Blessings

Every where we look we are blessed by beauty

Blessings

by jack

 

Blessings come in many shapes to tantalize the eye

Like the seed of dandelion on wind comes floating by

Jasmine on the railing’d porch inhaling of its scent

Mornings laced with glistened dew of moments that are spent

 

Flowing blades of amber grain we see upon the field

As if waving happily the dance their leaves do yield

Wildflowers paint the world in bannered shining sight

Tiny tulips poke their heads in search of springtime light

 

Butterflies now tinted in the hues of rainbow’d beam

Tapestries of wonder in our eyes that we have seen

Twilight shadows cast so long as if to wander by

Wisps of light that make their way beyond the branches high

 

Lightening before thunder as we wade into the storm

A favorite woolen jacket that we don to keep us warm

The Sunday morning paper and a piece of toast with tea

Lounging in the sunlight that we find outside for free

 

The music of a songbird on our window sill does sing

Fireflies on midnight skies illumined on the wing

Footprints on a snowy lawn, the patterns they do share

A cooling breeze in summer that does play about your hair

 

Finding that a smile does appear upon a friend

Wondrous words of rhyming verse a loved one they do send

Blessings come in many shapes, enhancing every view

Like the love I feel inside each time I look at you

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[keyvan]

This is amazing....

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Keyvan for reading and for your nice words.

[Rita L. Sev]

Wow. Trying to choose a favorite verse - I cannot, because every word is exquisite. This is a splendid and beautiful piece - imagery, simplicity, sweetness - Gorgeous write!

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much for your sweet words.

[Frieda P]

These are a few of m favorite things...oh wow Jack, this one has a melody all it's own, it plays sweet music as it floats off the page. You nabbed me with dandelion seeds, and it only got better from there!

Like the seed of dandelion on wind comes floating by
Jasmine on the railing’d porch inhaling of its scent

And of course I fell in love with the last verse, splendid as usual, such peace within this read.

[Jack...]

Thank you Frieda and I find this is appropriate as I count you as one of my blessings.

[Frieda P]

Back at you with much pleasure my dear friend. x

[Just Kim]

This is so wonderful and ever so lovely : )
liked this write alot.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much for your sweet comments.

[Just Kim]

N/P

[LadySoDivine]

I simply adore how you often put nature and such wonderful descriptions in your poems. Another excellent job! :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[Marie]

All delightful blessings. We should stop to count them more often.

[Jack...]

You are correct Marie, thank you so much.

[Androglossia]

This is so beautiful and true Jack. Every little thing we see everyday is a miracle. Every drop of water, every tear that falls, every dry leaf, evertyhing around us is miracle. We don't need magic but understanding. Your words are amazing.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much. I am happy you enjoyed it.

[Androglossia]

My pleasure:)

[quinfinn]

you have employed in this write one of my favorite meters. i love the beat and cadence of it. your words are beautifully descriptive and made me want to go outside and hug a tree. what would the neighbors think? i will blame it on you, of course! awesome verse. masterfully penned!

[Jack...]

I live close to Austin where hugging trees is expected. Just tell them you're from Austin. Thanks Quinn.

[quinfinn]

hahaha! no problem!

[Sami Khalil]

"The music of a songbird on our window sill does sing

Fireflies on midnight skies illumined on the wing"
You have blessed us with beauty and magic...:)
I like the idea too of blessings coming in many shades...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my friend

[Sami Khalil]

Any time. Pen on Jack...:)