Warm Gentle Breeze

Warm Gentle Breeze

not warm like muffins

fresh from the steaming oven

tanned, domed caps

more as an infant's breath; close

as taste.

not gentle like downy feathers, nor

mother's soft skin touch, nor as

aubergine dew drops leave traces; but

more as memories conjure dreams un-

awakened and smiling bubbles from the well.

breezes not like those first in Spring from

the south; nor those rare in late Fall 

sixty degrees and lemon chiffon

but like in facing sightless

weight is lifted from shoulders; tension from necks

melting directly into a 

warm gentle breeze

E.

12/20/2016

image by Jennifer Lommers

Author's Note

Reviews

[KWP]

oh gosh I know that breeze ... its like the closing your eyes and feeling the universe kiss your cheeks ... I love that moment of melting between me and the rest of reality ... You know when I was in Kyoto, Japan, I was in a Zen temple with a friend of mine and unusually this Zen temple which is usually very busy was momentarily quiet. I sat on the wooden verandah looking out onto the famous zen garden and closed my eyes and that breeze you talk of above, well that's what I felt as time stood still and I gathered up all of my senses to keep that tiny moment with me forever ... ahh ... and wen I close my eyes right now, it's there and it holds that little piece of magic that connects us all.

Thank you for taking me back there ... X

[Einstein Noodle]

ohh yes yes yes my spirit sister :))) exactly ...precious and so quiet .. absolutely try and hold it ..how can one not!? :)) thanks for checking in on me KWP .. and for sharing your experience at the temple ..it must have magnified the kiss many times more ...i feel it myself reading you :)
Big Merry Christmas dear friend!
E.

[Dave Brown]

just stumbled into this which was much more rewarding than too many of my stumbles.
It is a lovely mild, almost winter day here today and your poem nicely reflects my state of mind and;
beautiful painting

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Dave ... this is one of those of my own i like as well ;) deep breaths and those ahhhhhhhhhhh moments we encounter are the best ... trick is to find a way to stay there :)))
E.

[Lorry]

Apologies for going there again E, but despite this being written before, I can only imagine right now, in these covid stenched days, that this will be the smell and taste, our freedom from lockdown shall bring us. Like a long term prisoners first taste of freedom, nothing will ever compare to the depth of that inhalation that freedom brings.
Even in the depths of a city, we shall all look forward to that warm gentle breath, that nothing but freedom can bring.
So glad i found this one in your archives. May be goong stir crazy here, but in an unusually sunny day here in Scotland, i can almost taste that breeze.

[Einstein Noodle]

i love that you "go there again" sir ... and am thankful your digging around my old alleys and streets brought you to this one ... and right you are in all our captive rooms ... we need ... no ... must have .. our breath of freedom ... our ancestors trembled round the fire until they learned that killing saber toothed tigers can be done .. but not from the cave .. we must venture out .. with a plan .. a strategy .. and stout hearts ... i did not know you are from Scotland .. like Ken eh!? how i enjoy knowing your lands through you .. my Ma's family heralded from the Highlands and me Da's from the Emerald Isle ... intimately connected says i! you be well my friend .. deep breath ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! ;)
E.

[Lorry]

Ha, it's a small world E. But with Ken's poetry, you get to see the landscapes to with his paintings. I can confirm that they are more than accurate.
My descendants were from Ireland too, until one of them said"come on, I know a place even colder and wetter! " Born and brought up in Glasgow, now in Inverness-shire, which is as you might guess, colder than Glasgow. Glutton for punishment, but the scenery is pretty decent here.
Stay well, detention will be over soon. 😷

[Einstein Noodle]

i do believe i do believe i do believe! :)

[kentuck14]

Wow . . . enjoyed the awesome images and flow of this piece. Made me be there! Thanks.
T

[Einstein Noodle]

hey kentuck!! so happy you enjoyed this experience .. and thankful you brought me back to this one .. blessing on ya! :)
E.

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and amazing words.
"not gentle like downy feathers, nor
mother's soft skin touch, nor as
aubergine dew drops leave traces; but"
I loved this poem. Touched on memory and my thoughts. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry my friend.
Coyote

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for finding it Coyote Man ... I particularly appreciate you, the romantic cowboy, enjoying this gentle breeze ...no whiskey and lithe women but still you enjoyed ;)))))))))))))) thanks so much sir ..always!
E.

[Coyote Poetry]

I was glad to find and you are welcome my friend.

[Chryiss]

Gah! *rolls over and knocks into a table idk* Do I even have words to describe this feeling?
"aubergine dew drops leave traces" What a visual this gives, so calming~
"memories conjure dreams" Ugh. My heart. I really love this phrase so much. Dreams are often related to memories and vice versa. Memories are not exact and differ upon each remembrance. Dreams are memories of life; perhaps, they are more accurate? Or they hold something we keep secret even to ourselves.. Ah, this really is so fascinating. It gets me pondering.
As for the whole of the piece, it rolls off the tongue like rolling hills on a mild day. The picture was a perfect ending touch. I feel like cozying up with some warm, honeyed tea now, hmm~~ :)

[Einstein Noodle]

Chryiss! How very nice to meet you this morning (its 5 am where I sit) what a treat to be brought back to this one by your review ... its an honor for sure ... i could not be more tickled that you jumped into and flowed with the gentle breeze ;) and I could not agree more about dreams .. one doesn't necessarily have to put "understanding" on them ...just remembering bits and pieces of them on waking for me is enough .. i love dreaming ... if i were addicted to anything it would be to that :)) i will certainly repay your visit ... hope to see you round the Cafe' more noe we have met ..thanks so much
E.

[Chryiss]

It's nice to meet you too! :) Yes, I love poems in which I can jump into its world.
For sure, the notions of dreams are fascinating, and it's enough for me to just muse upon them rather than fully understand or make a fixed judgement about them.
I love dreaming too! My "catchphrase" has been "Toujours Réver," always dreaming, for years.
Yes thank you for your visit, and I'll see you around. :)

[Chryiss]

Ah, and now I'm so sad to have typed the wrong letter e. :') That's my first time, poor ê, just one number away. Toujours échouer heh..

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ....................

[Ardra]

not warm like muffins
fresh from the steaming oven
tanned, domed caps

more as an infant's breath; close
as taste.

:) very beautiful and so sweetly done E. i love this one..
and very easy to understand

I once went on a trip in house boat..and eve we waited near the shore...the calmness of the water and the sound of the wind.... ah it was sometime when i felt similar kind of feeling what you have explained here.. :)

good day!

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for reviewing as always Galadriel ... and especially for relating your own experience ... i felt taken there for a moment ;)
E.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Wow- how did I miss this superb poem and painting?? Like a warm golden kiss, your eloquent words, similes and stunning imagery alight on the soul. Warm breezes like infant's breath, yes! Ahhhhh....magnificent E.!

[Einstein Noodle]

i'm so happy you found this one Annette! some moments suck us right into them don't they!? where there is no time nor space ..nor separation :))) thank you for reviewing dear friend .. i really appreciate your encouraging words
E.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Yes! You are most welcome my friend.

[Island Hippy]

This is very beautiful the way you describe this feeling flows like water. Really a beautiful read. Izzy

[Einstein Noodle]

thank Izzy ...its so gratifying when others roam around ones pages a bit ... this is a "moment" that one loves to share ... so easy to wish it on everyone ;))
E.

[BBP]

The descriptions of what it is and isn't are so on point. It widdles it down to the sharp point you are trying to convey.

Nicely written.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Bev! thank you for your sensitive insightful read and review ... they are special moments that are only a glimmer aren't they!? :) love and peace1
E.