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!
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[Lydia Shutter]

All the examples you give us are delectable tidbits of life. To feel a breeze kiss my cheek is to taste that muffin, touch that baby's cheek, and feel my mother's touch again....oh, if only. To know you are in the right place at the right time and all is right with the world. A breath of fresh air. Wonderfully uplifting. The artwork is beautiful. lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

yes...what you say is so true! i am so gratified this poem drew you in ..all those memories ..gentle breezes .. big Merry Christmas to you Lydia .. your input always helps me
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[William Liston]

This piece has an ethereal feel to it. I like how your descriptions melt into one another and capture how it feels to transcend the earth ... it's a feeling that goes beyond ordinary pleasure. This reminded me of Edgar Poe's saying that "Beauty is the province of every poem." The artwork was enthralling too.

- William Liston

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you sir ..its nice to meet you ..i will have to stop by your place soon .. and wow! what an encouraging review! the spiritual world is all around us isn't it!? manifested physically .. i am grateful that you shared this walk with me .. love and peace .. Merry Christmas :)
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[Ken Simm.]

A very visual and colourful poem. In a word entrancing. I love the flow and the way certain phrases can bring whole a complete atmosphere to me the reader.

[Einstein Noodle]

why thank you sir! for your visit and reviewing ..i worked my mind over this one a bit so the positive feedback is gratifying ..was not sure i could come closed to my intent ..thanks again Ken ..much appreciated
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[barleygirl]

LOVE your art. Love your construction of "this, not that" (interesting juxtapositions & contrasts). This is one of your poems that I can best relate to & understand & follow with ease. I am jealous of all your different ways to SHOW instead of tell, with so many unusual & well-stated examples. It amazes me to see such uninhibited ways of seeing & describing.

[Einstein Noodle]

my heart is soaring .. i was trying to accomplish just what you have stated .. i will have to duct tape my head to keep it from expanding ;) thank you so much barley ... i am totally gratified in this writing, by your review ..thank you again!
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[barleygirl]

(((HUGS))) . . . . .

[barleygirl]

WOW! This came up again in my newsfeed & it's even more amazing now that I read it with an increased ability to understand nuanced poetry. This is beautifully crafted & an awesome message! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Einstein Noodle]

((((((((((((((((Barley Girl))))))))))))))))))

[Sami Khalil]

Excellent descriptions and capturing of the moments around us in the changes of the rare weather events from day to day. I like the comparisons too.....:)..............

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Sami .. for taking time and reviewing as well .. last Saturday it hit high 60s and by evening it was in the high teens ;{
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[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome. .:::;))))

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Such a warm gentle humbling piece
I felt I was in a golden field. Have a blessed night friend God bless

[Einstein Noodle]

i am so gratified as that was the aim of this one ..thanks for reading and commenting Benita .. sending a few morning prayers up right now ...for your fine day today ;)
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[Valentine]

No warm breezes here, just close to 2 foot of snow and deer flocking to the feeders for apples, corn and hay. AK is on your profile, where do you live in that warmth? Valentine

[Einstein Noodle]

oh dear Valentine! you have to close your eyes :)
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[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I know it's Christmas time and all...a bit nippy here. I feel your reference to fall sixty degrees and lemon chiffon.😋BUT, I could so join in on one of those garden days, throwing a blanket out on the ground. Gathering up some cheese and wine. Soaking in the gentle breeze. Smiling a sun soaked dream..... ty for warming my spirit today!!!!

[Einstein Noodle]

what a perfect scene you describe .. yes this is a bit out of season but on Saturday it almost reached 70 and the thoughts struck as i was on a walk with the dog, Bella .. love your review .. those are the memories that will warm us and all around us .. Sunday the temp dipped into the teens :{ and that is pretty cold in AR.
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[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I have a Bella too, must be a really popular dog name...our weaher has been pretty whacky... summer one ...winter the next.

[Einstein Noodle]

i think ...no i'm pretty sure that there are only two dogs named Bella ..yours and mine of course ;))