the sun on lakeside water
gleams on surface glass
you can not fail to notice
that light can smother dark
it sparkles and it spangles
and here is where i’ll stay
till every drop of golden
has rinsed all doubts away
"The best things in life are free" may sound like a cliché, but as this poem reminds us, it is nevertheless true. As Emerson said, "Nature always wears the colors of the spirit," and taking notice of that creates a kind of ecstatic exuberance that this poem testifies of. It's a very vivid write that literally lights up one's soul.
Posted 3 Months Ago
3 Months Ago
Many thanks Laz for leaving a thoughtful review. Much appreciated. Good to see you back at WC. It’.. read moreMany thanks Laz for leaving a thoughtful review. Much appreciated. Good to see you back at WC. It’s been quite a while. Have a great day.
I have no idea what Savoir Faire means but "light can smother dark" made me think ( once, darkness was all ....light came... darkness was defeated .... now, darkness is only shadow when light allows. )
"here is where i’ll stay
till every drop of golden
has rinsed all doubts away"
beautiful words and beautiful sentiment - carl
Posted 3 Months Ago
3 Months Ago
Many thanks Carl for your encouraging review. I appreciate you stopping by.
The translation I got from different sources is knowing what to do in awkward times and situations, like possessing social skills, talents and graces.
Best wishes
Posted 3 Months Ago
3 Months Ago
Thank you Sami for joining the debate about my title. I appreciate you.
Frost warned us all that "Nothing Gold Can Stay". But then, neither can we. Maybe we should just enjoy what we have while we have it. It's nice to be suave and confident but, in my opinion, even better to be humble and understanding.
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3 Months Ago
It is more knowing how to deal with situations Fabian. I am far from a confident person, you may hav.. read moreIt is more knowing how to deal with situations Fabian. I am far from a confident person, you may have misunderstood the meaning of my poem as I intended. However I am ever thankful that you stopped by to give your thoughts. This is much more to do with taking advantage of light, when you feel you are in a dark place. Have a good day.
Chris
3 Months Ago
So the title doesn't have anything to do with the meaning? Interesting. Anyway, I gave a shot.
It is knowing how to deal with darkness when it comes. :) I am thankful for your interest:)
3 Months Ago
But that is not what "Savoir Faire" means. Savoir Faire means the ability to use proper decorum with.. read moreBut that is not what "Savoir Faire" means. Savoir Faire means the ability to use proper decorum with confidence or urbanity. Thus, my confusion. But I merely tried, without success, to connect the title to the body of work. My confusion remains. Hope your week is going well. F.
3 Months Ago
I guess we use different dictionaries. Mine says, know how. Interesting debate,’. Thanks for your .. read moreI guess we use different dictionaries. Mine says, know how. Interesting debate,’. Thanks for your interest:)
There are times when nature holds us captivated enough to stay and watch as long as we can.
Nice one, Chris. :)
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3 Months Ago
Thank you Tim. Yes you can lose yourself in nature. Can be such a soother and a healer. Nothing like.. read moreThank you Tim. Yes you can lose yourself in nature. Can be such a soother and a healer. Nothing like sunlight on your face to lighten the mood. Hope you are ok.
The best tonic is to sit quietly with mother nature, her healing powers excel everything else and she brings light even to the darkest places sometimes..especially when it is mirrored on a an already beautiful lake..
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3 Months Ago
Thank you Stella. You are so right, Mother Nature the healer. The sun just needs to shine though. An.. read moreThank you Stella. You are so right, Mother Nature the healer. The sun just needs to shine though. Another sunless day here. Yesterday was awful. Have a good one today.
Chris
3 Months Ago
Good morning Chris, yes a dull day here so far but the garden seems to have enjoyed yesterday's rain.. read moreGood morning Chris, yes a dull day here so far but the garden seems to have enjoyed yesterday's rain.
Have a good one yourself, it may brighten up later :)
The speaker seems to be dealing with some problem by immersion in nature. I fully agree that light can smother dark, and so this is an effective way to chase the blues. Doesn't hurt to have a little medication on hand, though.
Posted 3 Months Ago
3 Months Ago
Thank you John. The natural world is a great healer. The meds can get you hooked. You don’t need m.. read moreThank you John. The natural world is a great healer. The meds can get you hooked. You don’t need meds for the blues, you need light:)
Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..