Embracing Today

I chased a shadow of a cloud
slide north across a green field
In the silence of early afternoon
I wished I could grab its rim,
get carried to a castle
seated writing behind a slanted desk
Out the arched window,
a calm sea full of ships
sun melting into the horizon
But I am mortal
and the weight of gravity constant
So for today
I'll breathe in the scent of nearby magnolias
Lie against cool earth
Below white clouds, pale blue sky
Below sun drenched trees
their shivering leaves falling around me like rain.

Reviews

[audrie]

I'm the type of person who always worries about the future and dwells on the past mistakes that I have made. I have been trying embrace each day and live in the moment. I know that by doing that I would be opening up quite a bit of space in my world to be filled with wonderful things.

[JenniferMarie]

Definitely. You know there are many blessings in each day we just have to recognize it. There is a lot to be grateful for :) thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it.

[Lydia Shutter]

You've created a magical fantastyland with your imagery. I could almost smell the magnolias and feel the cool earth beneath my feet...touching on all the senses! Wonderful work. Lydi**

[JenniferMarie]

Thanks so much Lydia for your review. It is encouraging and appreciated. I try to learn and grow everyday as a writer. I look forward to reading more of your work as well.

Thanks again,
jennfier

[A. Amos]

I walk right with you in your beautiful imaginary world, thanks for post

[JenniferMarie]

Thanks so much Amos. I appreciate your review.

Happy writing,
Jennifer

[Traci]

I have missed your words, Jenn. This piece paints such a lovely picture, full of inspiration, reminding us that we must "embrace today", appreciating and living in the moment.

[JenniferMarie]

Thanks so much Traci for your kind comment. Sometimes I hear people, including myself, say I wish I could go here or there or have this or that, but there is a lot of beauty around us already.

Thank you again. Happy writing.

[Carl Drake Barnard]

Wow Hehe I really enjoyed this poem! Can relate Hehe very beautiful!! Poetess :)

[Carl Drake Barnard]

Lol I commented again Hehe sorry I really like this!! :) it has something that makes me want to read it again and again Hehe sorry*

[JenniferMarie]

Don't be. That's a wonderful, appreciated compliment :) Happy writing to you :)

[Carl Drake Barnard]

like wise Hehe

[JenniferMarie]

:) thank you

[Forest Green]

Excellent build to a find conclusion. Bits and pieces of pleasance. Inspired writing.

[JenniferMarie]

Thank you for your review. I appreciate it.

[Neon]

Your feelings're nicely penned into the words. Nice work.

[JenniferMarie]

Thank you :)

[Carl Drake Barnard]

Wow really good read,enjoyed it thanks for pinning :)

[JenniferMarie]

Thank you Carl :) I appreciate your comment and look forward reading your work soon.

Happy writing!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

there are wishes for something after this life...and what it could be, but for now, embracing each day of this one...good thing to do...

well expressed jennifer...

jacob

[JenniferMarie]

Thank you Jacob :) I appreciate your comment.