raising my eyes

yet another attempt at you know what!

 beckoning the sound of birds awaking

welcoming the needs of the soil

painting the pages as yet unsullied

inviting love from a mortal's coil

laughter and wine, warmer weather come due

 exchanging flight for silence said

raising my eyes to a naked oak's core

or a pillow 'pon an outdoor bed

rhythmic resolution tops my list

metaphorical phrases laid bare

soft the whispers caressing the call

for the towelling of golden hair 

his yesterday's words crowded the walls

bright muralled with visions galore

its frame enhanced by uniqueness made 

its master's  play wins him rich rewards

Author's Note

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

Once upon a Dream.. I read Poetry by Emily … Love ❤️ and Perhaps an early Spring… Pat

[emmajoygreen]

Dear Pat, sending many thanks and hugs for your visit. Plus wishing you both a calm and kind Monday. :)

[Daz]

Beautiful. You have your own unique way with words that evoke vivid emotions and feelings. Have you heard "Shape of my Heart" by Sting?

[emmajoygreen]

Many thanks again. Enjoy Stings work very much.

[Daz]

You're a true nature girl is what comes to my mind when reading this. That Sting track is one of my favorites also. I enjoy reading your poem.

[emmajoygreen]

I am, yes. Thanks again

[Lore Keeper]

Excellent poem that paints a well crafted scene like a master painter.

[emmajoygreen]

Many thanks. Lore Keeper.

[emmajoygreen]

How very kind of you, Lore Keeper.. thanks lots.

[TeeMarie15]

such a beautifully and well written poem my friend!! I wish I had your talent!! Keep on writing cause you are AMAZING!!!!!

[emmajoygreen]

Thank you so much for your generous comments. Am still a learner, always will be but I try! Take care, keep happy.

[Thomas W Case]

Superb imagery. I felt this one.

[emmajoygreen]

Many thanks for your review. Am so pleased you felt my words, sir.

[Soren]

" beckoning the sound of birds awaking
welcoming the needs of the soil
painting the pages as yet unsullied
inviting love from a mortal's coil"
Not only beautiful words painting a wonderful image but deep in metaphor. Whether awakening from sleep or intellectually, spiritually, emotionally it dives into meaning of life and each day as a new start.
" exchanging flight for silence said"
The wisdom of age and the giving up or youth's dreams I hear in this line.
"raising my eyes to a naked oak's core
or a pillow 'pon an outdoor bed"
Not only great word choice but metaphor deep as the oak's core. A wonderful poem.

[emmajoygreen]

Soren, thank you! Seems we think and write on similar lines, sometimes. Take care of yourself, keep safe and smiling.

[Betty Hermelee]

A sensitive tribute, loved the music, loved all the perfect way you puzzled your words, so well fit together…..yes I like the golden hair as well…a beauty from the start rhythmic resolutions…..”his yesterdays words crowded the walls”…you’ve outdone yourself again….
Wonderful!
Warmly,
B.

[emmajoygreen]

Many. many thanks, Betty. New years resolution to work at metered poems - will take a while, know that but need try, Your review really does inspire - encourage me. Have a safe, peaceful and happy day, ( - and anything else you fancy )

[Betty Hermelee]

You’ve taken on quite a resolution! But you can do it…. Keep warm, it freezing here! 💕

[emmajoygreen]

Will try, promised self and now you. Is cold in the UK too. At least our days are getting longer, Betty... so have been told!!!!

[Einstein Noodle]

had no idea what "you know what" is, dear one ;) read some comments and then had to look up your Tom Hardy revealing my poor literary education .. loved the experience of your poem, Em! beautiful images .. sweet, deep connections with nature and our seasons .. ".. naked oak's core.. " can "...towelling of golden hair" are subtle and beautifully sensuous to me .. as winter is settling in real good here in the Ozarks and more so North ... your poem turns thoughts to warmer awakenings and more .. finely tuned poem .. i am a bit blind to the metaphors others speak of; but seeing deeper than your words isn't necessary for me .. love love love .. all we need is love
E.

[emmajoygreen]

Your review is so kind as well as interesting, my dear friend. I romp with words sometimes, just let them write selves.. think they do a better job than my pen does! If you don't 'get' my metaphors it is probably because I'm hopeless at creating them! Take great care of yourself, please.

[Einstein Noodle]

you too dear friend :)))))))))))

[Ken e Bujold]

another attempt at you know what ... well, I must say it's a bloody marvelous attempt. One a certain other local, you may know him, Thomas somebody or other, would gladly tip his cap towards.

Beautiful poem Em.

[emmajoygreen]

What a generous review, Ken e Bujold! Smiling at that Thomas tipping his cap.. that would be a miracle.. but a super sweet thought! Thank you.

[Ken e Bujold]

not as much as you might think my dear. Been reading Mr Hardy of late and you little gem would fit nicely amidst the buttercups

[emmajoygreen]

We are somewhat proud of our Tom, down here! There are gentle debates as to whether or not his books are better than his poetry or vice versa! Strangely, I love daisies and buttercups.. thank you. Must do quite a lot of reviews over the next dayor so.. and will, Ken e Bujold. May I ask where your surname originates - there's history there? Ignore if not my business.

[Ken e Bujold]

an interesting, if somewhat disputed story. Some in the clan believe we are descended from wise Acadians, who read the tea leaves and kept one step ahead of the British expulsion from Nova Scotia. Others believe we were among the handful of sturdy souls who accompanied Champlain when he first stepped foot on the new continent. The truth, as best as I can tell, when both, and a bit more. 30 odd yrs ago I did my best to trace the family roots for my father and his aging siblings. What a mess! One branch of the tree named 3 daughters the same name, Rosalind, and two were even alive at the same time!! Anyhow, we may have originated from Limousin, in France, or the Guernsey Islands, or Neptune :) I could trace us back with fair certainty to the early 1700s. That's the French part. The other 3/4. English. Irish and Scot all mixed in. Like I am fond of saying, my ancestors were politely asked, or unceremoniously expelled from every self-respecting duchy across the pond. And I am proud of it.

[emmajoygreen]

One's history is something essentially comforting, whatever its roots. How marvellously muddled yours is too.. laughable in parts but - even that has made you - you. Have only just discovered your name also belongs to a highly acclaimed female science fiction writer. My lesson learned for the day!.

[Ken e Bujold]

yes, she's a distant cousin, 5th or 6th, so hard to keep track of. As is the accomplished actress Genevieve, who is a 5th, and a lovely lass, even if she is 20 yrs older than me. :)

[emmajoygreen]

Oh yes, I saw her photograph too- when young; she had wonderful facial features. Only had a fleeting look.