SIMPLE CHORDS

Michael Edwards

 

 

SIMPLE CHORDS 

 

Above the multi-mullioned windows

chimneys thrust their brick and stone

beside the stately sycamores

which wave and sing to simple chords

conducted by the wandering breeze

 

Reaching down from branch and limb

and silvered by the moons first touch

where softened contrasts merge as one

their night time shadows shift and sway

on wood side tracks and gravelled paths

 

Into this scene a girl appears

a gentle lass of summers few

unpractised in the arts of life

and waiting for the warming sun

to melt the ice of youths reserve

 

Light of foot she strokes the ground

with shoes which dance to simple chords.

 

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 10th, 2019 02:21
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  • Goldfinch60

    Beautiful, dancing to Nature's Symphony is glorious.

    • Michael Edwards

      Might go outside and try it for myself before it gets light - or there again...! Cheers Andy.

    • orchidee

      A fine write and pic Michael. Yep, no use being too cryptic, or no one knows what we're on about - including ourselves maybe!
      Is this 'Me, Myself, I, or Miss Berles' writing this poem?

      • Michael Edwards

        Well I myself haven't a clue - Miss Berles is in the garden dancing.

        • orchidee

          Who are these 3 guys - Me, Myself, and I? Much more of this, and I shall meet Myself coming back from the shops! Or will I meet 'Me' or 'I'?

          • Michael Edwards

            Life is getting so confusing - just looked in the mirror to see who myself is and he looks so much like me - do I have a twin?

            • orchidee

              Oh lol M. Oohh, I got some 'optional extra' syllables for ya in me poem today. Will it cost me? How much does Miss Berles charge for them?

            • Fay Slimm.

              Lovely this delicate introduction to a tale which could have an interesting sequel - - great read again Mike.

              • Michael Edwards

                \\\\\\\i'll have to put my thinking cap on - thanks Fay

              • ANGELA & BRIAN

                THANKS UNCLE MIKE ~ A fine poem exaling the MUSIC & DANCE of Nature. Please check my University Poem and the Wiffenpoof Song ~ Yours as always BRIAN !



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