patience

not where this was supposed to go

I thought I might walk out

this morning and bear witness

to the Passion

of the leaves on Big Hill.

 

I paused under the wise old oak.

Sat long and wondering

and my endurance was blessed

by scarlet and gold hues

intensifying above me.

Author's Note

I got caught up in the dynamic between patience and passion one day

Reviews

[Antony]

A season of change, it seems to be, looking in the distance, beyond tomorrow for that passion.........that change. We wait patiently, only to find that it is there, in our own backyard........ we only needed to look for its colorful presence.
This is how I read this Emily and as always your words make us think, that is a good thing. You and nature are truely connected.

Tony

[Distantview123]

You describe the scene beautifully, and in poetic fashion too. Nicely penned. ~ Robert.

[Emily B]

thank you :)

[L.Edward]

Wow, you have a reaｌ sense for capturing the moment. Poetic snapshots with wonderful depth perception. The more I read the more I like.

[h d e rushin]

what brought me to your poetry is what brings me to it now...that balance
between patience and passion, like the reflex action of a grand pianist.

After I read this I felt triumphant as if it was me who should be celebrating
victory, not you....thanks for sharing this with us.....dana

[michael.c.m]

and in just a brief commodicum of carefully chosen courses you have found that sweet spot between patience and passion which defines itself as contemplation. I wonder how I missed reading this earlier.

[The Nude Writer]

I felt both of those. Very beautifully written.

[Valentine]

I just love nature..at its peak or just there with no buildings..just mountains..valleys, treees..rivers..I enjoy it more than any city..Nice thoughts in this one,,love Kathie

[Leslie Philibert]

This is a fine poem, gentle and soothing, that transports a feeling of peace, this works very well, excellent write.

[Little Whisper]

Ahhhh.... the affect of the wise old oak.... it happens every time. You captured it wonderfully. :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

So is this a metaphor or a simple portryal of nature observed? Whatever it is once again emotion expressed in few words that evoke such colourful imagery.

[Sweet_pale_cacophony]

Everyone gets caught up in the dynamics of it..once in a while..:)