Rambling in Hardy’s Boots

A great day out...

Rambling in Hardy’s Boots

Steeped in the Dorset countryside

Fresh sounds of the newborn lambs

Hungrily bleating to patient ewes

Sing in brisk winds on Toller Down

Twas’ Hardy's penned Norcombe Hill

Where Gabriel Oak initially proposed

To fetchingly free Bathsheba Everdene

By the fertile valley of the river Frome

An hour’s inspiring eastwardly hike

I’m welcomed by gold-stoned cottages

And past Tess cottage where alleged

Hardy's doomed heroine stopped to rest

Dressed in 16^th century draped attire

Evershot’s Acorn Inn cited by Thomas

Stands just along quant narrow street

From bow-windowed village Post office

I mused at what Tom might think today

Knowing how popular his writes would be

When wandering in such a tranquil place

Where only a few enthusiasts seem to flee

Just one leg covered in my Hardy’s boots

Off next in search Casterbridge’s grandeur

Known as Dorchester just down the valley

In anticipation of tea in the Mayor’s parlour

Copyright @ Phillozofee 2019

Reviews

[Ted Kniffen]

Phil;
Wonderful bit definitely well written. This should prompt readers to explore some of Hardy's stories. The hints scattered throughout should provide the clues necessary to accomplish the task.

Funny thing, my best friend throughout school (gone now) was named Thomas Hardy!

A good write.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Thanks Ted - it was a good day's adventure! Glad you liked my write! :-)

[barleygirl]

This is one of the best poems I've read where a poet honors a classically known writer. To be honest, I majored in engineering so I don't have a background in the English classics or any literature/poetry by well-known masters. I get nervous when starting a poem like this, becuz I'm afraid I won't catch the nuances, but here you've spelled everything out so clearly, I was picturing everything & also feeling how a Hardy lover might feel! I love the examples you choose & the way you observe things (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Great comments Margie - thank you soooo much! It also helps that I live close to the places Tom H got his inspirations - bless you my friend... :-)

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Wonderful- to be out at peace in surrounding and encountering new scenes and mysterious places can only bring joy to the spirit- sets you free for that time away with the fairies- wonderful 🌹

[Phill Oz O'fee]

It also stimulates the imagination - thank you my friend for your interesting review … :-)

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Thankyou for sharing your meanders with us🌹I live nature and outdoors- sets the spirit free to visit places I’d love to be🌹