have just read about 10 of your poems, reading backwards by date. the final image you offer in this, the last of the poems I've missed of yours, is, I think, something I've been straining to see - the hope of "my destiny glowing" mirrored back at me. or some sign of good fortune, a turning tide to meet my rest in God and my best foot forward. so then, it seems your own "random soliloquy of purpose" has done it. your words and ideas are hope reflected. a sincere thank you, Dawn

Yes indeed. This is why this country girl likes to go fresh-water fishing. The water, the nature, the serenity all blend together and take you to that calm place of clarity where you can see what it is you are meant to do. So, are you saying I don't have to bring any tackle, just sit on the bank and inhale?

You know this is not the first time I've been by this poem. I think the first two times your words must have hypnotized me and in a trance I wandered off and forgot to review. :-) I'm still sort of staring at the poem like it's one of those spinning hypno wheels. LOL
Must be the leaves spinning on the water's surface as I drift into the glow of my destiny. You know, Shaman, you've got to stop doing this. Turn the frequency down there in the Bronx. I can't take it here in Jersey, being all vibrational the way I am. Hehe. Lovely, profoundly transforming poem, Jude.

what a visionary!

I leaves my thoughts here and there, and once in a while find em again. Whoda thunk that I'd find em floating on a millpond? Good write.

Ron

Beautiful Jude, this was exquisite, just lovely and so peaceful, loved this,

Reindeer

Like this one and its great imagery
thanks for shring

William ......Peace

The power of these falling leaves is in their ability to embody and reflect the shimmering essence of a soul dedicated to the truth of the journey of its own being. In doing so, they help to create a path along which others may stroll and encounter their own healing "Leaves of Thought."

like the imagery

Jude,

You take us right into the meditation with you! THIS is one to be
spoken...hope you will be reciting it!

Whole Idea Is To Be There When (Your)Destiny Is Glowing To Accept Its Graces Or Its Hell Of Your Own Making,i.e And Then This Too Shall Pass_

Excellent!

TRASK

...and what a destiny it is.
Glow on dear Jude.
Chanti

Beautiful and fitting at the moment as I sit here watching a shadow of a leave dance outside my window~`

Robert,

This one made me smile with its imagery and gentle wisdom and inspiration; well done! You, my friend, are a MasterPoet, with your vision. BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

Insightful. I love the whirling, traveling leaves. R

A wonderful companion piece to Kate Clifford's.

I see you are like myself and every now and then commune with the wonders of nature, this is a great poem and lesson on slowing down and seeing what is around us. Good write Jude.

Felix

Fantastic capture, Sir Ace! "While gazing into life's magical chalice, analyzing the trance reflection"... love it.

Robert,
You have the talent to make every reader a part of the scenery, and once you've finished, all they can do is sigh.
Superb.

Lisa

These leaves of thought have fallen from the tree of knowledge and wisdom...excellent.

Paul;-)

Very insightful and masterly
Peter

Very nicely done Robert!!

Love Tinka

Don't you like tea, then?! :)) Love the meditative and transcendental qualities to this, Jude, bringing a sense of fresh equilibrium, balance and detox to the soul, and instilling new vision and a sense of peaceful harmony... like a hum! Has the yin-yan of warmth and coolness, too. Forwards, backwards; up and down. Kind of a complete poetic workout-cum-healthspa whilst supping on some exotic fruit cup. Thanks for the revival; I was beginning to think that my air supply had been cut off, but this is quite the mouth-to-mouth resus.... I'll just take this intravenously today, rather than the Earl Grey: cheers!! Hope you're feeling equally glowing and back in great shape again. LOL Kate xx PS ARE you the great WW reincarnated?! :))

Teeming with poetic splendor

Peace and happiness
HH

Just outstandingly beautiful...you put me there with your words.

Allen

Amazing insight Jude, the visuals are perfection!

Peace and love, Carole

Very nice. I also enjoyed the ones in Mystic East. :)

What's up with that lately? I haven't heard from Debs for some time.

Nature is the best forecaster that I know of :-) and you

Wow! I know this sounds so cliche, but this is one of your best. Amazing work, concept, and lines. ~ Sara

Great images. Your leaves of writing make the flowers bloom Robert....

You made me feel all dreamy with the leaves toppling softly into the water; what a beautiful image you painted. Water reflects back to us but also mirrors that which is above us. The leaves are a subtle reminder of the ways that we are bound to the earth. In the end, we, like the leaves, will try to save the world from itself as we commit our self back to the earth giving back all that we borrowed from her for this leg of our eternal journey. Excellent reflective write, Robert.

Take care,

Sherry

Elegant write... peaceful and serene... being "at one" with self and surroundings...

Reading these mesmerizing words and phrasings makes me want it to go on and on... and on. Beautifully written for a good lazy read. Thanks. - Bill

To me, you will always wear the crown of the laurel leaf as our poet Laureate! It will keep your destiny glowing;-)Wonderful imagery in this gem!

etw

Jude,

And just what do you see there, my guru? Introspective excellence (as per usual).

Signpost

B

The concept of leaves, be it tea or from a maple is a beautiful simile for those who can read either and see their future entwined in their formation.

Very interesting indeed, Robert! I've often known that people read into tea leaves that are left at the bottom of the cup; but I've never heard anyone reading the pattern of falling leaves. This was something different.

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)