The Cycle

Gone are the days

Where the long grass grows

When the morning dew glistens

Upon the blankets of meadow.

Gone are the days, 

When the cherry trees blossom,

Where the leaves glow green,

And time is forgotten.

Gone are the days

Where the daffodils grow,

When the bees collect pollen,

And the tulip seeds sow.

Here are the days, 

Where the red leaves lie, 

With the twigs on the banks

Until the rivers run dry.

Here are the nights

Where the blackbirds lie low, 

When the oak trees sleep soundly, 

And the foxes burrow.

Here are the nights

Long, cold and dark,

Where we shelter for warmth

And wait to re-start.

We wait for these days, 

Which are long overdue,

Where the silence is broken

And the light shines through.

We swim out from muggy waters,

We see blue shine through the trees,

We let ourselves be transformed

In the lightness of the breeze. 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this has deep meaning for me....i think of my innocent youth spent in Vermont...carefree lad running through the pastures, not a care in the world...but the breezes of life, the winds, the rains...
now i seek the shelter that unfortunate wisdom brings the need to find.
j.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you for your review Jacob, sorry for the delay getting back to you on this one. We pass through our carefree times so effortlessly, we only realise it when as you say, the breezes of life come to unsettle our journey. Thankfully, they're fleeting too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[Einstein Noodle]

i think this is strong use of the metaphor .. so much seems darkness, hate, violence and ignorance in the world today :( ... and on the lighter side ... a unique poem that slides into winter ... the time of "men in the lodges" ;) i don't know how picky you are but in "Until the rivers runs dry." should be river runs or rivers run ;))
love the metaphor Laura .. well done says i!
E.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you Einstein for your thoughtful review and encouragement - also, thanks for spotting my typo, it was supposed to read- 'rivers run dry'
Best wishes!
Laura

[Edie Blue Starfish]

Our lives are linear but we are part of nature's cycle. Birth and death. And the older we get, we start reach back for those times of youth, if only through memory. Beautiful work Laura Kate.

[Laura Kate]

I really like your interpretation of this Edie, and how you link the cycle to memory. Thank you for your lovely feedback! Laura

[Kelly Scheppers]

An incredible cycle, depicting the transition of time and nature. You've charted the course beautifully, LauraKate!

[Laura Kate]

What a lovely review Kelly - thank you!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

AS a testament to the changing seasons and waiting out the winter as we hope for spring this has a voice but I also detect allegory in the piece with a lesson for us all.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you John, means a lot
Laura

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Transformation is the key to growth and renewal- out of darkness cometh light without the day there cannot be light- wonderful words🌹

[Laura Kate]

Such a beautiful way of viewing this piece, thank you for your kind feedback.
Best wishes, read moreSuch a beautiful way of viewing this piece, thank you for your kind feedback.
Best wishes,
Laura

[Crowley]

As time goes by it does seem like experience turns to memory and doing becomes remembering. I think both sides of that coin can be fulfilling as long as your youthful experiences translate to good memories. this was wonderfully written and very sharp. Loved it!

[Laura Kate]

How lovely to read your comments Crowley, thank you for visiting my page and for your kind review,
Best wishes ,
Laura

[Chris Shaw]

This is a beautiful poem which has a good flow to it and is full of lovely imagery. Perfectly penned LauraKate.

Chris

[Laura Kate]

Thank you Chris, it was lovely to read your review today

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome LauraKate.