In That Moment

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Sat, 10 Nov 2018
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26 comments
 

In that moment

Closed my eyes

Heard sound like

Water cascading,

 

But...it was just

Rustling leaves

high up in copse

Of Ridges tall trees,

 

Then with an

Explosion as

crows flew...came

cry of cawing too.

 

 

Causing me to

Catch a rhyme,

Words spoken drift

With sensing time,

 

But in the end

here and now

I'll let words

flow as they allow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reminder of me and my partner's

walk up on the Ridge way on

Tuesday 6th November 2018.

 

 

 

 

Picture by pixabay free images.

Certificate U
Poem
Poems
Nature

Comments

Submitted by HarryC on

Lovely poem, Jenny.  Funny how running water and rustling leaves have that similar sound.

And the explosion of crows.  What an image!

It's special when you have moments like that - and catch those words, and use them to express that feeling.

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

yes, I also loved that image of the crows - well done

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Nice that you are able to go on such walks now, Jenny. You must really appreciate them, and such a lovely place. Thank you for bringing to us the reminder of the sound in the leaves, and the crows whooshing up and cawing. When we had to regularly travel the M25 and have a tea snack in a nearby layby years ago, I remember being surprised that the sound of the traffic from a distance was similar to waterfall sound. So, in the quiet layby I could dream that I was near countryside! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Yutka on

lovely vivid expression of walk and surroundings. I can hear your words flowing...I also love crows cawing... secret messages...

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

You have captured the moments in time so convincingly. It is nice you can still get out and enjoy nature and then freeze frame it when you are home!

Hilary    smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

In an interview someone famous who had gone to live in America (can't remember who it was) said the thing they missed most about England was the sound of crows cawing in the Autumn. Your poem has a timelessness to it, makes me think this has been a sound of Autumn for centuries, if you had been in the same place 200 years ago you could have heard them

 

Submitted by mickleinapickle on

Nice words as ever.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Harry,

many thanks for reading this poem and your encouraging words. I'm pleased you liked. It was one of those occasions that felt very spiritual which I know you'd understand.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert,

I always find the Ridgeway such an inspiring place to walk with its peaceful, amazing views that are enduring for all to enjoy.

We never saw the crows at first because they were so high up, just heard the leaves rustling, but then they all suddenly flew off and I felt so moved.

Many thanks for reading and your thoughts. Those lovely cherries were an unexpected joy to recieve, thank you.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

you are so right about being able to go out on these special walks. We were lucky enough to avoid the rain, although there were a lot of dark clouds floating above. It was very breezy too which left us both invigorated.

I know what you mean about sounds reminding you of a waterfall...it really is good to close your eyes and use your imagination I agree.

I'm pleased you liked and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi, Yutka,

your words are very welcome. From one lover of crows to another, I find these birs to be a very noble, they always gets first pickings when landing in our garden, even the magpies will try to get to food first, but without much success.

It's nice to have the support of other writers and I appreciate you stopping by and letting me know your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary,

it's good to hear from you. I hope you've managed to get rid of those horrible flies that must be intoerable to live with, been thinking of you.

it's always great to know I've managed to convey what I'm seeing. It was such a perfect afternoon's walk and that's why I wanted to remember...funny how the simple things in life are the best. smiley

Thank you for your support as always and take care.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello there Di,

aren't we lucky in this country to have such an array of nature and especially that amazing sound that crows make in the Autumn. Makes you realize just how wonderful England is and like you said it's been around for so long and is a constant spiritual experience to be in this birds presence...may their reign never end.

I'm always impressed by your deep and meaningful comments that are a pleasure to read.

Many thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Shackleton,

glad you liked this poem and I'm very grateful to you for reading and your shared thoughts.

Many thanks.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by celticman on

you've capture yourself capturing nature Jenny, you better watch, could be contagious. 

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

I am afraid I am still suffering with the infestation. I knew it was serious but I had hoped that by now things would be abating, but sadly they are not. Today I put up more tapes (the sticky fly catchers) and I know I must buy more aerosols. I have googled it on the net and they say I must find the source of their breeding but I don't think there is one. They seem to be coming from nowhere. I am now taking the cat food up as soon as she has finished, as she always leaves some, and am hoping it will make a difference. The maggots were the worst thing and finding cups and glasses full of dead flies. I think it is one of the worst periods in my history, I am not getting any younger and am wondering if I will become like John Bullman in my story, a victim literally of flies !!!

Bye,

Hilary      sadangrydevilcrying

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for reading Jack.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Oh dear Hilary,

this is terrible news. I know this is extreme, but is there any possibilty of you getting in the pest control people to spray the whole house, including attic and going to stay somewhere else, even if it means staying in bed and breakfast for a couple of nights?

When I had an infestation of fleas where I used to live, I got pest control in and stayed away for a couple of days, it seemed to do the trick and they never came back.

I absolutely hate flies more than anything else. In the Summer I put nets up at all the windows and even at doors when they're open so the darn things can't get in, it seems to do the trick.

I would definitely consider pest control if I were you. But I'm so, so sorry to hear of your battle with them. Don't give up the fight and I really hope you win through in the end.

Nobody should have to go through what you're going through, there must be someone who can help.

Take care Hilary and I'm sending good thoughts your way. 

Jenny. 

P.S. Have you bought any knew plants into the house, or any new compost? I only ask because I bought a new houseplant back in the Summer and left it on the table, after a couple of days loads of tiny flies appeared, so I immediately took it outside and left it there. 

 

 

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

Thanks for your concern and kind advice. I will give it a while longer and then must think about professional help as you say. We'll see.........................

Thanks again, Hilary      broken heart

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

No problem Hilary,

Hope all works out in the end.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Congratulations on the cherries Jennifer! Your poems are very popular here on ABC. I find your work very sincere.

Stay well! Sala ghachle!

 

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Sala ghachle,

I'm so glad you liked my poem and appreciate you letting me know. A sincere thanks for the lovely compliment.

You stay well and take care too.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

“Sala kahle” is a Zulu greeting for goodbye. It says “stay well”. For “go well” the greeting is “hamba kahle!”

I gave an attempted phonetic English spelling. I am learning isiZulu it's going slowly but steadily. I find it very difficult. It is the most spoken language in SA IsiXhoza is in second place and Afrikaans third. English is only sixth. One can check with the census numbers.

Keep well Jennifer! Stay well! Sala ghachle!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Oops! surprise Thanks for letting me know Tom...here's me thinking it was your name. 

I've never heard of phonetic English spelling. Sounds like you're well on the way to becoming an expert. Good luck with the learning.

Hamba kahle and Sala kahle...wink

Jenny.

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

We are blessed with the sounds of the countryside.  I enjoyed the way your beautiful poem evoked my own memories and that is the beauty of such wrting; it can mean different things to different people.  A well deserved cherry pick smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there forest_for_ever, 

to know I evoked your own memories is all I could wish for. 

Thank you so much for stopping by to read and letting me know you enjoyed.

Jenny.