The Perfect Place

My idea of the perfect place

 

 

 

The Perfect Place

 

A cool and whispered morning breeze takes my mind away

To a place where maple trees provide the perfect shade

Refreshing like a valley stream, a peaceful easy pace

Cutting through the country side a journey long to trace

 

A hammock so inviting stretched between two perfect trees

The music of the birds combined with buzzing honey bees

The softest grass beneath your toes that you have ever seen

A perfect summer day as in each other we believe

 

The sky a magic shade of blue like painted there by hand

Clouds so meek and wispy create shadows on the land

Nothing much to do about the troubles of the day

Place your cares aside for now and leave them where they lay

 

Napping as we swing together cushioned by the air

Gracefully we sift along with only love to share

A pillow made of silk will sit beneath our sleeping heads

And anything that might create confusion leaves instead

 

Roses in the garden seem to smile at our pace

The sun it peeks between the leaves so warm upon our face

A caterpillar slowly makes his way across the grass

Within our private heaven as we watch the day flow past

 

A lazy Sunday afternoon, such a sense of peace

The quiet is the furthest point that either one can reach

For in the shade the coolness breathes as time it slips away

The setting sun is soon to come; the spirit of the day

 

Comfort found within my arms as only offered you

We watch the glow descend to earth with nothing else to do

Dusk does touch us as we rest in shades of matted grey

Just close your eyes and lay with me and we will fly away

 

The dreams that we have painted sit adorned within the scene

Precious moments shared with you are everything they seem

Watching you just lying there a smile on your face

Constantly reminds that this is the perfect place

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Raven Cedrone]

This piece had beautiful imagery Jack! I loved it... peacefulness enveloped this one.

~Raven

[Jack...]

Raven, your kind words have made my night. Thank you so much

[icelandicblue]

Hi Jack,

This bucolic setting you've created is absolutely dreamy! I can feel the breeze and smell the roses all the way up here in Boston. You do nature and love proud.

[Jack...]

Well look who popped in out of "The Blue" Thank you so much my friend, what a great morning this has now become. So very nice to hear from you again (you were missed). As always I appreciate your kind words and your visits...all the way from Boston.

[Angel]

This one puts the YOU in YOUtopia. This couple has been happily married for some time, and have found their perfect balance with each other. I'd almost bet that they have grown kids, maybe in college...maybe even grandchildren.
What an idyllic piece.
Thank you for sharing it with me.

[Jack...]

You could be right my friend. Thanks again.

[Blue Ivory]

Yes it's really nice to have a utopia. Or a place to just relax and meditate. I used to think everybody had one. Turns out it's only the people who have any depth to their characters! :P
Your descriptions breathe out serenity and tranquility. Nice work!

[Jack...]

Thank you my friend. I believe everyone needs a place they can think, I find nature offers the perfect place.

[s y e]

Well, this does sound like the perfect place! To be honest, I couldn't actually tell you what my 'perfect place' would be like.... I am so picky and change my mind like the weather, hehe. :P

" Roses in the garden seem to smile at our pace
The sun it peeks between the leaves so warm upon our face
A caterpillar slowly makes his way across the grass
Within our private heaven as we watch the day flow past"

This stanza was to die for, I would say that would definitely be in my 'perfect place' along with loads more. The imagery in this stanza was great.

[Jack...]

Thank you my friend.

[TL Boehm]

A caterpillar slowly makes his way across the grass
Within our private heaven as we watch the day flow past

I love that image right there. This poem is saturated with summer and the intimacy of close companionship - those idyllic times when you can just bask in the day and the company of one you love.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my sweet friend. I love hammocks shared or unshared, it is that feeling of swinging free in nature.

[Lily Finch]

lovely peacefull imagery ... well written

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my sweet friend.

[Ken Simm.]

Oh yes. I know who I would be there with as well. You have created a little Eden here Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Ken. The perfect place is always where she is.

[Dhaye]

A romantic place, so perfect for the lovers. I like your idea of this kind of place. It's a paradise. So peaceful.

A wonderful poem again. Thanks, Jack. :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Dhaye. Your kinds words are always my peace.

[Frieda P]

I still don't know how you do it, come up with piece after piece of rhyme that blend with such ease, I hardly realize I'm reading rhyming poetry. Amazing...this is such a pleasure to read, need that hammock, like right now!

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my sweet friend. One hammock coming up.

[Frieda P]

Does Paradise come with?

[Jack...]

Anything for you Frieda. :)>

[Frieda P]

Now you went and made me blush ;-)