Echoes Of Lavender

(a revamped poem)

mist rises as newly birthed disc

of sun kisses easterly horizon's cheek

promising heightened heat on a 

sultry summer day

clouds like chariots fly past at rapid

speed in a part blue sapphire sky

hurtling on a journey to certain

dissipation

we walk waist high through scented

spikes of  fragrant purple lavender

alive with a charm of worker bees

buzzing busily at the seams

he asks me if this is a touch of heaven

I don't know I replied though when I

die if it echoes what we share here

then maybe dreams become reality

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... another Summer is fading into Autumn... and still your poem has touched my heart... our Crepe Myrtle is in full bloom and the colours stir our emotions. A kiss of Hibiscus will be a way to survive until God gives us Spring. Winter has its Beauty with silhouettes of bygone days. Another Year to Pray... Amen.. Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, so pleased you enjoyed my echoes of lavender poem. I do not know what a Creoe Myrtle is, so I will have to look it up. Always pleased to receive such poetic responses from your the flourish of your pen. All good wishes,

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... through the Years we touch the Hem of Heaven with Songs of Adoration. Now in the Year of 2024... we come together to sing Hallelujah once again... the Power of Prayer is Hope Eternal... Amen.. Pat

[butterfly]

Another beautiful poem.I love the title echoes of lavender. I love lavender and this poem thanks for sharing!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear butterfly, please accept my belated thanks for your beautiful review. So pleased you enjoyed the poem.

Chris

[Neville]

I swear I caught a hint of lavender just before opening this page .. anyway, that must have been some moment our Chris .. one to savour and cherish .. now preserved in a poem for ever .. Neville

p.s I smelt it again just as I signed myself out of here :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville. Lavender travels well. I had been in the garden and picked some round about the time of your response:) Have a lovely day.

Chris

[Neville]

I just knew it .. I reckon the wind blewit & you too Chris :)

[JessyJacob]

A very nice poem, making dreams true, dear chris i love you...

[Chris Shaw]

Jessy you have just made my day. Thank you sweetheart.

Chris

[JessyJacob]

you are so lovely and it touched me you calling me sweetheart.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome:)

[Miss Sharon]

Beautifully descriptive! I can almost smell the fragrant lavender. Nicely done Chris. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sharon for your lovely review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Patricia]

Love the opening stanza and the ending was poignant and loving. Such a good piece. I love lavender and the bees could care less you are among them. Great imagery

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is lovely. Thank you Patricia.

Chris

[M. J. Smith]

A wonderful place. And someone to share it with. How better to spend a summer day? Reminds me of numerous rides with a girlfriend when I was younger. Parking our bikes by the creek. Thanks for the memories, my friend. Beautiful words and images of a simpler time.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you got a chance to read this older poem MJS especially as it evoked happy memories for you. I love lavender. I have some in my garden. Have a lovely day and thanks for stopping by. You are appreciated.

Chris

[M. J. Smith]

As you are are appreciated, my friend. Thank you for leaving a little beauty in the world.

[Chris Shaw]

We live in a troubled world. We have to make our own beauty. I try my best :) Thank you for your lovely comment.

[lightsong]

Still your last verse rings in my heart dear Chris, You always find outstanding phrases that mirror spirituality with wonderful essence. Gorgeous...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you lightsong for calling on this older poem. Really appreciate your kind words. Hope all is well with you dear poet :)

Chris

[Throwing Romeo]

Great title,
Lovely write
"In a part blue sapphire sky"
Tempts me to ask permission
to barrow it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris