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... the Charm of worker bees amongst
the Lavender is a Promise that Life is still surviving.
Lovely poetry always. Trying to catch up on your poems...
blending thoughts. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

The bees are so important for our survival Pat. Always a joy to see them. More so when they are dancing with lavender. Always a joy too when you visit and leave your poetic thoughts. Sending love across the pond.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

You are my Star that I hitch my Wagon of hopes and dreams… when Moonbeams shine in darkest times…. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, I read that you are grieving for your sister in law. I am so sorry she has passed. Take good care of yourself and Roger while you grieve. Your loss will soften in time, but it is hell first.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Chris… Priscilla is our Angel … we have three of her Oil Paintings… Spring, Autumn and Winter. She will always be our Summer… warm with the scents of blossoms… gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

You will cherish and appreciate those paintings for your lifetime Pat. What a welcome those angels would have given her:)

[wordman]

sweet smell of summer ,lavender

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Ron for the read. Lavender is certainly sweet smelling and calming.

Chris

[wordman]

don`t see a lot around here

[Vertigo Cat1111]

First the name really pulls the reader in, ‘Echoes Of Lavender’ is such a beautiful name. The last few lines are truly breathtaking, but even the lines before help it all tie together. It’s feels like a hot summer or spring day, even without the mention of summer, you can really read it as a warm poem, in a green grassy field.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review Colacat and for stopping by. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Carola]

wow! what a lovely poem.
each line with its own splendid descriptions "clouds like chariots fly past....." wonderful.
as I've said previously about your poems, you have a way with words. hope I can learn this too.
cheerio carola

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Carola, thank you for your encouraging review. All the best

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

Is there anything better than lavender? What a visually appealing scene.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Cherrie for your lovely review. All the best.

Chris

[Anand Sehgal]

A very scenic and vivid write. I liked the natural fragrance. Current lockdown makes it even more pleasing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for reviewing Anand. Your visit welcome abd appreciated. Keep safe.

Chris

[Anand Sehgal]

Hope you are keeping safe as well. These times are bad.

[Chris Shaw]

Fortunately have had two doses of vaccine, but still being very careful. These times are bad. Take care of you and yours.

[Sami Khalil]

Heaven awaits in reality and dreams. The final abode will be magical and charming, more so as you describe in this magical poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Your lovely review is so welcome Sami. Thank you so much.Pleased you enjoyed the read.

read moreYour lovely review is so welcome Sami. Thank you so much.Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome and right.

[Chris Shaw]

Oh not that read more gliche again!! This forum is programed in a way that comes across as too cheeky by far :))

[Sami Khalil]

No worries. You are welcome

[Laura Kate]

This is just to refreshingly beautiful. The sky has absolutely come alive and I don't think I'll be able to look at it again without seeing chariots racing through. Lovely imagery, Chris - sounds like heaven to me!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Laura, I often see pictures in the sky. Chariots though hurtling by are a rarity. So pleased you enjoyed this poem.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

First three stanzas very visual. how am I not going to like those. Then the denoument bringing it altogether as a love poem. Wonderful, wondering, wandering poem

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Ken, thank you for stopping by and leaving such a lovely review. Will return the favour very soon.

Chris

[Cassie]

awwww..this is so so sweet, tastes like strawberry marshmallows in my mind

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Cassie, you are a delight. Thank you so much.

Chris