A Peaceful Hush (her morning)

Mollietta

A Peaceful Hush

Through sheer lace curtains
 sunlight greets her eyes,
 to early dove song’s
 cooing calls to rise.

A stretch, or two,
 the shutters then thrown wide ...
 life’s splend'rous wonders
 on display outside.

Lies morning dew’s brocade
 spread 'cross the lawn ...
 caught in each drop
 glints sunbeams'
 spark'ling dawn.

Rise steamy mists,
 in ghostly arabesques ...
 stand floral colours,
 tall and statuesque.

Wends warmly through …
 a gentle breeze’s brush,
 while all around takes on
  … a peaceful hush.


Richard W. Jenkins
 ©2015

"1st Place Winner"

in

The Blue Rose Challenge

Author's Note

"Mollietta"
An original form created by Mollie Reckitt, from Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, in 2013.
Rules:
No limit to number of verses, with a five verse minimum, each verse has twenty-syllables in any configuration, rhyming is author's choice.

Picture, compliments of Wikimedia Commons.

Constructive critique is always welcome! : )

Reviews

[Jacob Clifford]

You know, it surprises me just how big an impact font can make on a reader. Normally, the words themselves would have to set the tone, etc etc. With every poem of yours I've read, the font (and accompaniment art) sets the stage and casts a gentle, romantic light on things. Then you, instead of using the font as a crutch, seem to use the already-set ambiance as a stepping-off point. You use your words to carry the reader through the poem like a leaf caught in a gentle summer's breeze.

Having said all that, the font doesn't take away from the words themselves, which can stand completely on their own.

One thing I like about your poems is that they aren't the typical perfectly-structured-flawlessly-rhymed love poems. Rather, they speak in romantic terms and simply set the tone for a romantic setting. There is enough mystique to make the minds of the readers work and think of their own happy places.

[Richard🖌]

Goodness-ME, Jacob! 🤔

Beautifully spake, dear poet.
How I ever missed your in-depth, insightful, and highly appreciated review I'll never know, but it's very fortunate for me I finally found it, as your assessments of my humble efforts offer much inspiration, gratification, and enjoyment to an olde bard's hopeful ear to write for and fulfill his readers expectations.

Thank you ever-so sincerely, Jacob, sorry for the late return.
Yours truly ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Dave]

Richard
The images you conjure in my mind are magnificent. I not only see them, but I feel them. I want to be there with them. Richard your writing transports me to places I've never been, but wish to go. Thank you so much.

[Richard🖌]

Many grateful thanks, Dave!
Your comments reward earnest efforts and ingratiate the desire to be enjoyed and appreciated by those whom undertake to read my humble pieces.
It is special, too, when that which my olde pen releases draws the reader into its moment, as you've expressed this piece has.
Sincerely, I've enjoyed your review, Dave … thank you again, so very graciously! ⁓ Richard

[Vatsal Rohilla (account..]

Very beautifully written, sir. Everything can be imagined- sunlight coming through the lace curtains and greeting the lady's eyes, dew outside- on the grass. A nice poem, with vivid descriptions of the nature and other happenings. The rhyme scheme is nice, plus the form is commendable.

[Richard🖌]

Many thanks, Vatsal,
You make writing and sharing feel so enjoyable and rewarding, and there is nothing more encouraging than receiving praise and appreciation for one's ernest efforts.
You're a very thoughtful and caring reviewer, My Friend … than you again! ⁓ Richard

[Matching Socks]

Lovely soft tender imagery.
I've not seen this form before. I really enjoyed it Richard.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Ana Dear! : )
Your enjoyment and praise are my sincerest gratification and joy to receive.
Your lovely words caress, delight, and inspire me sooo nicely … warmest hugs! ⁓ Richard

[Matching Socks]

Well you're very welcome. :)

[angelina neves]

soft, tender and beautiful! I love the ending:
a gentle breeze’s brush,
whilst all around takes on
… a peaceful hush.

I must try to do a "Mollietta" some time, but it seams complicated! May be I will try in Portuguese first!

[Richard🖌]

How beautiful, Angelina! : )
Your words in review are a sweet poem that sings into a bard's hopeful heart and mind.
With such beauty in your being, I hope you will compose in the Mollietta form, because i know it will be heavenly in any language.
Please, let me know if you do, so I can read and review it for you.
Thank you ever-so warmly, Sweet Poetess, for loving anything about this humble little effort … happioest hugs to you! ⁓ Richard

[B. Boileau]

You've aptly named this beautiful piece. The quite times of dawn, as if the gods made it to contemplate your coming day. You paint a vivid image of the birth of a new day. As always your quill has grace.

[Richard🖌]

My humble thanks to you, Bill, for your encouraging praise and for sharing your thoughts on this gentle poetical read.
A peaceful day to you, My Friend! ⁓ Richard

[Helen Crutchett]

Hi Richard,

I am so glad you entered this contest so I could get a chance to read your work. This poem was sublime and graciously executed. A "Master" at work here indeed. Loved the form and your inspirational piece of music. Thank you and I look forward to reading more...

~ Helena ~

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully, Helena!

Your graciously endearing and generous words of praise and appreciation speak in a beautiful poetic voice to inspire any bard's pen … you have, indeed blessed and gratified my humble efforts.
To join you in your contest, Helena, is a privilege and a pleasure, and that you've not only read my entry, but left it such a favorable review is more than I could have hoped for … I too, look forward to sharing more of our poetry,

My warmest, most grateful thanks to you, Dear Helena! ⁓ Richard

[Helen Crutchett]

You are welcome.......posting the awards now.....watch this space!

[Ruth]

A delicate sip of beauty and elegance before the day is gone here :) Richard, your poetry is phenomenal...truly...an infusion of sunbursts upon the screen that glimmer when the eyes are closed :)

[Richard🖌]

Oh, Dear Poppy!
With such entreating words of sweet praise, you surely will spoil a humbly hopeful bard, but I love them and keep them close to drawn warming inspiration from.
Thank you, Sweet Poetess … my coziest hug to you! ⁓ Richard

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, a peaceful morning. In this one the tenderness of romance and the beauty of early morning weave such a lovely tapestry, Richard. Beautifully written and presented. Lydi**

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Lydi, for your sweet, appreciated, and inspiring words of praise and enjoyment.
read moreThank you, Dear Lydi, for your sweet, appreciated, and inspiring words of praise and enjoyment.
You've colored my own morning with beauty … happy smiles 'n hug to You! ⁓ Richard

[Richard🖌]

You've painted my morning with beauty … happy smiles 'n hugs to You! ⁓ Richard

[Tomás Ó C..]

Nice format: must try one!

Lovely rich wording. Enjoyable read!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Tomás, for such nice compliments to this wispy piece, and for your gratifyingly welcome enjoyment.
Should you, indeed, compose in this form, please let me know so I can review it for you, My Friend … it would be a pleasure.
Thank you again, Tomás … happy smiles! ⁓ Richard

[Crimson_ish]

This poem is eternal, in its silence, its serenity, in its love. The loveliest aspect which adorns this poem is its perception, perception of one everyday act of waking up, and seeing your beloved in all their splendor and natural magnificence, seeing them beautifully flow into the loveliness and kindness of nature. Such a simple act has been captured so tenderly with words. It's full of awe, it's full of gratitude, it's summer in veins, and in spirit. I'ts so calming, and it glides, the poem honestly glides like those lace curtains! Thank you for such an amazing and magnified perception and experience, there's beauty in simplicity and it is so wonderfully explicated and shown, that my mind has imagined 10 thousand little pictures cut out in hearts and cupcakes,lol. Thank you for such an exquisite poem, what an intricate and delicious view of life and love! :)

Lots of love and warm hugs!

I always learn something new in your poems and today as no different, thank you for utilizing "Mollietta", I didn't know about it! You're full of wonder and amazement, Richard, truly you're!