Evening Song

Written in early Summer

The big frogs have the corner thicket to the pond.

Spread-shimmering textured surface.

Late afternoon saunters into early evening.

High winds call through Alder's marsh.

Songs of rustling leaves silver grey withal.

Low bowl water shed flagged in grasses sweet.

Tall alder, Maple, Aspen give themselves to wind's cooling lilt.

Bull frogs unison solo repeat.

These ones with their natures' chorus sing unique refrain.

"Adieu sweet warm light", shadows falling- onward velvet night.

In anticipation I await, evening calls my name.

Sweet rosy curtain descends sky ceiling, in pure silken wash.

Dusk to sunset join as one.

Evening season slowly whispers in breezes light;

"Cherish me within your heart's thrum-"

"I am your God-given inheritance."

Kathy Van Kurin Oct. 2016

Reviews

[DIVYA]

Evening season slowly whispers in breezes light;
"Cherish me within your heart's thrum-"
"I am your God-given inheritance."

These beautiful lines perhaps encapsulate the entire code to unspoiled spiritual joy and happiness. If only we just carried these God given joys, these blessings in our hearts' thrum always, life would be heaven on earth. Thank you Kathy for sharing the magic unfolding around us...

[Kathy Van Kurin]

DIVYA,
Balance of God awareness and how to live it in this sometimes crazy world is the challenge, I think. We somehow know as people that there is something more than ourselves. Many find this to be true but not always early on. Life is so precious and people are precious too. Thank you for encouraging me with your visit. It is always nice to think through these important life issues of writing with others. I hope you have somewhere special to be inspired and refreshed. Bless your for your thoughtful review..............kathy

[DIVYA]

You are welcome Kathy...I always live in hope of inspiration and joy...its an ongoing quest,

[Lydia Shutter]

Great personification of nature. You touch on all the senses with your imagery. I was transported to the scene and could hear the frogs while feeling the breeze. Lovely. Lydi**

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Lydia,
Isn't input from others wonderful? I learn so much. The out-of -doors is so therapeutic to the soul and heart, one and the same I guess. It is where I go for healing and thinking. To know that someone has found a positive attribute in something I have written is so encouraging. We are all just trying to share our inner being together. Thank you and blessings. Kathy

[Tom]

Such sweet harmonic overtures are truly beautiful to behold, courtesy of mother nature as she conducts her splendid ensemble of diverse and many faceted musicians!

Terrific imagery throughout in this portrayal of a fine summer's late afternoon as it slowly fades to dusk!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tom,
Thank you so much for coming by to read. The natural rythms within nature are so alluring and beautiful! We need it don't you think? Blessings to you in life, writing and work. Kathy

[Tom]

Yes, most stimulating and soul enhancing!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

there is a kind of symphony to the evenings, out in the country...where the only sounds are nature...

one day bleeds into another like blood brothers sharing something special....

j.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jacob,
Oh your second line was profound! I do love hearing from you. Your review is a beautiful thing- you are one talented guy. blessings Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

A gorgeous write with mesmerizing moods and appreciation of God's inheritance. A communion between the divine and the earthly....:::))))

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami Khalil,
Your know you are right. Nature is moody and brings out and helps us find and work through our own as well.Great thought on your part "communion between divine and earthly." so cool. Blessings Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome. ....:::)))

[Ted Kniffen]

Well done, Kathy. I could hear the frogs, feel the breeze and the rustle of the alders. All in all a lovely visit to nature. Good write.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Ted Kniffen,
Love that you can enjoy my little effort to share this brief little window of my experience amidst my pond's loveliness. It is neat how we all seem to agree that we need to be in the out of doors. It feeds out souls! Blessings Kathy

[MOON]

Beautiful write, nature and all its beauty too often we forget.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Moon,
Our time is not a time of natural rythyms and the rising and fall of nature so I so need the out of doors! Thankyou for commenting and reading my little poem. You are very kind. Blessings Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

I truly enjoyed this poem.
"Evening season slowly whispers in breezes light;
"Cherish me within your heart's thrum-"
"I am your God-given inheritance."
I love nature. Range, mountain or sea. A place to rest and think. Thank you Kathy for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Coyote,
I love that nature is something we all need at times and so we share this in common. Thanks for checking out my poem. Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Kathy.

[Valentine]

God given inheritance...I like that line. All is there for the world to see and enjoy. People need to open their ears and their eyes. Valentine

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Valentine,
Did you notice the full phrase is actually I am your God then given inheritance? Oh yea I see what you mean......................Hmm I wonder if that should be written different? Ok, well- thanks so much for your kindness like always. Do we listen? So right! Kathy