I Am Witness

Walking along the hillside, where
faded barns sport newly painted
American flags that hover
in the distance,
I luxuriate
in the abounding green space.

The day is dotted with the scent of lilacs
and seamless cerulean skies.
Bridal Wreath bends beneath its own weight
and Queen Anne’s Lace regally
sways without the benefit of a breeze.

I am witness to beauty perfected by
the elements and cradled by the
earth. They bid me welcome with the
tacit understanding that I not tarry too
long and I leave all
in peace, for it is not mine to keep.

Reviews

[Clockwork]

This piece has a very Walt Whitman sort of vibe to it, which I really like. The lines "I am witness to beauty perfected by/he elements and cradled by the/earth" especially gave me that feel. I also really like the calm tone that you have here, and the images you have. Oh, and the detail about the lilacs is a nice touch. I love lilac and its great went scent finds its way into poetry.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so very much Clockwork for your lovely review.

[Clockwork]

You're welcome, and a happy 4th of July to you.

-Christian

[David Scott]

You make an offering in the poetry...
The last three lines sealed this poem well, "for it is not mine to keep".
Peace. Shall all find some measure of it.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you David.

[s y e]

This is such a lovely reminder and beautifully written, too! As always your blow me away and always ACE!

~ Noodle.

[icelandicblue]

You're spoiling me!

[s y e]

Never!

[s y e]

Just trying to catch up on all your lovely writes.

[Troy Henson]

A reminder of what life is about and the importance of our grass roots.....Great piece.
Regards
Troy

[icelandicblue]

Thanks a lot, we are all part of something bigger than ourselves.

[Rita L. Sev]

Beautiful reminder of a kinship that goes deeper than national pride. We owe it to the Earth, and future generations, to "leave all in peace"...

[icelandicblue]

Thanks again Rita!

[Pete Langley]

This has a very subtle subliminal message, I suspect. As a disciple of Mother Earth, above my national allegiance, I very much relate to this piece, Blue. Thank you. P.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much Pete. We're all in this together.

[Zahra]

Really profound, beautifully done poem, well-penned, blue!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much Voice. ; )

[Frieda P]

A good tribute to our holiday and also appreciation for our surrounding breadth that is only on loan to us in these moments we spend amidst their beauty. Happy 4th blue!

[icelandicblue]

Right back at you Frieda.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

This reminds me of Middle America...I used to visit relatives in the MidWest and they would paint their barns in this way--a beautiful tribute.

For it is not mine to keep-- indeed...we are observers, appreciators, but we cannot take what does not belong to us. I love this last part of the piece.

Well written, and posted on the perfect day!

[icelandicblue]

Thanks, happy 4th of July. ; )

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, we get to enjoy it...but don't move or change anything...leave it as we found it.

breathtaking, reminds me of Vermont...and that beauty which i left so many years ago...then revisited 40 years later and it was all still the same...untouched...like some time warp.

that beauty will hold long after i am no longer on this earth.

jacob

[icelandicblue]

I love Vermont and have spent a lot of time around the Quechee area- I knew Simon Pearce before he was Simon Pearce lol. It is one of the most beautiful states in the country and I always feel a blanket of comfort when I am there.