Quiet Contemplation

On the shore of Crummock Water Cumbria

                                                   Quiet Contemplation

Early in the morning

On the shore of the lake she sat

In quiet contemplation

Looking up the lake

Into the mist

Where the sun should be rising

 

What was she thinking

Something from the past

Friends almost forgotten

Perhaps to the future

What is to be

 

Who will know

What she is thinking
Definitely
Not me

Pamela Bush 8 June 2018

Reviews

[Laurierose]

Sweet contemplation. This piece was a pensive one. I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful silence captured here. There is a certain level of peace attained from staring at the waters. The ripples alone are inspirational enough for the eyes to linger. The speaker in this piece seems to reach peace from watching her watch those reflective waters. She seems to get lost and the track of time is derailed while she's watching. It's apparent that the lake is very meaningful for her and just as important to the speaker. I love the picture, it definitely aids the imagination. Great read.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you so much
Actually it was staged - BUT you describe exactly what I had in mind when I told het to sit on the old tree trunk
Most of the pictures from our home area (Lake District National Park) are peaceful and romantic

[Wild Rose]

Actually the reason I never moved away for another job with higher pay - And responceabilty

[Laurierose]

Nonetheless it was still a beautiful piece of work.i enjoyed reading this.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Oh so peaceful and good for the soul to reflect those intimate times with self...I love seeing what thoughts come go mind in those times...wonderful set up by the lake ...🌹

[Wild Rose]

We live in The lake District
This picture was taken early on a misty day facing the rising sun

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Brings on such quiet, hushed images of reflection near a lake. The mist does symbolize opacity and doubt, as does the absence of sun, a certain downcast feel to the words. What goes on in another's mind is often a matter of puzzlement to us and a matter of trepidation sometimes, if we love them.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Ditzy Kat > Exactly what was in my mind when I took the picture and the later editing
read moreThank you Ditzy Kat > Exactly what was in my mind when I took the picture and the later editing

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Such a pleasure Wild Rose!

[Flowers of Eternity]

truly loved it till the end Wild Rose!
Your words always captivates me and let my imagination run wild
this poem is so full of imagery
Wonderful work!

[Wild Rose]

I think it was an early Jan morning a bit misty with rising sun > think the lake is about 5 miles long from here (Crummock Water - Buttermere - Great Gable across the end - !3+ mile long valley)

She is sitting on an old tree trunk

[Flowers of Eternity]

so this is based from what you have really seen?
you have an awesome memory.

[Wild Rose]

Memory >>> An old fell walker AW (Alfred Wainwright) did drawings of the fells, with notes as to the path, bits of scrambles/steps/ things to see on the way> Items to make the trip interesting
That was the late 1950's for when he could no longer walk the fells. They went into print (7 volumes) and bought by many thousand fell walkers even now.
Sadly he lost his sight before his legs wouldn't carry him
The money from the books goes to an animal charity

[Flowers of Eternity]

Wow, thanks so much for the info Wild Rose!
It's nice to know new things!

[H L Rose]

This is a cool look at perspective and I love the image you paint. The feel is ominous to me and also tranquil at the same time.

I am not too big a fan of the word "lake" being used twice in the first stanza, and I'm not sure how I feel about "thinking" being used twice, but I absolutely love how the end sounds, especially from "what is to be" to "not me".

I really appreciated reading this one!

[Wild Rose]

Thank you HLR for pulling it apart
I appreciate your constructive comments
Just unsure at present > Perhaps just to edit it or completely re write
I do have a copy on my PC

[H L Rose]

I don’t think you need to COMPLETELY rewrite it! It is beautiful!

[Kichu]

This poem paints a very profound picture but still leaves the reader with a thought that lasts for a long time after one has finished reading it.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you: Just one of those shots/times
It is a pleasant walk trough the woods to the lake
The view (normally) is along the valley which extends to the high fells some twenty five miles away; across two lakes. this day it was misty facing into the rising sun
Just an old tree trunk for her to sit on
Thank you again

[¿]

The best friend in future may be the beautiful surroundings...I guess may be from now!
Coming out of the room of hustle and bustle they're the one welcoming us!
Great view Rose☺

[Wild Rose]

thank you for your comment
We have been married for several years - best of friends - This is an area of lakes and mountains a National Park > sea about 4 miles by road

[¿]

Am jealous...wanna have a walk there...may surely one day!!😀
You're heartedly welcomed😊

[sette]

silence with nature can sometimes be the best companion a person can ask for because there is a time to reflect on how things are going on in your life and what to do about it, it speaks inner courage too

[Wild Rose]

There are plenty of places to walk round here - We often sit together; not speaking for some time (Look over there at something) silence again Do you want a drink? lets walk on

[Ghost]

Wow, you made this seem so real that I could almost whisper something to her... A nice write, thank you for sharing..

[Wild Rose]

Thank you > The phot (as you probably guessed) was posed > the lake was misty, sun rising at the far end; there is a tree stump where she sitting

[ScaredSilent]

Hmm I find this sad some how. Like there is a distance between the writer and the girl.

[Wild Rose]

Intended distance when I took the picture