Softer Times

~ just a scribble ~

art by Richard Johnson

 

 

 

~~~

Of a hill in veils of white

and a verse in gentle rhyme

dancing on a breeze of light

petals float the winds of time

 

Catch a few in grateful hands

a bouquet to smile with me

as in clouds of pink I stand

wrapped in your sweet memory

 

Clouds that seem to never rain

weaving flecks of sun and shade

in a vignette where the pain

is softer as edges fade

 

Just as soft, the tide below

pastel skies, it dances too

I watch the smooth ebb and flow

dreaming I could dance with you

 

Weave a verse in gentle rhyme

to dance with love and as light

as memories, softer times

of clouds in pink, hills in white

~~~

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this one made me tear up...i just found this tin i had in an old box...and it has several old pictures in it...

several of my best friend i lost in a fire back in 1984...made me so sad seeing her again in those pics, but also brought a smile...and an old love also in those pics...also passed years ago of cancer.
we have memories, pictures in our mind...and strong feelings of reminders of them...this poem transported me back...and reconnected me.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Jacob. For you it was pictures...for me it is spring and remembering the last days I spent with someone very special....our last spring...it was lovely. :) Julie

[star73]

Very emotional write fantastic!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... You weave poetry as
a seagul floats across the sky in
gentle wisps of dreams... dancing
with a love remembered....a bouquet
of scented flowers. Julie, your poetry
Is played on a golden harp with the
Sweetest notes of romance.
truly... Pat

[MsJewel]

Your comments are poetry my sweet friend. Thank you Hugs, Julie

[B.J]

This is so delicate full of wonder and gentle flow. A delightful read

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[B.J]

you are welcome

[kublakhan27]

Poetry does not get any more exquisite than this. You've painted a picture and sung a lullaby with this piece with your words and rhymes, which only serves to make the sad undertone all the more palpable. This one really spoke to me my friend...lovely work :)

[MsJewel]

You are very kind. Thank you for your wonderful comment. :) Julie

[s y e]

Ahhhh, this is utterly gorgeous and breath-taking Julie, you always blow me away. You are one of few romantic poetess' that I love to read.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment and compliment. I appreciate you and your friendship :)Julie

[stars are far]

That was very amazing.. well written..
Thanks For SHaring :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

This is just a scribble? No fair, Julie. I have to learn to scribble like this! Excellent piece, the tenderness is so very tangible.

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful places you took me in your amazing and gentle words. This is poetry to calm the cold in heart and create hope and dreams. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your sweet comment. Have a beautiful day my friend. :) Julie