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.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Extraordinary imagery.
Your creative descriptions almost threaten to improve upon reality.
Lavishly artistic, E!

[Einstein Noodle]

you know....I was walking my dog several weeks ago in 60 degree weather .. my dog and our walks many times slows me to being present .. your review is what i was trying for .. thank you for mentioning that imagery ..trying to express a spiritual reality always falls short ..but we do try eh!? thanks for taking time ... much appreciate it!
E.

[aLittlePain]

Soothing, richly descriptive...home. This is how I feel when my son and I finally step foot in the front door after a long stay in hospital. Beautiful E. R xo

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhhhhhhhh...wonderful friend! i could not be more gratified and humbled by any remark .. thank you so much .. to have brought that kind of comfort to you is a blessing unlooked for without a doubt ..my prayers of peace, comfort and healing always ..are with you ..God bless!
E.

[mattavelli]

Hello, Einstein! :)
This is a lovely description. My favorite are the first brisk breezes of fall. They bring back memories from childhood.

[Einstein Noodle]

and hello again my friend! so happy you are peeking around and reading and reviewing ..its what this place is all about for sure ... yes ..those fall breezes can be elixirs of the soul and memory for sure .. thanks for taking time matt ...
E.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Aubergine? Lol, you taught me a new word. Thank you for that. You're poem are always fun to read and educational. Great poem, the picture is beautiful as well. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

yes! its a new one for me too! so gratified you enjoyed and it brought certain thoughts to you .. what more could one ask .. thank you Cyprian ...for taking time ;) peace and joy
E.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Affirmative! You're very welcome! :)

[Lyn Anderson]

A very vivid description. Beautiful. Particularly hard for me to imagine as I sit in my chilly brick home circa 1870 -- the temperature outside is minus 18 Celsius. Not sure what that is in F without looking it up.

[Einstein Noodle]

pretty damn cold dear friend .. just close your eyes ;) you should be on your way ... ohhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
:) thank you for taking time dahlink! much appreciated!
E.

[Ruth]

Sigh, this is truly gorgeous. The elegance here in the detail is sensational E. That breeze that slowly dissolves the weight of the world in such a way it is nothing more than a gentle exhalation that pauses you just long enough to think you know what? Things are ok...more than ok :) This is so beautifully written :)

[Einstein Noodle]

yes yes yes Poppy! exactly ... your impressions and review take up the slack in my poem .. just what i was trying to do! we have a Divine world all around us don't we!?
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

great analogies, a very soothing poem...i feel that warm breeze on the back of my neck, no matter which way i turn...

j.

[Einstein Noodle]

mmmmmmmmmm now that's the way to live in a moment sir! i now must practice that no matter which way the wind blows ..so thank you so much .. it's still dark out and I have a couple hours before my dog walk ..during which I will remember you review and practice ;) thanks jacob ... very much!
E.

[Neville]

So damn perfect, I just dont know how you keep on doing it.

Nuff said. I refuse to write any more now for ages...N

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha well thanks Neville! and right back at ya ..but please don't hold yourself to that ..if we all did it, no one would be here anymore ;)
so happy you like this one sir! much appreciate your encouragement
E.

[wordman]

you painted some lovely images with your words e/n
loved it !

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks wordman! really appreciate your time taken in stopping by ..i feel gratified it inspired good things for you ...Happy New Year sir!
E.
E.

[gabrielle]

Warm Gentle Breeze made me think of HOME. Happy holidays, E!

[Einstein Noodle]

back at ya gabrielle! i am always happy to see those eyes peeking around my "stuff" .. as you think of home and joyful moments i hope it doesn't sadden you over much .. i am a firm believer in family connection no matter the distance and the very best thing about home is that one has one to go to ..great peace and joy to you
E.