Reed Song

Reed Song

 

When I next feel inclined, I shall lean toward thee ..

Like a reed in the wind,

though bruised, and bent double, still perfect and free ..

 

Reviews

[Aura]

The last line :"though bruised, and bent double, still perfect and free" makes me think of a person even though has their own problems and difficulties, is still one who others can come to in times of need. In this case, the narrator feels they can come to this person who is like a reed in the wind. Thanks for sharing!

[Neville]

I seriously like your take on this little scribble Aura and I seriously thank you for leaving it behind .. Neville :)

[Aura]

My pleasure!

[Red Brick Keshner]

The leaning, the inclining... pliant as a 'reed in the wind.' Such a wonder-some (wonderful and awesome) image. Thanks for sharing.

[Neville]

How extraordinarily bloomin kind .. thank you so much Frederick my friend, much appreciated sir and indeed, then some N :)

[Poetic Phlox]

Your immaculate correlation between love and reeds is quite a rare gemstone to behold.
Your poem is very wholesome, and I enjoyed reed-ing it.

[Neville]

What an absolute delight to find such encouraging words pinned to my page first thing this fair mane .. Many sincere thanks my new found literary friend .. I shall be sure to check on you very shortly .. All Good Things, Neville :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I have leaned often towards an old love...much easier to do when free...and with the resolve to remain that way.

[Neville]

my word, what an unexpected, but nevertheless very welcome and likewise, much appreciated visit .. thank you jacob .. oh' and yes, absolutely, you can beat an egg, but you can't beat freedom now can ya.

[Robert Haigh]

We all get bruised along love's path, Neville. If we can keep on bending, and not breaking, we are doing OK I would say! Lovely poetic lines, my friend!

[Neville]

do you know wot mate .. I think you are write and I thank you accordingly ....................... Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

A bruised Reed... He will not Break... a Promise...
A spiritual Poem that we need to cling to when Storms appear.
Thank you Neville. Deeply, Pat

[Neville]

write on all counts dear Pat ... a gentleman never does break a promise .. and never tells neither ............. both gently & deep N .. x

[Lisasview]

Good morning dear Neville,
When one writes about nature the reader is often pulled in to find out what is going on... Your use of reeds in your delightful love poem definitely pulled me in and the reeds ...reached out to my heart.
Lovely...
Lisa, now in Spain

[Neville]

and the very goodest of mornings to you dear Lisa .. and before I get carried away by your deeply uplifting comment this wet and downcast mane .. I am most truly grateful to you for the attention you gave this little scribble of mine ... x
Neville, wondering whether to have a shave or not today

[Lisasview]

Only if you are going out...or planning to kiss someone!!
You are quite welcome..
My reviews are always honest... Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

I have seen many crushed and broken reeds from the riverbank and admired their tenacity and resilience in unkind weather.

Chris

[Neville]

According to my calculation, that makes at least two of us, thank you Chris.

Neville

[lightsong]

OMG! I would want to steal this! I've wrote before about reeds and music. They are strong, yet gentle, yeilding and willing, though in their voice You hear the wound. We should be like them. though what I feel here is a love unrequited yet still ongoing. So You lean to the beauty of love even that deep down You are hurting. This is so gorgeous to me Neville... Love it.

[Neville]

my goodness, what an absolutely splendid way to make someone's day .. happy Saturday G Girl :)

[lightsong]

Happiest Saturday Neville 😊

[Neville]

......................... let's hope so 😊))