Remembering

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 31 Oct 2013
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19 comments
 

To perch beside

withered stone,

where grazed knees

once plunged from

limbs...as high as rooftops

now marked an epitaph,

 

Ergo I write of childhood;

as bone and ash this tree's

roots to suckle...a banquet

to feast upon,

 

fragile recollections haunt my

pensive musing...a medley of

remnants once hidden;

now offer themselves up,

 

I try to be blasé,

but the enmity

like a growth leaves

unpredictable accounts,

so I let the Ocean of doubt

wash over me,

knowing that with time

the stained impressions

are eradicated.

 

Then with night approaching,

I bring to this resting place

only sweet thoughts...with a

humble mind and a candle

to burn brightly; at the

mention of your name,

 

this night a light to guide...

to protect and watch over you,

and all those lost in barren lands

on this day and night of Samhain.

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

had to look up what Samhain was, your poem seems a bit of a bendection.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there celticman...Samhain is another word for All Hallows Eve,  when we remember loved ones that have passed over and light candles in rememberance of them.  It is through the lighting of candles that we give them radient brightness to light their way.  Thank you so much for reading and Happy Samhain to you.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

I like your poem and Happy Samhain to you Jenny! Apart from the hottest days of summer this is my best time of year. I was born  5 hours after this at the start of All Saints Day.    Elsie

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Elsie,  thank you for reading my poem and for telling me about your birth.  I had a very special friend who was born on this day,  we were so close when we were at school,  we were like sisters.  I have to admit that this is definitely my favourite time of the year too,  I think it's beatiful and mysterious all rolled in to one.  Any way I appreciate your thoughts and again thank you for reading.  Have a bright sunny day.  smiley  Jenny.

 

Submitted by Art of the Diver on

Lovely sentiments Jenny... there is much depth within your verse... being a scorpio, I enjoy this time of year also... thank you for sharing your talents and heart... take care.... Rob

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for stopping by and reading Rob,  I bet the weather is warm in New Zealand at this time of the year.  It's quite warm here in England for the time of the year,  which is unusual.  The trees are slowly loosing their colour and starting to drop,  which reminds me that we are coming into a time of rest and thoughts of what's to come.  Glad you enjoyed reading and thank you so much again for your comment.  Have a wonderful sunny day.  smiley  Jenny.

 

Submitted by catherine poarch on

Jenny, I left you a message yesterday and it didn't work - that's happened to another one recently too. I just wanted to say I also didn't know what Samhain was but I think I wrote that I liked the almost fearfulness of the first half and the reassurance of the last part. Hope this one works!!smiley

 

Submitted by The royster on

Hi Jenny,

I as another Scorpio, l also enjoyed this very much. Thank you for explaining  Samhain.  

 had to read a couple of times to fully appreciate it, but it worked. Excellent.  Roy

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Wonderful, wonderful, Jenny.  One of your many best.

Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Catherine...thank you for reading my poem.  I thought I would explain to you what it's about.    I grew up in a house with a garden that led into woods.  When I was young,  playing with friends,  we would climb trees and build dens.  I have to admit to being a bit of a tom boy.  We always had grazed knees and came home covered in mud...leaves and twigs in our hair.  We would play a game,  seeing who could jump from the highest branches of trees.     My dad loved the woods too and would spend a lot of time there.  When he died,  I got my partner to dig a hole close to where the tree outside the garden gate stood,  we placed his ashes in the hole and had a stone engraved for him.   I like to think of him and my mum at this time of year,  also those friends I played with and wonder if they're still alive,  or what happened to them.   Thank you again so much for reading and leaving a kind comment.  Always appreciated.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by catherine poarch on

Thanks for explaining all that, it wasreally interesting. In Seychelles our game was to try and climb up the pomme tree and see how far we could get before being covered with ants! The poem was a lovely way to remember those you have lost but who will be found again.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Roy...good to meet another water sign.  I'm actually a cancerian,  but much prefer this time of the year. Samhain has many other meanings,  but this is just one of them.   Glad you enjoyed reading and hope you have a good Sunday.  Stay peaceful and happy.  smiley  Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Tina,  hope you're having a peaceful Sunday.  I've just written a full account to Catherine of what this poem is actually about.  Hope it gives you a better insight into it.   I'm so pleased you enjoyed and as you know I always appreciate you stopping by and reading and leaving a comment.  Hope the day is bright and cheery for you.  smiley  Jenny.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Oh, Jenny.  I've just read that account and it brought the tears to my eyes.  Such an inspired  and lovely thing to do. No wonder this time of the year is particularly special to you.  Thank you for sharing....and yes, I am having a bright and cheery day, if a touch on the breezy side.

Tina 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for your kind words Tina.  I thought of your daughter on Samhain and lit a candle for her.  There are so many people that have passed,  it took me about fifteen minutes to light all the candles for each one of them. Anyway I'm glad you are having a good day.  I have to say this weather's brilliant for drying the washing, it's supposed to be nice tomorrow too,  so more washing to hang out.  "A woman's work is never done...is it?"   Take care.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

Hi Jenny smiley I hope your well. I so look forward to reading your work, even if some times I struggle to get it, thats down to me not you :)

 

This was so well thought &written with heart and soul and your hard work shows, LIke all your work, for me its always a pleasure as I know it will be great.

 

 

Keep Smiling

Keep Writing :))))

 

Trish x

ps all the paragraphs were great, but this for me is the personal!!!!! brilliant.

 

Then with night approaching,

I bring to this resting place

only sweet thoughts...with a

humble mind and a candle

to burn brightly; at the

mention of your name,

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Trish...it's so good to hear from you.  As always your words mean a lot to me and I agree with you about those lines,  they are also my favourite too.  I'm glad you got pleasure from reading and appreciate your kind words.  Thank you so much.  You have a peaceful evening.   Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by celticman on

this is whimsical and lovely jenny

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there celticman thanks for stopping by and reading again,  It's always warming to know a poem is enjoyed.   Jenny.