Thorns and Briers

~ a collaboration with my favorite poet Trace ~

                             

 

 

 

When the sun sifts through the trees

and the clouds float gray above

shadows in the whispering leaves

seem to cry teardrops of love

 

As they fall in disarray

cold upon the mossy stone

time turns and looks away

as a heart beats all alone

 

Footsteps wander tender shores

 ‘pon a breeze of memories

the wind rises and it roars

with echoes of what could be

               

But within a rose you hide

among thorns and briers pain

petals wilt, flowers cried

to endure the haunting rain

 

Like a ghost that glimmers on

binding you to shadows mist

blurred are visions, never gone

and in dreams, I feel your kiss...

 

     

                              

           

 

Let me be your guiding star

opening your silent eyes

with a soft light from afar

to awaken love’s fireflies

 

On delicate fiery wings

through the darkness write my name

and with joy to you I’ll bring

my heart as a loyal flame

 

Never ending for all time

never pause by storm or breeze 

let your love be found in mine

when the sun sifts through the trees

 

 

Author's Note

poetry ~ MsJewel and Trace
art ~ Lauri Blank

Reviews

[MomzillaNC]

Really wonderful lines:
"o endure the haunting rain

Like a ghost that glimmers on
binding you to shadows mist
blurred are visions, never gone
and in dreams, I feel your kiss...”

This is a terrific collaboration. A budding love creating that healing space we all need sometimes to recover from loneliness.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[MomzillaNC]

You’re very welcome

[Trace]

The basics of this poem had so much power hidden in the lines
when you sent it to me, That it called to me to pull them out
And between the two of us I think we have created a masterpiece.

I am always honored and thrilled to collaborate on a poem with you
And look forward to the next one.

HUGGS. Trace

[MsJewel]

It is always a delight to write with you Trace. Hugs, Julie

[onceloved]

Once again this speak volumes how well you and Trace work so beautifully together. You two share a very beautiful friendship with one another. Both of you are amazing writers even so much better when you two work together. :) Larry

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind and generous words Larry. I know Trace will appreciate them as well. :) Julie

[onceloved]

Both of you julie, are welcome a long time fan. :) Larry