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" Poetry begins in delight and ends in wisdom. "
Robert Frost
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As I sit relaxed on the bower of this fallen lime tree
I ruminate on how kind life has been to me
though nothing comes easy at all
it all seems to have fallen into my lap
making me question the wisdom of striving
maybe there is an easier way to progress
as a single leaf came spiralling down above me
and a willow warbler whistled its melodious tune
I am content, to let the wheels turn over by themself
and I can now see, there is a reason for everything
as I view a red fox, foraging amongst the forest carpet
visions of friends and companions, filter to the surface
most now have succumbed, to the passage of time
or have dealt themselves a self inflicted blow
I muse on all the courses and directions, I have followed
as the declining sun, sends shards of golden light above
whilst the murmurs of my heart, say stay on your present line
I rise from the knotted trunk, and move smoothly through the leaves
and am pleased to see the moon, greet the sun in the sky
for I know within myself, the mystery is still to come
Copyright by Peter Paton 2006
Love and Peace, B&R
Do your poems come to you thru meditation or thru actual travel...they are lovely and always inspiring...........
wonderful attitude, Peter, above all.....you are so creative
pax A
Peace. Joyce
Excellent...
Yoyr Friend TRASK
Love and harmony,
Susan
This is tremendously peaceful poetry, which perfectly reflects your Frost quote, and the gorgeous photo.
I kept hearing the 1969 Rod McKuen song.. 'Love's Been Good To Me'
Beautifully done, Sir Patton!
Love&Blessings, Rhonda
Love,
Taylor~
beautiful!!
Love Tinka
Regis
Your poetic cup overflows with wisdom. You are a trustworthy guide, my friend.
Love & Light,
Joseph
Fee
Paul;-)
Myrna
Love this Peter, good to read you again.
:) Ch'erie
Again, this is a beautiful poem.
Love and hope,
CJ
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D
Wonderful write, Peter!!!
Sandie Angel a.k.a. Angel May Angel :o)