Today's Poem.
As my pen hovers above clean paper I ask
what elegance will awe me as light rouses
dawn to nature's sessions of fresh happenings.
Yet nothing I scribe could be half as exciting
while in those first throws of morning's glory
gray turns to mauve when the sun begins rising.
Then autumn's remaining red rose
genuflects
in petally gratitude for daylight
as marigolds
flutter their yellow and nod to
one sparrow
who lands on top of dew-wet
geranium heads
and stops without any wobble
to slake a thirst.
Legs astride as he bends to sip my heart sighs
in marvel at bird-agility then as tiny wings flail
feathers reflect to perfection sky's pale pink lighting.
Oh yes, he is today's poem I will try to write.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
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Your pen is magical Fay...
and a beautiful poem you
did write! Your descriptive
words of natureās beauty
paint a glorious morning!
What a delight!
Your comment lifted my heart dear Laura for nature has always been my favourite subject to try to describe. Thank you dear friend for your encouragement.
Fay, I have to agree with Martina that you very well might be the re-incarnation of some great poet from another time. Your words flow like a beautiful waterfall. Thanks for sharing your gifts.
Ah - - well I have ever been attracted to words and their value and your comment and compliment re. incarnation humble my heart - one day we shall all know just who we are or have been eh ? Bless you and thank you my friend.
Yes Fay, but not too soon.
You do paint such wonderful pictures for me when reading your words.
So easy to take all of those things you describe for granted everyday. But reading your words, i stop and look, feel the damp mornings atmosphere, hear the sparrow wings, wonder if the rose will still be here tomorrow. Enchanting.
Yes another of your fine pieces into my favourites.
You comment delights my heart dear friend - to be able to encourage that stop to wonder is such a blessing and thank you too for putting the verse into your faves.
Yet another wonderful write with great imagery.
Ah - so glad you enjoyed the imagery dear Goldi - - nature is always the best subject to write on.
What a beautiful, peaceful autumn morning to enjoy. Thank you.
Am so pleased you enjoyed the feel of the verse and it left you its peace - nature is something to wonder at forever .
Another lovely write Fay.
My thanks to you for the read and the comment dear Orchi - glad you enjoyed the verse.
I have no doubt you have been here many, many times, Fay. An old and wise soul you are, revealed in the beauty of your work. This is but another fine example.
Ah - - maybe that it is that we arrive many times on this wonderful planet dear Louis - - and words to a poet seem never to lose their attraction for a medium of value - your comments here although making me blush are really appreciated. Hugs and a big thank you
As so often FAY ~ your poem paints a perfect picture of natural Cornwall ! It is also complemented by an elegant photograph. This poem enables me to visualise ~ the last red rose of Autumn ~ nodding marigolds and the singular Sparrow ~ drinking from dew-wet geranium heads ! You have unique Poetic Skills which we all admire ~ but none can emulate ! You are both a hallmark and an encouragement. We all love you FAY ~ just for being you ! Yours forever BRIAN.
Your comments are always so encouraging dear Brian - thank you so much .
A beautiful write it is, Fay."Bird-agility," "feathers reflect to perfection," "natures sessions of fresh happenings." - Loved those three. Also loved the Open and closing lines. Oh to have the Sun as your morning muse. _ Phil A.
Thank you muchly Phil for your visit and read and support of my work.
What was I thinking of? I nearly missed this gem Fay.
Thank you muchly Michael - - you are so kind in your support of my work.
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