Fear of Falling

I like this. Takes something very natural and then spirals off into what life is about - all 'those for whom perfections comes and goes, unnoticed' (great line). A little like Edward Thomas' Addlestrop poem when a single birdsong becomes every bird in that place. And (in the sense of unnoticed things) something like a rather nice passage in the (fairly wierd at times) book of Job where God talks about sending rain on deserts where no one has ever been. Something like that. Nicely full of meaning (to me anyway). Rob

This is brilliant, Tina! I too was going to mention Thomas's 'Adlestrop' having studied it rather thoroughly for my English AS! I love the whole analogy of the plums - very clever, and I'm sure everyone can take some meaning from it! Well done ;) Magic xxx

new Silver-spun-sand Really powerful exciting poem. First my brain thought fallen of war? But this brilliant a great poet. Very hectic,time over Volcano eruption and daughter and son in law couldn't go Spain.As planned,ends up back at work, hope to fly his realtion and Aunt Sat; But he's mine had bad back 3 weeks now up back at snooker!then bowls coming up,not what I say? Messages daughter,no replies,only days I know,then he sends text hate,can't work, all three tell different version, or no me at all.So had enough and clear of alone walk. Cn you telle me what is the difference between a conversation and talk,I am told I don't make conversation,when they are to-gether and I am interrupted if I speak. I love all about the fallen plums etc; now re-tried IP Tony Editor kindly commented and liked bits,try again. Off for a walk.No arguments,to old now. Can't ever be right. Hope your well. Mobiles I hate,I wouldn't have one. Mine won't evemn take me or shopping where is to-getherness. It seems chatting!days taken out only apply to some. Even an x work pal he'd go out drink and chat!not in my days times changed presents jewelly cheap,not mean't say how nice a thing for the three worked with. Why not writing set or something. just off catch later. Can't make out what do wrong sometimes. All self to-day.Necks improving tired. Hope your well I used to "Astral" fly brilliant,one never lands? It's an escapement if afraid I think!. julie xx.

new Silver-spun-sand Like it all stanza Lying on my back in the orchard, watching the clouds standing still whilst I lazily drift on by Mind the plums maybe sweet as your poems. julie xx Oh! as said someone here! poem usually likes a teaser But mine said,this time it will do it self, so tried and it had,but this time said Fill in the Field,pressed submit button,lost all first version of it,didn't work.

The first poem I’ve read on this site and it’s so good. A really lovely piece with great atmosphere. Thank you, honey. xDrew

I think it is forgotten not forgetten. You certainly have a way with eloquence so it is a sufficiency. You should have a lot of cherries xxpia

must really write something soon. It is a lark to read and comment. Takes all my time ;-D

very, very good, like the way it turns from carefree lazing to melancholy, a lovely read.

new Silver-spun-sand Well earn't cherry! julie x

I really enjoyed this, some stunning imagery in my opinion. I particularly enjoyed this stanza; I imagine how they feel; those for whom perfection comes and goes, unnoticed. Beeme xx

I love how nature intertwines with human emotion in this poem, beautifully written.

Good stuff as ever Tina. David xx