Days would sometimes pass in longing
Pathways worn in silent wander
Solitude of lake’s surrender
Unfolding before my eyes of
Insatiate thirst for calm and beauty
From waters stilled and tree limbs hanging
O’er liquid mirrors, tallgrass standing
Footpaths yielding new directions
Heaven’s cloud and powder blue is
Draped upon horizon’s waiting
Thereupon the artist’s easel
Life and living, comfort seasons
Gentle winds on leaves caressing
Ghostly whispers, twilight savor
Peace on woodland’s canopy would
Grace the heart and soul forever
© Don MacIver 2014; All Rights Reserved
Poetry & Verse © 2014
LastingImpressionsEditing © 2014
Love your opening here, Don:
Days would sometimes pass in longing
Pathways’ worn in silent wander…”
Very, very fine… And you made me feel very seasonal with this, without any seasonal references at all – just the resonant and gentle, well crafted hues of nature – very clever and admirable… Regards as ever Scott http://www.scotthastie.com
Oh Scott, thank you so much! Such wonderful response my friend. I have learned from the best! Two nights ago I sat enjoying ‘Angel Voices’ once again, your voice through your words timeless energies Scott and the most treasured addition to my small and selective library collection.
How soothing and peaceful. The picture goes so beautifully with it.
Thank you Darlene! I am focusing on a modified feel and tone to my writing style this year, appealing to a broader audience and really reaching out with the words, their meaning, their delivery. It is a more relaxed yet pleasantly familiar style that suits me just fine! Your ever-present enthusiasm here is a blessing Darlene.
Don this was very good as it take you (me) in with each line and at the same time you painted an image for us (me) the reader.
Thank you Richard. Wonderful to see your visit and I’m touched that you got something positive from this piece. As mentioned to Darlene through her own comment I am exploring new directions in terms of my writing style and audience reach while embracing the core of my own literary values and discipline through poetry and verse. Much of my writing is inspired by the human relationship, experience and the tremendous natural elements that surround us in the great outdoors. My words frequent a spiritual tone and, something close to your own heart, explore the limitless possibilities that life brings and challenges us to reach out to.
In fact I read it a few times and it’s like it expanded each time I read it.
Yes, that’s best way to go – we must embrace the core of our own way…
Have a bless one!
That is the very compelling aspect of poetry and prose Richard. I’m so glad to see that, firstly, you enjoyed second reading, and secondly, that your subsequent interpretations were varied…the essence of what my writing is all about…the personal treasure of one’s own interpretation. I choose my words very carefully to that very end! Thank you for sharing your experience with me…I could ask for nothing more!
You are welcome Don.