Autumnal Embrace...
When I am sound with you
the flight of insect wings
is as a symphony
on weary weathered brow
When all is well with us
your smile is as the sun
diffused through thickest boughs
to match my joyful stride
Your strength is as the beech
an avenue's embrace
a warmth through autumn cool
my heart with love endow
Cacophony of leaves
your fullness favours me
to soothe and stroke my cheek
my tears may soon be dried
Oh may I linger long
be fed with all that's you
and ponder sayings true
with purity's sweet vow
I know not how I strayed
for now I'm nourished fond
as sweet as infant's breath
is walking by your side
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Picture originally wanted was from 'annelies' as below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/anneliesfotografeert/4067271353/
As this no longer registers, I have chosen another which is also lovely, and is by Ms Judi, as seen above
This is just so lovely, it flows quite beautifully
This is a truly excellent visual piece. The words and flow echo the imagery of an autumn's walk. The last verse sums up the majesty of the scene.
Awesome !
i love the poignancy , diction and imagery of this extended metaphor. Very impressive development of theme. These lines : "Oh may I linger long be fed with all that's you and ponder sayings true with purity's sweet vow" are extremely profound in feeling.
Subtile expressions of the bitter-sweet aura of autumnal love, candidly and sensitively nuanced by a master wordsmith.
a beautifully lyrical poem with many moments of the sublime, Robyn: Oh may I linger long be fed with all that's you and ponder sayings true with purity's sweet vow
I very much agree with Mamta Agarwal. A profoundly serene aura is generated here.
A very wistful poem of reconciliation. I love the language.
The amber light of your poem remains long after first reading. Graceful and softly penned. A humble poem - bookmarked. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
It brings a certain solace to the reader's heart.Amazing work dear Robyn.Thanks for this lovely treat.
it's so filled with a touch of grace, love and serenity.
divnely romantic...nice allegory inside
A peaceful, beautiful and humble prayer that reaches the soul with its message - just lovely. :)
What a heart-warming write...Much enjoyed, thank you for sharing. :)
it read like a lazy river ride on a warm summers day that you don't want to end
I love this Robyn as its a joy to read with Autumn's splendor as the rhythm leads me through the sweet warmth of your heart. I keep reading it over and over to savor every little bit of its appeal.
From the perfect title to the last word this is a truely wonderfully penned piece, loved it and Bookmarked it. Tfs.
It's well written - and it feels like your earlier work, when you were still struggling to find your own voice. Your poem about the lily and "Peace" are among your best and most mature. But this is definitely still good.