Barefoot wishes

~ 

 

Barefoot, she strolled 

through a garden of wishes, 

where marigolds dance 

to a summertime tune 

 

Walking along 
neath a sky tinted lilac, 

as stars wandered by 

waving hi to the moon 

 

Finding a tear 

on her cheek slowly glistens, 

rose petal sadness 

in goldenrod grief 

 

Reaching for blooms 

past a daffodil's whisper, 

hoping the fragrance 

will bring some relief 

 

Picturing days 

that her heart wasn't fading, 

when daisies appeared 

at the edge of the lawn 

 

Lost in the thoughts 

of a love now departed, 

where orchids had cried 

down a path towards the dawn 

 

Counting the rows 

in a cornfield she wanders, 

vertical visions 

of yesterday's sun 

 

Picking out shapes 

on the clouded horizon, 

sunsets remembered 

when daytime was done 

 

Falling alone 

near a forest of maple, 

noticing leaves seem 

to change every year 

 

Tracing a shadow 

of faith in the soil, 

down by the roots 

when a noise she does hear 

 

Then, in her eyes, 

from the corner imagined, 

a smile is found 

of the friendliest way 

 

Taking his hand 

'long an arbor of cedar, 

her gentle blue gaze 

saw the poppies at play 

 

Softly they flew 

'bove a valley just waking, 

 she with her wings 

of a crystalline glow 

 

His, a bouquet  

of a grand destination, 

born in the spring, 

now a place they would go 

 

Flowers, you see 

are an interlude promise, 

colors aligned  

with her toes in the stream 

 

Running so free 

through the rolling grass barefoot, 

finding his love, 

o'er a distance, her dream 

 

 

 

 

~ 

 

Reviews

[keith]

i am captivated with your imagery of flowers and such
have you given thought to the dandelion?
the flash of the sun a sweetness in flavor

you did it here pal ... your ink runneth well! KUDOS!

[willweb]

Thank Keith. Have written many featuring the often overlooked and under-appreciated, dandelion. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

[Betty Hermelee]

A beautiful take on a lost soul, alone on the woods ( with great visuals) then to find her lover in a dream,.. as they fly away together to a better place...I love the rhyme and all the soft words that neatly fit into a puzzle; images of color and texture that are stunning!
Warmly,
B

[willweb]

Thank you so very much betty for all of the kindness you show me.

[Betty Hermelee]

You deserve it Will!
Warmly, B

[FlaLover]

Absolutely beautiful and very romantic

[willweb]

Thank you so much.

[Stella Armour]

oh so dreamy and romantic, i could almost go off and meditate with these lovely soft visions..

[willweb]

Thanks so very much Stella. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.

[Stella Armour]

you must be a gentle soul Will, your writing and thoughts are always so lovely :)

[Re-Pete]

beautiful poetry - doesn't get much better than this. well, at least she wasn't barefoot and pregnant ... :)

[willweb]

Nope, she sure wasn't. : ) Thanks Pete

[Re-Pete]

you seem to have the natural flair of a great poet. i don't usually have that and have to reach out and grab by the collar or smack upside the head. keep up the good work ... :)

[willweb]

What a nice thing to say. Thanks so much Pete. I just write what I find floating about in my unkempt and cluttered mind. Appreciate it my friend. Though, you are not bad in your own poetic right (write). I have read some deeply touching and emotional pieces from your pen and the accompanying music is always way too cool.

[John Sullivan]

My ex used to walk barefoot in her summer dresses, ah lost love... wonderful read.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much John.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

as always, I am mesmerized by your descriptions...
This piece is no diferent...and the third stanza with its "rose petal sadness/ in goldenrod grief..."
the alliteration makes the tear fall harder...this poem takes me back to William Carlos Williams and his "widow's lament in springtime"---
the warmth and beauty even as the tears fall...
j.

[willweb]

Oh wow, what a nice thing to say, a wonderful compliment for me, Thank you so very much Jacob.

[living lavender]

this one gave forbidden love vibes. two souls. two different worlds.
can only meet the other when one decides to dream.
{beautiful story. captivating piece.}

[willweb]

Thanks for your nice comments. I am thrilled you enjoyed this.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem Will. I have always love the gals who walked barefoot. Nothing as wonderful as a country girl who hate shoes and she loved laughter. Thank you my friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[willweb]

Thanks so much my friend. I appreciate your kind remarks.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Will.