These are the days

There are days 
that songs are stifled
on a weary and hoarse throat.
Notes no longer glide softly -
raking leaves strewn across
a barely littered lawn;
their butterfly wings
hung up in the wait 
for another sunny day.

There are nights
that stars squander
their luminescence
on unappreciative lovers
roaming listlessly by
on a moonlit shore
their brilliant points
curl up in vain hope
of another cloudless night.

There are mornings
that sizzle on the stove
that sparkle sweet tangy-ness
hands clasping across the table
reliving life's love-filled moments
a warmth in the kitchen
reflects fervent esteem
done up in various colours
for each new morning.

Reviews

[Starr]

To me love fills the air in a kitchen, after all fond memories come back at times while cooking up food. Makes me think back to when my grandmother was still around. Her country cooking was so good. Fondness of her memory still lingers. This is tugging, wonderful write

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thanks kindly, Starr. I can feel the warmth of these memories. We don’t have much kitchen fellowship these days and must create new ones for the next generations. 👍🏻🕊🙏🏻

[Starr]

This is so true, I am trying to teach my son that now while he is young.

[redd Brick Keshner]

Good stuff! All the best. And may your kitchen flourish 👍🏻🕊

[Coyote Poetry]

Hopeful dance of words and thoughts my dear friend. We must go forward without fear of failure. Seek joy over sadness. Thank you dear friend for sharing the wonderful poetry.'
Coyote

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thanks Coyote! If there is hope then there is room for a dance of joy. Seeking!
Freds.

[Chris Shaw]

In the overall picture, nothing matters other than love. You touched a nerve. I shed a tear. Fine poetry Freds.

Chris

[redd Brick Keshner]

Sigh, it can be like that at times and we draw strength and comfort in life’s little 🎁 gifts. Thanks Chris. Warmest greetings and thanks,
Freds.

[Sami Khalil]

Sad world we live in indeed. No appreciation for the valuable things in life. I hope we can all have a good New Year.
HNY to you and yours.

[redd Brick Keshner]

And to you as well Sami, thank you ever so kindly 🙏🏻🕊🥳🎉🕊

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Red.

[Thomas W Case]

Superb work. You bring this to life.

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thanks TWC 🙏🏻

[Dylan Macadham]

... ah yes, the seasons of life, cold and warm, sad and hopeful.
Liked this one! :)

[redd Brick Keshner]

Cheers 👍🏻 Thanks Dylan 🙏🏻
Freds

[Soren]

Too often the little thing of beauty go unnoticed and unappreciated while we are caught up in other things we think more important are attended to. Loss of such moments do not return and are lost forever

[redd Brick Keshner]

Such a sad truth indeed, the foreverness of something lost that could have held so much beauty and value. Thanks for putting in what’s worth more than a couple of cents, friend.