The rainbows

Be thou the rainbow in the storms of life. The evening beam that smiles the clouds away, and tints tomorrow with prophetic ray. Lord Byron

How the times past coloured different,

the bright green fertile plains of grass

to the dark brown, almost black

furrows ploughed up the earth,

 

or the red of the roof

tiles laid side by side

in rows planted beeches

the wine in mothers glass

 

the rainbows

 

I cannot forget the swallows

in black and white

painted on the ground

in their flight

 

swarmed out in stories

between clouds populated

in all the shades of grey,

giants and dragons

 

who silently but certainly

are fainting in my head.

 

© Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the past "fainting in my head"
all those giants and dragons and shades of grey...now there is only sun, rainbows and happy thoughts...

we don't forget the past really...but if we can put it in perspective...the overall picture looks pretty acceptable.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

That's so right, I've had good and bad times, but the balance still is positive. Thank you for your wise words, Jacob. :) Rudi

[sereenaoutloud]

Such brilliant, clear imagery you penned , you take the reader on this journey with you in this write!
Love it! :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Sereena, rainbows have something magical with all those colours, so thinking about it a poem came out of my pen. :) Rudi

[R Smith]

beautiful poetry of nature Rudi, bravo :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Richard, for reading and commenting. :) Rudi

[Samaira]

The best part about this is i could picture it all. This is really good. "giants and dragons'. brilliant.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Mannat, for reading and reviewing, glad you liked it. :) Rudi

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

You completely took me away, into the world of imagination of your thoughts. I enjoyed yet another pearl from your jewels. Thanks for sharing the beautiful rainbow Rudi....

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Skyfall, I'm so glad you loved it. :) Rudi

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Yes, Rudi I really enjoyed the read. You're most Welcome :)

[Jamestown]

Well written and delivered!
I love the imagery created by these fine words:)
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, James, for passing by and reviewing. Have a fine day, my friend. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful description and places you took me. The sky is artwork. If we stop and enjoy. Nature gifts are at hand always. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

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a beautiful piece with graceful movement throughout... a wonderful use of imagery to capture the balance between past and present; the greyer times of slaying giants and dragons to those peaceful moments when we realize that when all is said and doe our futures can be brighter... great write, Rudi

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, FT, for your wonderful comment. Have a nice day. :) Rudi

[B]

Rudi there is something divine about your pen
I love the illusive feel to this piece
As if you are running through a field of color and imagery
i see much youth in your words and freedom
You freely explore the world in your writes

Absolutely GORGEOUS

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thanks again, Nisreen, your words are appreciated and give me the necessary boost to go on with my writings. :) Rudi

[Kelly Scheppers]

There is a delightful packaging to your words, as they unravel the weight of your intent. So much here to wrap myself up in and feel blessed!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Beautiful comment, thank you so much. Glad I could make you feel like that with my words. :) Rudi