Thorns and Briers

~ a collaboration with my favorite poet Trace ~

                             

 

 

 

When the sun sifts through the trees

and the clouds float gray above

shadows in the whispering leaves

seem to cry teardrops of love

 

As they fall in disarray

cold upon the mossy stone

time turns and looks away

as a heart beats all alone

 

Footsteps wander tender shores

 ‘pon a breeze of memories

the wind rises and it roars

with echoes of what could be

               

But within a rose you hide

among thorns and briers pain

petals wilt, flowers cried

to endure the haunting rain

 

Like a ghost that glimmers on

binding you to shadows mist

blurred are visions, never gone

and in dreams, I feel your kiss...

 

     

                              

           

 

Let me be your guiding star

opening your silent eyes

with a soft light from afar

to awaken love’s fireflies

 

On delicate fiery wings

through the darkness write my name

and with joy to you I’ll bring

my heart as a loyal flame

 

Never ending for all time

never pause by storm or breeze 

let your love be found in mine

when the sun sifts through the trees

 

 

Author's Note

poetry ~ MsJewel and Trace
art ~ Lauri Blank

Reviews

[MomzillaNC]

Really wonderful lines:
"o endure the haunting rain

Like a ghost that glimmers on
binding you to shadows mist
blurred are visions, never gone
and in dreams, I feel your kiss...”

This is a terrific collaboration. A budding love creating that healing space we all need sometimes to recover from loneliness.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[MomzillaNC]

You’re very welcome

[Gene]

Beautiful and exotic..............

[MsJewel]

Thank you Gene :) Julie

[dan]

Julie and Trace, I could go on and on about this, spouting superlatives and thinking of every possible adjective that means sensational, so I'll just say this: I wish I could put MY name at the bottom of this piece. That's probably the highest compliment I can think of. Thanks for sharing! take care...dan

[MsJewel]

You are such a sweetie Dan. Thank you for the lovely compliment. :) Julie

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Very, very good, Julie and Trace. Your cooperations is wonderful and makes excellent poems. Fluently, rhythmic verse, enchanting scenery and rich choice of words. I love it. :) Rudi

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words Rudi :) Julie

[Woody]

absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!
on your own you produce the most exquisite poems. teaming up with Trace, you are explosive. and I mean both of you.
another great collab. you've outdone yourselves.

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it Woody. Thanks so much for your wonderful comment :) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie and Trace... "with a soft light from afar
to awaken love's fireflies" is an endearing line.
Tethered to his love. truly... Pat

[MsJewel]

Thank you Pat :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and beautiful words for love.
"On delicate fiery wings
through the darkness write my name
and with joy to you I’ll bring
my heart as a loyal flame"
To find a loyal flame. A place of warmth and safety. Thank you dear Julie for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thank you so much! :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Julie.

[R Smith]

As Trace says below a masterpiece, filled with love and passion, great work Julie :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment Richard :) Julie

[sereenaoutloud]

So beautiful and a brillaint collaboration! You both work really week together and compliment each other

[~]

A real masterpiece indeed. Congratulations to both of you for this sensory and lush imagery-provoking piece. I can see a mixture of light and dark inside that blend perfectly.
loved it!! :D

[wordman]

sounds like a great broadway play,lovely