i’d rather be in the company of a
dead poet than no poet at all
so armed with Seamus Heaney
who understands my outside world
far more than the living and is close
to emotions that can split seams
even though he has no heart beat
or blood pumping through his veins
i find clear water where the lake
creeps closer to the lane in winter
it is summer magic and the surface
ripples are blinded by sun
my back arched against a tree in shade
this quiet glade hidden by a canopy
dense greenery thick with contentment
serenity reigns as life’s dross is far away
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Company of a poet always makes everything so beautiful and romantic. Even though no blood pumping through their body but poetry in their eyes is enough.
Loved your poem.
The words, rhythm everything was so perfect.
Many thank yous Meera. Pleased you enjoyed my poem. Have a great day.
Good write C.
Thank you Orchi.. Have a happy Wednesday.
Got a thing for literary figures with names beginning with 'H', have you, Cassie? Dead or alive, it's the poem which counts, and you have found the perfect combination, with, for the moment freedom from worldly care. Perfect.
I do admire Heaney’s poetry. Thank you Dave. Nothing like the company of a poetry book on a summer day, away from it all. Happy Wednesday.
Lovely, you can feel everything in it, the need for peace and seclusion to read the wonderful words
Thank you for a lovely review Hugh. Happy Wednesday to you.
And a happy Wednesday to you too Cassie, though Tuesday was better, i went to my first ever opera, not something I would ever have considered when younger, but it was amazing
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No poets are really dead, they live as long as their poetry alive. Great write Cassie. 😊👍
Thank you AP. How fabulous to have your poetry read by others long after your demise. That certainly has appeal. All good wishes.
Very relatable. Tremendous work.
Thank you Thomas for appreciating my efforts. It means a lot.
Such true words Cassie being away from the dross of this world is so wonderful.
Andy
Thank you so much Andy. Never lonely when you have a book of poetry in the peace and quiet of a summer day. All good wishes.
Wow.. you have a way with words. Just everything about this is beautiful. I'm really inspired by writing like yours. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for a lovely review ragi. Sorry for delayed response.
Poetry at it's finest dear Cassie, I just adore the imagery and you just keep sitting under that beautiful shade of a great tree reading your poetry books. I always say one day I shall take a table and a chair to the top of one of these hills and just write with the sky 🤗
Dear Teddy. Please forgive my tardy response to your kind words. Not sure how I missed your lovely review, but reading it now, it is very welcome indeed. Thank you so much 🌹
“Dense greenery thick with contentment”: my favourite line, it made me smile!
Thank you Kieron. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts.
Feels like heaven, doesn't it .. Oh' what a wonderful way to while away an afternoon or two ..
This is, indeed something rather special writ .. Neville
Thank you Neville. This lakeside setting beside this canopy of trees is just a perfect place to chill out and read some poetry. Summer magic.
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