SUMMER IDYL

Michael Edwards

 

                                                                                                         

 

She lazed there long by balustrades

above the whispering river run

where oars dipped down in winding water

gently rippling, gurgling, lapping

wild green banks of rush and willow.

 

Stretched beyond the straddling lanes

the luscious woods and gold-rich fields

where ragged shadows rose and fell

and birds sang out their heavenly song

in tune with nature’s harmony.

 

Her cherished view that radiant day

would charm a less receptive mind.

 

 

 

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 14th, 2017 00:13
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Comments9

  • Goldfinch60

    Superb write Michael. Life is wonderful.

  • FredPeyer

    'She lazed there long by balustrades' to be gazed upon in utter wonder.
    And that is how I gaze upon your poems!

    • Michael Edwards

      I'm humbled - thank you so much for your oh so kind words Fred

    • BRIAN & ANGELA

      Thanks MICHAEL ~ You poem high I rank
      Make me want to mount my Bicycle
      And ride along the River Bank
      Ladies are always lovely !

      Thanks for sharing ~ Please add another POEM
      To my latest Fusion on CARS ~ Thanks ~ BRIAN

      • Michael Edwards

        Often want to ride a bike again after many years but the idea of wearing one of those silly helmets and wearing lycra - yuk - no way. Cheers Brian

      • Louis Gibbs

        A pleasurable, relaxing read In a tumultuous time, Michael. Thanks for sharing!

      • WriteBeLight

        Sublime Michael!

      • orchidee

        A fine eloquent write, '13 minutes into the UK day' poet! heehee.

        • Michael Edwards

          I ran a small workshop for the under privileged this morning and was busy getting prepared and missed the time slot - Oh life can be such a b *+%1

        • Alf W

          How beautifully written is your poem. It paints a lovely picture with the details you supply and got me into the scene as I read... well done.

          • Michael Edwards

            Thanks for your gracious comments Alf.

          • burning-embers

            Certainly charms my mind. Peaceful contentment.

          • Suresh

            In my hunt for piece left to time, I landed on this today - it reminds me of one I have been formulating for a week, and thus - your poem resonates.
            A fine description of a day to daydream and I shall love to lie down with your pic, under a shady three on field of green grass.



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