Everything you see has its roots in the unseen world. The forms may change, yet the essence remains the same. Every wonderful sight will vanish; every sweet word will fade, But do not be disheartened, The source they come from is eternal, growing, Branching out, giving new life and new joy. Why do you weep? The source is within you And this whole world is springing up from it.
- Jelauddin Rumi -
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Standing on the jetty, looking out across the placid still pond
watching all the spontaneous movement that caught my eye
moorhens and coots feeding contentedly amongst the iris and rushes
listening closely to the promptings of my inner self
understanding that timing is of extreme importance in life
as you should only act, when your heart dictates the terms
with the caveat, that only good can spring from the well of honesty
a flock of pigeons came flighting across my view
and in the background, a mute swan was tending her brood
underneath the pendulous branches of a weeping ash
I remained serene and tranquil, as I thought of you
transferring my love and feelings on our own special wavelength
and was strengthened as I received your supernatural replies
brilliant yellow berberis, and immaculate white philadelphus splashed the vista
while the dancing sunlight dappled and prismed the water crests
as the enchanting cadence of your words overflowed in my soul
and I know you are an angel, who has crossed the great divide for me
to bring me everlasting love and happiness in bountiful supply
and as I reflected on the wonderful surges within my core
I realised in full measure
that you are the sun, that will never die
Copyright by Peter Paton 2006
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Ron
Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
B&R
Regis
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
that you are the sun, that will never die
poignant lines forever impregnated in a lover's heart and soul..
magnificent piece Peter..loved it!
Vesna:)
God Bless
Michelle!
Only True Love,i.e.Compassion Will Become Full Measure That Will Never Die!
TRASK
Gina
Like how the thinking kinda rambles but makes perfect sense...
Thank you!!
Love Tinka
Peace. Joyce
One of your finest.
Paul;-)
Fee
Another beautiful poem with its roots sprouting deeply from the unseen world!!
~~~ "only good can spring from the well of honesty"
So precious; as are Rumi's words!
Love and gratitude to your heart
Suzie :-)
Love,
Eileen
How The Holy One of Israel has lifted you up, to Himself, and given you new meaning, new understanding, new depth, new devotion...NEW LIFE!
Thou art both blessed...and a blessing.
God bless you over and over again! Love&prayers, Rhonda
This the complete love poem written as if you are allowing us to peek inside the most private confines your mind and soul. Could there be words of love more perfect than these? This was made to be read aloud to her...reiterating precious thoughts I am certain you have shared before...but do it again, refresh her memory with these utterly romantic words...they can never be said enough.
"and as I reflected on the wonderful surges within my core
I realised in full measure
that you are the sun, that will never die"
We are blessed to be within the circumference of your heart, Peter...you incurable romantic you!
ONE ENORMOUS WOW!
Love, Taylor
Your ability to create an environment and draw your readers into it with only words is . . . shall I say . . . ummmmmmm . . . well . . . let's see . . . OK . . . I know that I've used this before, but, forgive me . . . how about splendiferous!
I agree . . . timing is of the utmost in life! Sometimes there is only one chance to accomplish what must be done. And the ramifications of that are staggering!
Some people do have that special wavelength don't they? It's an amazing thing too!
I do admire those things that will never die!
Salutations dear Poet and friend! You are a blessing to me!
Richard
What is the amazing part is you are there, half a world away but you pen your environment and love for your world and you describe the birds and flowers and marshes and here I am describing the same..creatures and birds and flowers...and there's not much difference in what I see and feel here. I love this world...your world...we are all so very connected although we aren't present in one another's eyes.
Isn't it all beautiful and amazing how our Creator charmed our worlds the same but with a difference in some minute way, to make it all interesting!!!
Love and peace,
Susan
you see beauty in nature, in thought, in wish and in action
what beautiful words you share here with us
always a pleasure Peter P
pax A
:)