A place to call home..

I wandered here several years ago

a country cottage, delapidated, 

overgrown, ghost landlord, without

hesitation, lease agreement signed 

at long last, a place to call my own 

Nowadays, I'm easy in solitude, 

notwithstanding cockeral's crow,

bleeting of mama yew, anxious

offspring don't stray, buzz of buzy

honeybee, pollinator of purpled

headed thistles and other flowery

topped greenery, folk likely know

as weeds...

Still, I don't mind their intrusive spread

afterall, I can always trim and prune 

back, though that would mean less

nector to collect for the bee, whatsmore,

risk exposure to my blissful exile  

                                                                      

Reviews

[Marie]

I just adore the beautiful ease with which this amazing poem is penned. I feel you experience a beautiful peace in your home, Tom and that you are close to Mother Nature there. This beautiful piece of heaven was earmarked by Fate for you to live in and I feel you have thrived in the blessed solitude which surrounds you. I love that you have your very own live alarm clock, Tom (laughing and hoping you don't throw a shoe out the window at him!) and a home for the bees to visit as they collect nectar. I hope you leave some water with a teaspoon of sugar out for them to keep up their energy levels. A wonderful picture painted for your reader through excellent word choice. You are truly an artist with words, Tom. Thank you so very much for sharing. I so enjoyed reading...

[Tom]

Thanks so much Marie, yes you're pretty much on the money here with your thoughful review, and I'm delighted you enjoyed reading my little homely poetic write!!

[Marie]

I enjoyed reading very much, Tom and thank you again for sharing...

[jaye river]

really beautiful imagery, thank you for sharing.

[Tom]

And thank you for commenting so favourably!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom... I adore pollinated purple thistles by a Cottage.. as Bees proceed to buzz nd kiss the moments of contentment. softly, Pat

[Tom]

Such an uncomplicated, heartwarming review, thank you Patricia! 🐝🐝🐝

[e]

I really liked the imagery used in this poem and the beautiful descriptions !! Nice work

[Tom]

Thanks again for stopping by, I'll share a few cans/bottles of guinness with you sometime, perhaps?

[e]

No problem!! Not a fan of Guinness I’m afraid plus I’m a minor so eek 🤷‍♀️🙈

[Tom]

lol.. You can have lemonade or as our Americans friends refer to it, ' soda pop ' 🥛

[e]

🤣 indeed I shall

[fallon]

Of all your works, this title stood out to me the most, and the poem lived up to the title. What a beautiful picture you painted! To me “solitude” equates to loneliness, but this solitude seems to have a zen quality. I feel that “blissful exile” is such a beautiful and fitting term. I sure am happy you have found a place of your own. It sounds beautiful!

[Tom]

Thank you fallon, I'm delighted you could so relate to my poem, please to call by again? 🥂

[fallon]

I will indeed!

[Ken Simm.]

Have you been reading my diary. Or yes it seems it happened to you too. But I couldn't create the world so well. And I haven't.
Beautifully written and showing your love for the place you discovered both in reality and in your mind.

[Tom]

Indeed so Ken, looks as if we are kindred spirits, many thanks my friend! 😊

[Sami Khalil]

A blissful write of a country retreat to call home; many beautiful, descriptive lines, echoing the beauty of the place and surroundings.
Peace and serenity are a must.
Home is where the heart is.
You wrote marvelously

[Tom]

Indeed so poet Sami, thank you, nailed, bullseye, spot on, " Home is where the heart is " ☺

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! You are welcome poet Tom.

[emmajoygreen]

Tom, I had one of those way back and was my two bedded palace.. I miss it even now, this very moment!

Your poem is so full of feeling, honest and well 'spoken' especially the following,

' Nowadays, I'm easy in solitude,
notwithstanding cockeral's crow,
bleeting of mama yew, anxious
offspring don't stray, buzz of buzy
honeybee, pollinator of purpled
headed thistles and other flowery
topped greenery, folk likely know
as weeds...'

That said, believe me, your first and third stanza ring beautiful bells.

[Tom]

Grazie mille dear emma Joy, perhaps some day again if not already you will once again return to similar homestead and be pleasantly satiated within Mother nature's bosom?

[emmajoygreen]

I have every intention to return to a similar place, Tom; it will be the forever dream come true.. and as soon as can be. :)

[Arundass TP]

A beautiful poem.loved each line. Good work 👍

[Tom]

Mnay thanks your way 👍

[AYVID N]

That's a lovely house! it reminds me of Sleeping Beauty's abode with its lush vegetation partially covering and concealing it. As you so eloquently said, it makes for a wonderfully blissful exile. Solitude, peace and all that flowery greenery, not to mention all those endearing creatures around you. You're so blessed indeed. I enjoyed this poem very much, dear Tom.

[Tom]

Thank you Divya, I'm delighted indeed you could relate so and enjoyed my poem!! 😎

[AYVID N]

I enjoy your poetry very much, dear Tom. Always.

[Vol]

Tom,
I think it must be every poet's dream to live in a cottage somewhere in Great Britain... A Bee Loud Glade for a garden. Do you entertain visitors?
Vol

[Tom]

Thanks so much Vol 👌