Photo from my window on a winter's day. A message from you would be invaluable... ...in this space, messages come constantly as the weather is fickle and the times ever changing.
Messengers
What words of wisdom whispers the winter wind sighing through the boughs of stately cedars? What song does the river sing? What signs speaks the sky from clouds where angels are reclining? What roars the thunder? What is it trying to tell me? Who summoned the echo? What does it have to say? Why the rainbow? That ring around the moon; What does it mean? And these shadows in the mist; are they real? Is it you whispering to me? I can hear you. Your voice is unmistakable; I shall never forget it. But the sighs of the forest and the whispers of the wind are still telling secrets that I cannot comprehend
It is so nice a river and you living so close, must give you much joy. A view that that is to die for - just an expression. We all search for secrets that cannot be comprehended. Maybe someday we'll know the answers to those secrets.
Regis,
A beautiful view:) I must say your poem is equally beautiful. It has a haunting feeling, just as the questions you pose have haunted life for all time. Excellent descriptions and imagery showcase your poetic soul. Love and Hugs~
Sheila
Hi, Regis. I thought it would be cool to go back and read what you were saying a year ago. I see you were still on Fridays like clock work. :-) This poem was posted two weeks before I became a member of the Den. It's stunning, one of your more well composed poems, provocative and graceful. I love the rhythm. ~~Nordette
Fantastic view Regis, and a fantastic sonnet to match.
Reg.
Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)
Reviewed on June 15, 2004
What a beautiful poem and an even greater view! I can't believe it that this is what you see by looking out of your window. Lucky you. It's like heaven, so peaceful, nothing but nature.
i came back to read this a second time today. i really thought i commented on this one. i certainly felt "as if" i had. so, that my dear man, is the greatest compliment of all. i apparently took this piece to heart and took it with me.
Oh such a beautiful view. To be blessed enough to wake up to it daily must be cherished by one.
The words in your peom accent it's beauty greatly.
Blessings,
Judith
Hey Reg, great words of expression here and a joy to read. But I'm going to perfectly honest with you. If that's your window scene, you have a piece of heaven my friend. All I see when I look out my window is houses and goofy hard to get along with neighbors. I'd pay a million to simply have that view. I would float out into it, embrace the joy. G
one of the best I've read of yours... I like the questions unanswered along with the wintry theme. And WHERE do you live? I wanna move. 82 degrees but can't afford the air this month, Dawn
Wonderful poem, Regis - you encompass so well the magic and mystery of nature, the breath of the universe. It dwarfs our cocky human perception and arrogance. I believe that nature is perhaps our only true friend. What a view! Franz
Reviewed by Simon Thurlow (Reader)
Reviewed on May 17, 2004
The call of Mother Nature that is so obvious to hear, yet so often ignored in the humdrum of life. Brilliant write from you as usual Regis
The majesty and beauty of nature filled with the unanswered questions of love - such a moving contradiction. Was it Peter, Paul & Mary who used to sing, "The answer my friend, is blowing in the wind, the answer is blowing in the wind."?? If so, perhaps those stately cedars will yet yield the answers you seek my friend.
Love,
~Rose~
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on May 17, 2004
My goodness! Regis, you have inspiration right out your window, I see. What I found interesting about your poem was the series of questions... surreal, perhaps, some of them... I found that I was connecting them with places in my head that wonder and don't try very hard to resolve.. sometimes, the enigma is enough... something to come back to. katy xox.
It sure would be something to be able to have all of the answers...or maybe there are some answers i don't want to know. This is a wonderfully introspective piece...caused me to reflect. And lucky you! What a view!
Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)
Reviewed on May 17, 2004
VERY BEAUTIFUL REGIS!!!!
You know sometimes we are not meant to answer, just to listen! :O)
One but has to look around the vastness, the beauty, of nature and llife to see what it is saying. We have been given much, a paradise at our disposal. Though the messengers are ever present, some give us answers and some can not be understood by our finite minds. Once again you detailed a splendid write, yet, leaves us with many questions. Thanks for sharing this with us.
WOW! You have that in your back yard? No wonder you're so peaceful. The beauty of West Virginia is different, but I still understand the feelings you draw from nature. If you get a chance, look up pictures of Cooper's Rock State Forest. That's where I go to be at peace. Until then, eat your veggies and peas to you.
Wistful, whimsical, and inspired. Lovely view, Regis, and yes, Nature's beauty can do both: soothe with serenity or make us feel our loneliness and want to question all the more.
You express that with sensitivity.
Gina
Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on May 15, 2004
Pictures mean so much Regis ... but in this case the poem wouldn't seem the same without the beautiful scene from your window. How I look at and envy you for living close to nature like this. Makes me want to be there. And your words my friend really shine with their description of nature and life. A beautiful poem. A poem to be very proud of. Bill Murray
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on May 15, 2004
Excellent poetry
You live in a beautiful place.....
Take care.......
I think that if I had such an awesome eyefull of the supremacy of nature each and every day from my back window, I, too, might be minded to sit up and take notice of her superior wisdom and knowledge! Human voices speak so many words with so little content, whereas one word from nature silences all and commands all... like you, I so wish I was better attuned to her mysteries! Great write, Regis, that is suitably respectful of our Great Mother. Thank you, Kate xx
Reviewed by Monette Bebow-Reinhard (Reader)
Reviewed on May 15, 2004
I love the expression of nature talking - keeping it in this vein throughout would make it more powerful, IMO. Beautiful expressions - and a wonderful view!
Monette
Reviewed by Al Swanson (Reader)
Reviewed on May 15, 2004
really makes ou stop and think Reg, all whipsering so well, ty al
Regis, I envy you being able to bask in that vision out your window. That's awesome. No wonder you can write such wonderful poetry. There's a peaceful lovely vision guiding you always.
Beautiful poetry Regis..I loved it! Lisa
Healthy Happy Day to All of You!.
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When One's heart synchronizes wonders, the mind grows in understanding and the soul glows, love abounds and "Messengers" becomes a poetical composition that delivers the arcane of life that shines as the Noon Sun of a sunning day.
On this fifty-fifth day of Spring I Salute You, Sublime Poet!
The imagery is outstanding Regis!
Your photo of your "Backyard"
is spellbounding! I love the
winter though and cannot stand the texas sun so I am a rareity in that respect I suppose. Awesome poem!
Love,
Becca
Can you hear me?
Can you see me?
I think I do..somewhere in my imagination!!
I can see you standing there asking all these questions while gazing at the horizon far!!
Most outstanding beautiful mindbinding piece Regis!!
Okay Uncle Regis, daddy can't come to the computer right now, he is copulating, what ever that means...so I have to tell you how pretty that picture is, I can just imagine marking my territory there, all that open space, does it have lots of trees? I love to chase squirrels, does it have them too? Oh dad wants to say how nice the poem is as well, but the picture is so good, you don't need any thing else on that page...Peace thru a Female dog, Rufuz (woof) ( oh an dad was calculating, I mean...)
wonderful Regis...I love the combination of nature and spirit communication. Blessings to you Friend, ann
Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
This has such an austere beauty about it. All the questions work, too, because they make you think about the images you create. The ending is kind of sad and freeing at the same time. Well-penned! It looks lovely where you live! But, I am weird, I love the winter:)
A very intriguing poem, Regis. And you have a marvelous view out that window!
Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
Regis, this is a very wise insightful write...yes...even candy loses it sweetness if a child is subjected to bitter tastes of life...I love your lines...so true...excellent write...Fletcher B
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will be sent, we only must know
and recognize them...
For nature has much to tell Regis, and we
only need to sit in silence and those
secrets will be revealed :)
Hush... hear her whisper on the wind...
Beautiful
Love and Light
Lily
A beautiful view:) I must say your poem is equally beautiful. It has a haunting feeling, just as the questions you pose have haunted life for all time. Excellent descriptions and imagery showcase your poetic soul. Love and Hugs~
Sheila
Boy do I have some catching up to do.
Awesome write
:) Ch'erie
Reg.
The words in your peom accent it's beauty greatly.
Blessings,
Judith
God Bless
Michelle~
You are a writer/poet/messenger of the written word - super!
Robert
Love,
~Rose~
You know sometimes we are not meant to answer, just to listen! :O)
~Nikki~
I give you two thunbs up for this poem. Wonderful write indeed.
~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~
Whether It Is - Good or Evil,Right or Wrong, Love Or Hate You Wear Badge Of Your Own Fate,i.e. Nobody Can Save You but Yourself(s)!!
TRASK
Carmen :-)
You express that with sensitivity.
Gina
You live in a beautiful place.....
Take care.......
Monette
I liked so much about this poem really al
and the whispers of the wind
are still asking questions
that I cannot answer'
This is a great poem and I
really love the chose of verse.
Excellent!
Tommy
wonderful write, mon ami; tres magnifique!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D
all i have from my window is a view of the apartment complex i live at! NOT that pretty! LOL
Wonderful write.....I think there is much to be learned from nature
Andrea
Excellent write also!!!
~Linda
Great questions leaves great pondering thoughts...
Beautiful poetry Regis..I loved it! Lisa
>================================ <
When One's heart synchronizes wonders, the mind grows in understanding and the soul glows, love abounds and "Messengers" becomes a poetical composition that delivers the arcane of life that shines as the Noon Sun of a sunning day.
On this fifty-fifth day of Spring I Salute You, Sublime Poet!
Thank You for sharing the gifts of Your art.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Your photo of your "Backyard"
is spellbounding! I love the
winter though and cannot stand the texas sun so I am a rareity in that respect I suppose. Awesome poem!
Love,
Becca
Can you see me?
I think I do..somewhere in my imagination!!
I can see you standing there asking all these questions while gazing at the horizon far!!
Most outstanding beautiful mindbinding piece Regis!!
Love Tinka-Seagull :)
Reindeer
tone in this and the mystery! Outstanding!