Solitude

 

Solitude

By Jack Ivey

 

Windswept treetops sing to me of drenching moonlit love

As early morning practices, upon the breeze above

Delivering a soften faire to those who wait their turn

With open heart and eyes so wide, of all that they may learn

 

I reach for but the precious charm a’ sit aloft, it’s true

Behold the silent memories along this dawning view

Within the woven canopy my heart to cling this scene

For in the mist of solitude does come my eyes this dream

 

O’ wisp of hair in golden sheen and eyes of oak stain brown

Lone features that do capture me of every thought I’ve found

A’ drizzle on my faded skin, thy touch a soothing care

And whispers come of loving words and moments we are there

 

I paint this with a brush of hope and colors lemon gray

With strokes so bold of magnitude on this my grand display

To gaze upon the canvas with an eye of contemplate

To breathe a breath of evermore and pray it’s not too late

 

I find this morning symphony does bring about a light

In shades of endless branch to sway, between this day and night

Though still my heart, a’ dance of dreams and vision on the view

Does seek the love of perfect joy which rains on me from you

 

A’ drink the rising beacon of the red and glowing sun

As misty tones of violet bequeath my only one

Now listen as the whippoorwill, its song about to be

Of all my soul does long in prayers that you are here with me

 

  

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Holly Mason]

so much loving emotion behind your words always
love of perfect joy-reading you is like soft touches from a caring mate truly
the pic is great
thank you for sharing

[Jack...]

Thank you Holly, I appreciate you. How was your weekend?

[Holly Mason]

peachy keen-to nice out to be inside-45 Saturday 52-Sunday what an outdoor treat*)

[Jack...]

Sounds peachy keen to me. :)>

[Holly Mason]

never would of thought I would think the 40's and 50's were summer days!!

[Jack...]

Funny how that works.

[DIVYA]

Tis poem has all the colors of love in it.

My favorite lines here were:
"A’ drizzle on my faded skin, thy touch a soothing care
And whispers come of loving words and moments we are there" - These line told me that we fade, nature fades, but love never fades. And it is the purpose we are put on this earth amidst all the awesomeness of nature.

Thank you for sharing this lovely poem Jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you Divya, your comments are always exciting to receive.

[DIVYA]

You are welcome Jack and thanks for the kind words.

[quinfinn]

i love the skillful way in which you capture the nuances of love . such wonderful wordplay and nicely metered structure , encapsulated by brilliant metaphor. very, very good!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much for reading and commenting

[quinfinn]

always a pleasure, Jack

[Salar Majak]

Within the woven canopy my heart to cling this scene

For in the mist of solitude does come my eyes this dream

breath takingly amazing!!!
wow what a description you have here! incredible!!
thanks for the beautiful poem

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Aurora. I truly appreciate your sweet words.

[Salar Majak]

:) you are welcome!

[Pete Langley]

Jack,
You let us share your all-abiding devotion, and I`m grateful.
Your skill evokes great love in all who read this, and as just one of many, I`m sure, who can relate directly to it, you gladden my heart.
That your poem is exempliary in atmosphere, metre, music and language just makes it something we all aspire to emulating. P.

[Jack...]

Wow, thank you for taking the time to read and leave a flattering comment

[Larry Dyson]

lovely Jack...wishing I could only see this in those deepest darkest times...moments..ty Brother.LAury

[Jack...]

Thank you so much.

[Angel of Heart's]

Beautiful Jack...and so elegantly written...a gentle Peace, dropping gracefully from line to line..and how you brush it with vision across the subtle beauty of nature ...
This is exactly what I needed to breathe into my soul tonight......a mesmerising journey of beautiful tranquility that serenades the heart so softly.. :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much dear Angel. I appreciate your kind words.

[I, Rene]

Fabulous, rhyming ,timing, exquisitely romantically, Fabulous, with a capital F

[Jack...]

Thank you so much...your kind words mean so much to me.

[Emerald Seas]

Softly stunning, Jake. A wonderful read this morning as I enjoy a hot coffee, watch the snow fall, and catch up on read requests. Lovely and it settles the soul.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much. I am happy it can bring you a smile this morning.

[Emerald Seas]

Your words most certainly did. Still smiling :)