He lives in a small cottage by a lake
Surrounded by cherry blossoms
Complemented by a trio of weeping willows
Occasionally, the fog weaves across the lawn
During the teal of twilight
Or maneuvers under the magenta of dusk
He spends much of his time
Strolling along lakeside
Absorbed in the bounty of nature’s embrace
At times, he sits on his favorite rock
Gazing into the reflection
Rippling on the lake’s golden surface
Mirroring the countryside
Arousing his senses with color, sound and scent
This morning, a white beret covers his imaginings
As a long stalk of grass hangs from his lips
Streams of poetic energy
Release its agile mechanism from his fingertips
A pen resides in pocket
Moving to a notebook inhabiting his hand
Rays of sunlight
Sift through unlocked clouds
Shedding light
Upon his words and onto this land
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Reviews of "Mise-en-scène by Lakeside"
Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)
Reviewed on April 24, 2007
You have set before us a gorgeous lakeside scene here Jude, with imagery reflecting the surrounding beauty of nature and a poet who is at peace with himself and with the world around him as
"Streams of poetic energy
Release its agile mechanism from his fingertips"
This made me think of Henry Thoreau while he lived at Walden Pond. Fantastic piece!
~Butch
The imagery is this one is outstanding Jude. This is perfection.
~hugs~
Karen
Reviewed by Kathryn Collins (Reader)
Reviewed on April 20, 2007
Jude --
This beautiful poem transmits me right into the picture. I'm watching like the writer is from somewhere close by. What a shining way to tell us how the poet gets to the light of nature, a kind of poem of a poem.
This is like a mirror-write - in that it is written in a voyeuristic reportage style - and is about a voyeur, an artist, a chronicler. A doubly observant write. Have to agree with Sage, this "he" is a designer of both words and action, probably in several different mediums and on several different planes. He has facility with manifold of the human intelligences, I expect. I can't help thinking of Brigit Pegeen Kelly's The Dragon poem as I read this... It is probably it's pastoral, mystical and mythical-type setting. Hints of magic realism here! :)) xx
Jude, you took me to a beautiful sitting this afternoon and I enjoyed it immensely! Your voice in this poem echoes with sincerity and knowledge of the area and the images are magnificent.
Wow you are correct nature always
Inspires Streams of poetic energy!!
And this page is filled with very
beautiful Imagery and lots of
poetic energy and the beauty of nature!!
I enjoyed this stroll along lakeside of your poetic thoughts
Very Very Much!!
Love and Peace
Your Friend...Morning Star
Sticking with nature gets it right/write...Mise-en-scène is a calendar scene hanging on the cottage wall...simple life suits him just fine...from a lofty perch, that lone raven drops a gratuitous feather so that his pen may be dipped of fresh quill ink, that notebook, a ledger for all designs blueprinted in his mind, his starched white beret pervades peace in this tranquil place, Judesville...that ought to be woodburned into an oak plaque and hung on that cottage wall...
Awesome, another inspiring and vivid prose. I can actually feel the air, sun and even pen as if it were in my pocket and notepad in my hands. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece. My best, Gloria
Jude this is one of my favs, your words have created a real persona so easily pictured in the mind not only in the physical sense but in an entering into his mind and emotions. Great poem.
Once, walking by a lake with waters so calm that it was converted into an huge mirror, I was admiring a world upsidedown when a stone thrown by someone shattered the image.
I felt anger to the one that couldn't see beauty without destroying it
I didn't have pencil or notebook then, but your poem make me remmember
And...sifting through unlocked thoughts...
Georg
So beautifully written Jude, enjoyed this much. I do so enjoy the water, lakes, rivers, oceans most of all. Thanks!
Be safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on April 17, 2007
As soon as I saw the word; pen. I thought how many of us are similar in our lives. I wondered where this was going, nice work Jude. Thanks for adding info' and understanding my poem. Unique brain you sure do have...
this was such a wonderful poem to read tonight after scenes of tragedy and sorrow have been imprinted on my mind from recent events and personal circumstance. it reminded why I've always loved poets and why I endeavor to be one. so thanks, Jude, for this portrait of a poet. Dawn
He sounds VERY lucky where he lives!
Ahhh... I love the way you felt along the moment of your life/day!
Awesome golden pen!
With much imagery!
WArmly, WArrior Lady Sheeeoox
For your reader, it is a rare delight to absorb a self description of the poet... and such deep ad complete terms of approval and life style. You give us an unusual work, heavy with imagery and substance, and at the end, I for one, like you for being so honest.
- Bill
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on April 17, 2007
Jude, you amaze every time.
Elizabeth
Reviewed by Stan Grimes (Reader)
Reviewed on April 17, 2007
Jude, this was one damn good poem..."the teal of twilight." Very good.
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"Streams of poetic energy
Release its agile mechanism from his fingertips"
This made me think of Henry Thoreau while he lived at Walden Pond. Fantastic piece!
~Butch
~hugs~
Karen
This beautiful poem transmits me right into the picture. I'm watching like the writer is from somewhere close by. What a shining way to tell us how the poet gets to the light of nature, a kind of poem of a poem.
I love "the teal of twilight"
hugs,
Kathy
Enjoyable reading
Peace
William
Thanks.
Abdullahi
Ron
Inspires Streams of poetic energy!!
And this page is filled with very
beautiful Imagery and lots of
poetic energy and the beauty of nature!!
I enjoyed this stroll along lakeside of your poetic thoughts
Very Very Much!!
Love and Peace
Your Friend...Morning Star
Love Tinka
Sage
Bom Bhole!
Roshan
Thanks,
Dan
Fee
I love your poetic painting. This one should be framed.
Love and respect,
CJ
I felt anger to the one that couldn't see beauty without destroying it
I didn't have pencil or notebook then, but your poem make me remmember
And...sifting through unlocked thoughts...
Georg
Be safe,
Karen
Take care,
Sherry
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Ahhh... I love the way you felt along the moment of your life/day!
Awesome golden pen!
With much imagery!
WArmly, WArrior Lady Sheeeoox
Eileen
- Bill
Elizabeth
Brava!
Love,
Susan