!! :))))))

Parson Thru

Submitted by Di_Hard on

 With me it's trying to forget when I've done something silly :0) You must have been REALLY  cold!!! Your sensibility overcame your sense (she says austenatiously)

I'm glad you DID  post it, a great pick of the day!

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Worst thing was not realising. Thanks Di.

Just been reading your ravens poem. Lovely.

Parson Thru

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Impressive. A very imaginative metaphorical poem. Well done Kevin.

Best, Luigi.

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Thank you Luigi. That's really nice of you.

Parson Thru

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

and so you have the record to remember the riches of the moment, to grasp it again when not so cold, but feel the peace! Glad you shared, very vivid, could feel the cold, and the quiet space and beauty! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Thanks Rhiannon. Hope all well with you.

Parson Thru