In the Stillness of the Night

By skinner_jennifer

Sun, 13 Apr 2014
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When darkness approaches

there's songs to be sung;

of moonlight and kisses

and a heart beating strong,

 

my haven the earth

the place I call home,

as night scented stocks

have a heady cologne.

 

Solitude and quiet sits motionless,

no action's required – I breathe in

the fragrance with eyes that aren't tired,

just the sense of peace that transpires.

 

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Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

This so very beautiful, Jenny, and the title atmospheric.

A couple of tiny typos : last stanza, should be 'I breathe in'  and in the first stanza, I think should be either 'hearts beating strong' or  'a heart beating strong'.

You mentioned night-scented stocks...their perfume is totally out of this world, and I can't wait until they are in bloom again, and your comparison of a 'heady cologne' suits their fragrance, admirably.

A lovely poem, much enjoyed.

Tina

 

Submitted by Bee on

I really liked this, too, Jenny. Tina is right - 'atmospheric' is the word to describe this.

Bee

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Tina,

I've just put right the mistakes and thank you for your help. 

I'm really glad you liked this one,  it came to me a couple of nights ago,  while I lie awake in the dark,  luckily I had my note pad and pen on my bedside cabinet,  so I was able to get it down quick,  before I forgot,  which is often my problem.

I too love Night Scented Stocks,  they always remind me of when I lived on the Cotswold Way at Wooten-Under-Edge.  I only lived there for a couple of months and my son was still a baby,  so I had loads of walks to go on and they guy I was living with had loads of these flowers growing in his garden,  it was such a pleasure to sit out at night and breathe in the fragrance.

You too sound like you have a lot growing in your garden,  I do hope you get some great blooms and are able to have a fantastic Summer sitting out and enjoying them.

Thank you again for reading and letting me know your thoughts,  which I really enjoyed.

Jenny.   smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Bee,

I've been feeling quite spiritual just lately,  so to know that you could feel the atmosphere while reading this poem,  really made my day.

There are so many beautiful flowers to be found in the Summer,  but I have to say Night Scented Stocks are one of my favourite,  well!  apart from Roses too.  My Mum used to grow originals that had a perfume to die for,  but you can't seem to get fragrant roses any more,  which is such a shame.

Any way enough of my ramblings,  just to say thank you so much for your kind words,  they're really appreaciated.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by catherine poarch on

Hello. I've not been on too often lately and wondered if you had. Nice to read a poem from you again. This is like a song - and the first two lines are so simply melodic. I dream of one day owning my own house and one with a garden! Flowers that you can smell in the evening definitely! Have just got back from a day out by train to Gloucester - so reading your mention of the Cotswolds etc was lovely because the train journey, in sunshine and with all the new greeness was wonderful.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Catherine,

good to hear from you.  Like you I haven't been on abc tales for quite a few weeks.  Been trying to catch up with my story and also been busy with work,  but now I'm back.

That's nice that you could hear a song in the words of this poem and I really appreciate you letting me know.

I do hope your dream comes true,  of having a garden it's a wonderful gift,  what ever the size it is.

I'm glad you enjoyed your train journey to Gloucester.  Yes you're so right the Cotswold Way is an amazing place to walk,  with such beautiful countryside. 

I really enjoyed reading your comment and thank you for reading this poem.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

You draw a picture of a peaceful evening, and of lovely garden scents to notice in the quiet.
I was interested too in Catherine's comment above, as one can have lovely countryside views out of those big train windows, if the train isn't going too fast! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for reading this poem Rhiannon,

really glad you could breathe in the atmosphere.

I know what you mean about Catherine's train journey.  I've never been on the train to Gloucester,  but I know what she means about the greenery and countryside.  It can be wonderful after the long Winter,  to see the Spring grass and baby lambs in the fields and the trees beginning to grow leaves once more. Truely we are so lucky on our planet to have such beauty.

Hope things are well with you.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by VeraClark on

A heady slice of tranquility. What a scenic poem.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for reading Vera,

glad you got the tranquility and enjoyed the scene.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by pipkinini on

You portrayed the feeling of night so well, this reminds me of the peacefulness of the night just by reading it.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Why! hello Allonsy,

thank you so much for stopping by and reading this poem.

Your words are very much appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed reading and got the atmosphere.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by Shannan on

Love the absolute contented peace in this poem, found myself breathing in to share the moment... the beauty of what the simplest things can gift us with is so glorious :-) Trusting all goes well $

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Shannan,

you got this poem in one when you said:-  the beauty of what the simplest things can gift us.  That was exactly what I was trying to convey.

I'm so glad you could breathe it in...and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by Shannan on

Always a pleasure :-) Stay fabulous! $