"Inspiration..."

How we find that our thoughts want to wander the world… inspirations, aspirations - are moments to be treasured.

 

This eve I sat with others’ echoes

whispering behind my eyes

- my own images held within.

I didn't cry ...didn't cry -

though the melancholy held

my mind

while my fingertips bled ...again.

 

“Inspiration…”

 

I've sat in "Peacock" gardens,

looked out atop castle walls,

down from the glaciers,

up from the valleys,

‘cross vales and veils of “distants”,

sailed roiling seas, walked lands’ end surf,

wondered futures and reasons

and even existence -

and left tears under foreign skies.

I daydreamed so many “whens”

and lived with others’ “whys”.

 

NOW - halfway ‘cross the world,

the wandered oceans, continents -

paths of knights and minstrels,

silently follow behind.

 

I've tasted "storied" hallows,

crossed "sands" of memories' fields.

Even now I sense the pause of times -

rippling amongst my own …moments…

moments held daily, tightly …near.

 

Each ghostlet shimmers

beneath life's very breath

as visions circle and circle

to re-and-reappear.

 

And there ARE faces, so many now - crowds

crowds of faces - more to be thought over,

reaching hands, touched hands and voices -

soft, sibilant echoes, the tones in dreams -

friends and others close -

unstilled heartbleats -  still meaning

more than life

- such are my stars.

 

Chris

Author's Note

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Reviews

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Shining bright never lose sight- and it doesn’t end here- many happy moments and memories still to come- sending much love and blessings🌹

[VelvetPotato]

A thoughtful piece of travel, recollection, and nostalgia. :)

[Chris]

Memories and pausing with other does that - ya know?

[Abraham Kureshi]

Inspiration, this poesy is a true inspiration.
Thank you for sharing.

[Chris]

I hope you find your own paths to wander and inspire.

[Abraham Kureshi]

Thank you Chris

[Stella Armour]

a full life you have led, enriching your mind and thoughts; leaving portraits etched in your memory to recall and enjoy.
A wonderful journey you have penned..

[Norah]

What a lovely journey you took me on Chirs! And once again, I'm owned by one of your writings. Everything was pictured poetically for the reader xx
Great job!

[Chris]

I appreciate your pauses Norah - come by anytime.

[Angie G]

Beautiful journey that which you've traveled. Eloquent work!!

[Chris]

I sense I am not alone in my wanderings...

[Angie G]

You're senses are correct dear Sir.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

One's own stars are always the most valued...
to be inspired daily is a blessing.
To see the world through fresh eyes is too.
:)

[Chris]

THAT's who we are Josie... life inspires us... to dream and reach and share the sights we perceive - whether dreams or nightmares or oft forgotten echoes that only we seem to hear.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Yes, this is so true.
:)

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Chris, you set a 365 degree stage for the panorama of your journey...and what a journey it is!...so many miles, so many stopping places, so many faces... beautiful imagery and flow and metaphor-"crossed sands of memories' fields"...memories as real as life. Master-Class poem. Kudos!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Loved this immensely esp the verse starting where you mentioned peacock

[Chris]

THAT referenced memories of England at its start...

[Patrick]

loved every bit of the journey

[Chris]

So have I... thanks for pausing