Tasted.
One long-ago golden afternoon
I rode past high fells thick clad in rough bracken
under a sky of unbroken blue
and cantered through canopies
of russeted treetops thrown amidst moorland
while autumnal mist rose in
slow wisps as cloud-shadow approaching
I halted and listened to liquid laughter.
Where would streamlet pebbles
be found white as those at my spurred feet
and could purple summits
slumber through winter more peacefully
or lark-song appear so enchanting ?
I had heard it said that highland
air tasted of wine, flavoured with grass-scent
and drawing a lingering breath
heather-filled lungs inhaled beauty's honey
as I gulped in ether-brewed drafts.
So divine was that highland quiet
on my horse-ridden face that I closed awed
eyes and in vibrations of silence
caught nature's presence as never before.
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Fay Slimm. (
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Comments7
A fine write and pic Fay.
One again you take me to an enchanted place, where it seems dreams are real. Just to imagine being in such a place takes my breath away dear Fay. Thank you for another gorgeous canvas, splashed with natures bounty, and a true fav.
I almost felt I could ride a horse (total illusion, experience has taught me) after my read, Fay. The sensory experience was so close to the actual in your lines, that it has saved me a trip on foot(!) to experience for myself... great stuff.
this is one of those that must surely be a keeper .. the beauty contained herein is quite simple unforgettable and am sure will be re-visited ........ x🌹
Wonderful words Fay, a friend of mine goes horse-riding through the country side and has a wonderful time in so doing.
Andy
dear Fay, this breath, inspiring
majestic Poem
may just be my absolute
favourite
of all your ageless greats
Brilliant!
I'm so jealous, I so wish I could write like you
your wording imprints itself upon our very souls
'I halted and listened
to liquid laughter.'
You have very colorful images, but too often it feels overwrought.
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