On Putting the Clocks Forward

Cherry

By Silver Spun Sand

Tue, 27 Mar 2012
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12 comments
 

She sleeps beside me; her back – curled
against the morning...only moments ago,
arched in exquisite agony...until
the letting go, when nobody breaks
quite as beautifully as she.

She sleeps beside me; her back – sob-shaken,
like a maple, heavy with snow, and wonder
what she’s dreaming. Arms above her head,
like branches of a tree, invoking
forgiving, lilac rain.

She sleeps beside me; her back nuzzles my chest;
her hair – a waterfall cascading to the river,
and I kiss every wavelet, every ripple,
as, Junoesque, the unfolding begins...
the thaw sets in.

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
This is such a beautiful...romantic poem of not only love and warmth between two people, but the end of Winter, welcoming in the Spring and Summer. Well this is how I read it, being into the changing seasons. Really enjoyed this one Tina, as I do all your poems. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Many thanks, Jenny. You read it just right. Pleased you enjoyed;-) Tina

 

Submitted by Denzella on
Yes, Tina, I enjoyed this too. The clever way you intermingle the two subjects but is there a hint that perhaps the lovers have had a tiff? Either way much enjoyed. Moya
 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Hi there, Moya;-) I think you are really on the ball. I too have a distinct suspicion that they just might have had a tiff. So pleased you got so much from this...right to the heart of the matter, indeed. Many thanks, and I hope you are enjoying this sunshine, too. Tina;-)

 

Submitted by Highhat on
Beautiful metaphors Tina- beautiful poem- so tender and loving.. ;)Pia

Submitted by Cavalcader on
New Highat Hello! can you please help me out. If I am wrong sorry! I bought a book the other day from charity shop,but only because of the photo on the cover! Of a child. Is it your symbol,you may have read the book! cos thought I'd tell you name of title if allowed. A little boy,and a hat in dungarees think,waving American flag! give title, "Vernon God Little" I have seen someone on AbcTales use as their profile photo. So bought the book. Can't think might be. Do you know have this feeling may have been you,if wrong sorry! And also for putting,it under Silver-Spun-Sands poem Will put this under your's when find your recent writing. ok.. Can't use the Forum still not sure how to do it! julie x

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Good morning, Pia;-) If I could send some sunshine your way I would, but all I can do is hope that you are blessed with it too. Really appreciate your lovely comment. Thank you. Tina;-)

 

Submitted by Cavalcader on
new Silver-Spun-Sand Well deserved cherries! So cleverly written on nature season. Just striking poem. Thought may have been your daughter! or the cat you lost! Sorry if wrong! julie x

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Hi there, Julie. So pleased you enjoyed this one, and, as ever, got so much from it. As for whether you are right or wrong, I don't think there is an answer. A poem is what it means to its reader, so in a way, you could say you were right on both counts;-) Have a sunny day, Julie;-) Tina x

 

Submitted by Cavalcader on
new Silver-Spun-Sand Hi Tina, Thanks so much nutty way I look into things sometimes. Thankyou so much. Yes,beautiful sunny day. Hope you have wonderful sunshine too! Your so kind cos;when conceive things differently. But written so well. all the best oh! well done cherries! Do you have the most top of list AbcTales. You must have. julie x

Submitted by MistakenMagic on
Absolutely love that first stanza, Tina! But I was always a fan of 'exquisite agony' ;-) Beautiful images throughout, well done! Magic xxx

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Hi there, Magic;-) I know what you mean...as was I;-) Many thanks. Tina;-)xxx