Wide-Eyed and Alive

By skinner_jennifer

Sat, 25 Jun 2011
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13 comments
 

Those hills we faced
steep and rugged

stirring gales
whirling wild,

blowing our cagoules
like parachutes,

feeling prepared for
taking to the air

a flush of scarlet cheeks
laughing wildly,

unperturbed feelings
of elation

feasting on the delights
of free will,

to run like the wind
arms out like eagles wings,

madcap...foolish
but wide-eyed and alive.

Certificate PG
Poem
Poems
Spiritual

Comments

Submitted by seashore on
this is excellent, Jenny - loved it!

Submitted by maisie on
yes me too. You could tidy it up a little but don't spoil it :) i enjoyed it... :)

maisie angel Guess what?  I'm still alive!

Submitted by celticman on
blowing our cagoules like parachutes,' Lovely image.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Thankyou so much seashore, I'm so pleased you liked this one. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi maisie, thankyou for reading, I'm always open to constructive advice. I'm glad that you enjoyed reading. Thankyou for your comment. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hello celticman, I'm really glad you got that image, it was what started me off with the poem. Thankyou for reading and letting me know. Jenny.

 

Submitted by valiswaverider on
I get the same feeling when I surf or skate or dive. The feeling of being young at heart

 

Submitted by fatboy74 on
Your on a bit of a roll Jenny and finding some memorable lines - well done. :-)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
That's a great comment valiswaverider, you really sound like you love the freedom of the big out doors, you must be really fit and healthy, that's a wonderful code to live by. Thanks for reading and the great comment. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi FB, I hope I can make the most of them while they are there. I just suppose I'm not worrying to much about being good, but just talking about things that interest me and have meaning to me. It's nice to know that others are appreciating what I have to say and giving such great comments, like yours. Thankyou so much, it's very much appreciated. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Highhat on
What does cagoules mean Jenny? I couldn't find it in the dictionary! Sort of ruins it for me when I miss out on something so vital. Well I got a good feeling from this poem despite- made me think of being young and feeling free. A good feeling. Thanks ;))Pia

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Pia, a cagoule is a kind of windbreak mac that people wear when it's either very windy or very wet. Hope that helps. Thankyou so much for reading and in a way I'm glad it brings back memories of feeling young and free, the imagination is a wonderful thing. Hope you're enjoying your weekend. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Thankyou for leaving a comment SundaysChild, it's great to know you read and liked this one. Jenny.