Lavender Fields

( breathe it all in and relax)

One day I'll walk in lavender,

hip deep amid the scented fields

where flower heads on long spiked stems

look up at me. A white hat shields

my sight from blazing sun. My skin

aglow from heat and on my arm

a wicker basket filled with blooms

will add to all the fragrant charm.

And all that I can see ahead,

a never ending purple sheet.

A sea, alive with working bees,

a royal carpet at my feet.

And who will be my company?

My dear I hope it will be you.

That you will see what I can see,

there's poetry in morning dew.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Your lyrical poem brings back all the reasons I’m in love with my humongous lavender bush that I can see from my computer spot here! I love puttering in the garden & catching a whiff. All the bees in the county are gathered around – it’s all exactly as you’ve penned it! *smile* Your ending sentiments are as sweet as each succulent drop of morning dew! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Ta Margie. Lovely you have a humongous lavender bush. That must wonderful. I do have a couple of lavender plants in amongst my herb garden. Even they are highly scented. Nothing like a calming whiff of lavender.

Chris

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Wonderful words and beautiful poetic painting of expressive writing - a fabulous read! Lavender oil is believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to heal minor burns and bug bites. Research suggests that it may be useful for treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness. So - your walk reveals more than just a pleasant stroll, it reflects the importance of the herb! :-)

[Chris Shaw]

You have mentioned all the benefits of lavender, and there are many apart from the visual splendour it gifts. What a clever plant. Thank you Phill, pleased you enjoyed this offering.

Chris

[emmajoy]

Lavender and rosemary are the two plants lovers of life should have in his/her garden/on balcony/yard - wherever! Their perfume hits the senses, ligers, satisfieds.. and i speak as someone who would have dirty hands for a living!!!

Your words are so wonderfully written, Chris, can tell by the way you've danced them that you know where and how they should be. Such a fortunate ''you' to share that 'poetry in morning dew' - what a perfect thought! Thank you for sharing your graphic yet calming description. xx

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Em. I have both lavender and rosemary in my garden as well as many other herbs. I do so love the aromatic ones.. A big fan of both of the ones you have mentioned. Pleased you enjoyed the read. Have a lovely day,

Chris

[emmajoy]

07.43, Wed., 7 October, 2020. Such lovely wprds. graphically but gently spoken .. reads my kind of garden.. sighhh. Good morning, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Em with thanks for revisiting this one. Hope you have a lovely day:)

[emmajoy]

Hope to: a busy night, little sleep but off to look at the sea and then, more sea. The sun is born but taking a thick sweater and a vacuum flask of coffee! Hope you can skip to happy thoughts, Chris! Take care, don't trip sez she who oly minutes ago, banged head on corner of cupboard. The nunns would have been shocked at my shout of ' Oh darn it!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Em :)

[U.Berry]

Beautiful and sweet poem .. I really like it 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed the read. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[U.Berry]

welcome 😊

[KeeD]

So beautiful, your elegant flow and rhyme took me on a journey, I could feel the velvet lavender brush against the soles of my feet. Imagery, appreciation, and beauty penned down by a true poetess

[Chris Shaw]

Hello dear Kee, hoping all is good in your world. Pleased you enjoyed where I took you with this poem. Something magical about walking in lavender.

Chris

[sette]

i love how lavender pacifies one's soul.. when i am under stress i just light my lavender candle and several minutes later i try to relax.. it is nicely written as always chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you sette. I am a great fan of lavender, as you have probably guessed :))

Chris

[charlie]

That was beautiful. I felt I was there, in company. I saw the poetry.

(and the typo - line 7)

[Chris Shaw]

Bless you, especially for pointing out the typo. All corrected now :))

[Onlyme]

Glorious bliss you made me picture here. Chris. Delightful euphoria as well. Thank you!

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dee. One day I'll walk in lavender. Another one to add to my bucket list.

[Onlyme]

I can see why.... Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Smiling at you Dee. Bet your other half is happy with footie results :))

[Onlyme]

oh yes indeed, Chris. He is happy. :)

[Chris Shaw]

same here:))