Far from the madding crowd

Take  a chair

The fire’s still hot

Come listen to the sounds of the night

No, there are no crickets or doves

But I heard an owl

And I think, a hyena

But don’t worry, the fire will keep them away

The burning embers are talking

Their heat tells a story

Whispered through leafy trees

 

I opened a bottle of red

From a place we once knew

Can you taste the memories?
I’ll put another log on the fire

I’ll make your empty glass sing

And while the midnight lark

Sings a song to its mate

Tell me that you love me

While you fall asleep

In the heat of my wood-fired arms.

Author's Note

The title of this poem was taken from the novel with the same name, by Thomas Hardy.
Picture = my own.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! This is the best poem I've read all week. I'm transported to the kind of place where I love escaping throngs of humans who prefer entertainment & artificial stimulation. The details you include are interesting & unusual, a mix between familiar local scenes (favorite winery) & exotic far-off destinations (hyena) *smile* Fondly, Margie

[AYVID N]

This writing is awesome with it’s comforting, loving, reflective touch. I love the romance, the embers, the night and how the evening concludes! Simply superb.

[Chris Shaw]

How lovely, a crackling fire, the sounds of the night, and being with the one you love. That sounds like a perfect recipe for romance. I enjoyed your lines.

Chris

[Ardra]

I think being in the nature is very relaxing ....and you have captured the beauty very beautifully in the poem and picture.... nicely done..

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thank you very much.....hope you also have a dose of nature scheduled soon...:)

[Ardra]

Yes ....enjoying my time off in the nature

[SleeplessVolcano]

Fantastic....you should build a poem around a pic

[Ardra]

I will :) soon

[Einstein Noodle]

mmmmm delightful lover's poem ... i heard the fire crackling and felt the welcome to embrace this experience .. its so inviting sir! love the pic! the "ghost tree" in the background is wonderful ..are those vines on it? or did you put the tree in with some photography magic? the hyenas bring in a very interesting contrast .. as they are very dangerous .. makes me want to snuggle up a little closer to the fire (in a manly way of course) .... :) thanks for sharing my friend
E.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thanks big E.....Though my poetic efforts have been delightful during my vacation, attempts to go online (yes, you cannot remain online, you have to actually "go on" and "go off" again....lol) is on it's own an african safari.....Yes, you observe well, the "ghost tree" has been invaded by another one......scarcity of water messes with the minds of trees too, I would imagine......There is nothing quite like the sound of a fire.....mixing with the sounds of the night, to give a wannabe poet sufficient food for thought..:) I wonder if one could ever suffer of a motivation overdose...:P

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhh man! i don't think so ... unlike drugs ... poetic inspiration in an overdose yields a lot of fruit that hopefully all can share in ... scarcity of water effects the "minds of trees" ...i'm taking that with me today when i walk the dogs along our forested and very dusty road ;) and "Far from the maddening crowd" ...really love the invitation to join in at the fireside ..good good stuff

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The crackling sounds of the burning logs must've added a rythm to the night I feel!! You've shared an amazing picture along with flattering and soulful poem....thanks for sharing☺!
Another thing I noticed....your profile image and here the poem image has got a similar thing no?! One is wild second is mild!

[SleeplessVolcano]

Tx Tahsin......Nature has a way to inspire :) Regarding profile pic and other pic similarities, I'd say that is purely coincidental....:P

[¿]

You are heartedly welcomed!!!😊