In the Shade

In the Shade

A Poem by MsJewel

              

                   photograph ~ compliments of pinterest

 

 

It is quiet

in the shade

watching the blue light call

for an afternoon of daydream skies

      filled with rose petal wishes

 

                The ocean answers

a soft serenade of wandering tide

or perhaps a lament of hopes sailing away

                                too soon to tell I fear

 

Shall I rid myself of you…

of daydreams whispering on sunlit tides

and roses blooming on vines

tangled in a verse

          written only for two?

 

My hand is lonely, empty without yours

and yet,

                                 prickly

are those rose petal wishes

swords piercing my heart…

‘til tides are silent and wishes lay mute

                                 on soured lips

 

Bitter is the taste

                        in the shade

© 2014 MsJewel


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You are by far my favorite poet. The way you words things delve within me and touch every aspect of my heart... I will follow your poetry devoutly. I enjoy the passion and the wording of it. It is all relatable and lets us know we are human for feeling a certain way. CHEERS!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Wow! Thank you so much for your encouraging words and your wonderful compliment. It warms my heart t.. read more



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My hand is lonely too.
This is a beautifully heartwrenching poem full of sadness
And impending loss.

Vines are stronger than you think.

Trace

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you Trace. Your words mean a lot to me :) Julie
This is really good, you have a lot of talent in your writing! I love how you wrote about daydream skies and rose petal wishes, how they are similar and contradicting at the same time.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you for your kind comment and compliment :) Julie
memories never go away and love changes every thing

Posted 10 Years Ago


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MsJewel

10 Years Ago

So true Ron! :) Julie
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B.J
Your work, I found hard to pick which I liked the most. I re-read each stanza with intent of quoting a special line but found it all, great work. The mystery of life and love gets to all our hearts some where along the way.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you for your kind words Barb :) Julie
B.J

10 Years Ago

you are most welcome
╰☆╮Your work never fails to impress me. Beautiful.╰☆╮

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you dear one :) Julie
You are by far my favorite poet. The way you words things delve within me and touch every aspect of my heart... I will follow your poetry devoutly. I enjoy the passion and the wording of it. It is all relatable and lets us know we are human for feeling a certain way. CHEERS!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Wow! Thank you so much for your encouraging words and your wonderful compliment. It warms my heart t.. read more
Bittersweet...such wonderful and elegant imagery, thoughts meandering tenderly, stunning hon x

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you for your kind and encouraging comment :) Julie
that was very great work, you did a very good work here.. well done

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you :) Julie
I have discovered through my long and checkered life that love is more responsible for pain and suffering that anything else in this world. Still, the magical word "love" conjures up supreme joy everlasting. Eh . . . we know that never comes about. Yet and still we search for it diligently.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

I agree. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment :) Julie
I love the imagery and continuation of imagery in this poem. It is classic, charming and yet unique and quaint. A skillful write, I enjoyed this.
Thanks!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

MsJewel

10 Years Ago

Thank you for your very kind comment. :) Julie

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MsJewel
MsJewel

The Beach, CA



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