Flowered Hat

A poem...

The faded green paint
upon these walls
of photographs
in shades of faint
memories that call
me back to smiles and laughs...

reminds me of summers
when we were young;
under a newborn sun
in your green dress
in green fields
of sunflowers and oak trees
beneath starry skies
in star-lit dreams.

And while the paint is faded
in our small flat
your smile has not lost any power;
shaded beneath your flowered hat
in that green dress you just bought
these early summer hours
make me wonder.

To the first time
I saw that smile
as a young child
wild and carefree;
in my mother's flower shop
how you stopped and stared at me
an ocean storm
and a summer breeze.

You're nearly dressed now
asking me
if you look okay.
I smile
and kiss your lips
there's nothing left to say.

Reviews

[Dr. Wood ?]

very good this, the second one I have read tonight that screams out for some music, I imagine Van Morrison speaking these words over a haunting melody...Great stuff

[Southern Cross]

I am a fan. I LOVE YOUR WORK !!! It's raw and always speaks of your heart and soul.

[Knightingale]

I'm glad you like it. I tend to draw from life experience, simply trying to capture moments and little else. I feel that the moments in our lives pass us by too quickly so it's important to try and pay attention to them before they're gone.

[Angel]

Fabulous. I love the way this feels...love has triumphed after all...
In a flowered hat.

[Inda]

Fantastic, really captured the moment, another great piece!

[Knightingale]

As always I appreciate the kind words.

[NA]

Oh very beautiful...really enjoyed :) x

[Knightingale]

Thank you :)

[john alan willox]

very nice - and again the last stanza just nails it. Lovely piece.

[Knightingale]

Thank you again. I really do appreciate the reviews. I'll bbe sure to take a look at your stuff, as well.

[Nickalas Cannon]

I read this and I was left in ahh. This is beautifully written and I applaud to the imagery. You've done well, once again.

[Knightingale]

Thank you so much. I'm not used to sharing my work so it means a lot. Truly..

[Nickalas Cannon]

I'm glad you shared it. Would love to see more.

[Knightingale]

I just posted a new one tonight. I just recently moved back to the States annd have decided its time to share my writing.

[Rose of many colours]

It's an expression of reality...simply beautiful.

[Knightingale]

Thank you. I try an capture moments of reality, usually from my own life. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[K. Louis]

"in shades of faint memories" -- I love that line!

A sentimental write...sometimes there are no words better than a smile and a kiss! I like this.

[Knightingale]

Thank you so much!

[K. Louis]

you're welcome!

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

A lovely read and write. Well done!

[Knightingale]

Thank you so much :) I've never really shared my poetry with strangers before so I'll admit I was nervous, so your review truly means a lot to me. Thank you.

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

You're welcome, of course, and I am looking forward to reading more of your work.