Sometimes one has not much choice but to seek solace elsewhere; and nature's always been good for me.
Harmony In Sorrow
I got indifference From familiar folks So sought solace For the sorrow in my soul In nature’s bosom where Petal tears From fragrant flowers fell Along the path Tears of rain From grieving ashen skies Soothed my fevered face Lamentations from the wind Moaning among the rugged crags Higher on the mountain Reached the depths of my soul And echoed there In painful sympathy And in the valley Along the misty river The weeping willows wept In harmony With me
I see you going the pathway into the mountains, letting the healing come from nature, bringing you back to your surroundings of comfort and peace when you are ready.
Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)
Reviewed on October 3, 2009
This is an incredible poem. Extremely vivid and beautifully written Regis.
In the perfections of perfect beauty I also find my renewals
Very Lovely Regis!
I especially Love The Unique Title (its Perfect!!)
:)
May this Day & Everyday Embrace You with Love & Laughter so that your Heart will be filled with the Purity of Joy....
In Joy, In Peace, In Grace, In Harmony of Love
Vickie
Regis, you've found one of the greatest comforts given to us... to return to the bosom of Mother Earth, our too often neglected and underappreciated mother. She soothes and she heals.
Regis, you have reached way down deep inside yourself with this write and touched that place of loneliness and sadness, and seem to have found solace. You have also drawn it out of yourself and offered it up for others, too, to weep with you, and find solace with you. Well done! Peace.
Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez (Reader)
Reviewed on May 10, 2005
Regis...wow! this is fabulous ! your writing is superb
and I am glad I dropped by to read this...Great!
Hope all is well, when you receive the mini letter,
and the there after......humbly',,,criso
Excellent write...nature does have the ability to soothe the soul..I love watching a river..the sights,sounds are emotive of life changes and the ability within us all to wash away our "mistakes" and start anew..you are a "gift" to the den..
This is how I felt when I stood on the grounds where in the 60's I was held captive. The weeping willow on the shore of Lake Winnebago, was still there, crying with me, as my emotional state became very shaky and uneasy. Nice write bro...keep it up. May the Lord Jesus bless you and yours, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I may as well be."
Incredible poem Regis.
I am rediscovering nature, but so fortunately for me...I am discovering it as the only frame beautiful enough in which to place the love of my life.
I wish this on you, and I see all my previous pain as just the path to this, if only we could see it coming.
You just wait.
John
ding. ding. ding. you are the latest MUST SAVE do not pass go immediately place in my library! I love willows and I almost daily retreat to nature as a safe sanctuary, having been battered emotionally by human-unkind... and I, too, know sorrow. This really hit home - and kept flying as you no doubt already know from all these comments! Take care, Regis. This was truly beautiful. Dawn
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on May 2, 2005
"...And in the valley
Along the misty river
The weeping willows wept
In harmony
With me..."
NOTIHNG better than getting out into Nature and being soothed by her beauty and wonders - you've penned a winner here! Taking long walks is my way of de-stressing (although it kills my feet LOL)--great job!
Imagined or not, I always felt an element of empathy in nature - like a force that refocusses attention to the essence of our existence. Very nicely captured mood in this romantic poem. Franz
Nature really is the best place to seek solace. Around here, I go to the overlook at Cooper's Rock and let the Cheat Canyon winds sweep away all my troubles.
Entering this poem is like coming upon a chapel in a forest and sitting in the doorway, quietly taking in the double peace of the chapel inside and the compassion of nature outside. Enjoyed this very much.
Yes, Regi, Nature helps a lot to comfort and better tha the folks around us any day. Even the breeze will caress you tenderly and the trees will tell you tales and the flowers will intoxicate you.
The beautiful Cathedral of Nature is the most revitalizing spot I can think of. Your poem builds this Cathedral in my mind, and soothes my soul. Lovely...quite lovely, Regis.
Wow, UnBelieVable- YOu wrote this? didn't copy and paste.. LOL.. It's AWESome Reg.... I loved your deep philosphy and how you Used Natures enviroment to the end and connected it all with yourself and the pain you were feeling.. it's funny -this word-----> Lamentations
(lament) is popping up alot lately.. it's like it's floating in the air.. Do you know what I mean..seriously, sometimes it seems-- a word *( a certain word) is spoken in the air.. and something takes it over and you see it Everywhere. That is a connection it seems to be-anyway, it is with me... I love this poem Reg... and I'm off to read whatelse is on your mind, at this time.... Keep it UP-UP-UP-
In nature’s bosom where
Petal tears
From fragrant flowers fell and where you wrote:
From grieving ashen skies
Soothed my fevered face
Lamentations from the wind
Moaning among the rugged crags
Higher on the mountain
Reached the depths of my soul
And echoed there
actually the rest that followed- into the Valley and the way you wrote it smaller and etc.. Just Awesome.. I enjoyed this emmensouly
HuGs- Lady,Sheee (Sheila) I truly love this pic.. you dont' catch her in her solace moment till you look harder at the details of the pic... Can I keep this pic.. ? I plan too...if, it's ok with you. Have an Inspirational GREAT DAy!
This bring-----> Misery loves company kinda' thoughts..Run-Run -Run... is all I can think of too- Gotta' go, I wrote so much.. Sorry Reg.. but, I was charmed by your words.
Gentle Regis, sometimes it's in apparent dissonance that harmony is found, sometimes in consonance of apparent disharmony... Harmony IS always found, whenever someone or something weeps or smiles, in essence, FEELS WITH us. Extraordinarily beautiful and meaningful poem.
Love&Light&Harmony*
Alexandra*
this is such a sad, but beautiful write, Reg. I feel this way too sometimes, like people just make a bad mood worse and seek time alone (though my time to myself is usually spent here or bent over a sketchbook ;) ) Excellent
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on April 30, 2005
Humans can always ruin the present mood..
I love this poem..
Regis the beauty and the fury of nature are so captivating that they can make us smile when we are sad, make us fear when we are foolhardy, give us humility when we are full of it...the list goes on and on and nature just smiles. You captured this well.
This so comforts me this morning, Regis. Nature's natural healing extends to all areas of our physical, emotional and spiritual make-up if we are both in harmony with it and in tune with ourselves. Thank you for this most beautiful glimpse of creation's symbiosis. A peach!! LOL Kate xx
Dearest Regis,
You write out of the depths of your heart and in so doing touch the hearts of others with your words. I pray you find comfort where you seek it. So often people ignore the beauty around them and focus on their pain when Love calls in the quietest flutter of a butterfly wing or the shrills, warbles and tweets of the birds. Love warms with the gentle touch of sunbeams and carresses our tearful faces with the softest of breezes. I know that you don't ignore the beauty around you. It is so evident in reading your words that you appreciate and love it all. I too find respite in Nature through hard times and I am never alone.
With love and compassion for your pain...Chanti
There is so much sadness woven into the beauty of this poem, Regis. When life is giving me a rough way to go, I head for the hills...literally...well here it is mountains, but you get my drift I am sure. I can identify so well with your words. This is excellent writing!
Take care,
Sherry
oh Regis, if you only knew you spoke my heart in this poem. I'm so touched by the beauty of this exquisite sad, beautiful poem!thank you for sharing your soul!
Regis, what a sad, yet wonderful statement...it can be very lonely amidst people. If deep sorrow drives you to seek comfort in nature...
at least the powers of nature are constant.
This is peace that comes from strength deep inside. A beautifully inspired poem, Regis! The mountains close to home have the same restorative effect to me...
Yes Regis, i have to agree with Ann, this is a most peaceful write, sad in its own way, but naturally comfortable in a way that only you can write them...felt as if I was walking a trail with you on this one...Peace Found, Ed & Rufuz
Regis (here I stop in awe)...
This IS the MOST BEAUTIFUL, MOST TENDER piece that I have read of yours...there is a feeling of softness and peace even within the sadness. And you found the perfect picture...
My book of poetry is being redone by me, I have a beautiful cover designed and the book will have a few more than 200 poems in it. I am going to have it printed on demand here in Canada. When it is done I will let you know when it is done and if anyo
A further collection of poems, many from years in the Middle East, but also the California San Francisco and Central Coast areas (Santa Cruz, Carmel, Big Sur, Berkeley, etc.).
Tu m'a fait pleurer, c'est si triste!
nicole
You've managed to paint sadness into these nature images, with a natural feel. Splendid poem:)
Sheila
style. I really love this !!!
Harold M. Nash
Very Lovely Regis!
I especially Love The Unique Title (its Perfect!!)
:)
May this Day & Everyday Embrace You with Love & Laughter so that your Heart will be filled with the Purity of Joy....
In Joy, In Peace, In Grace, In Harmony of Love
Vickie
Regis...wow! this is fabulous ! your writing is superb
and I am glad I dropped by to read this...Great!
Hope all is well, when you receive the mini letter,
and the there after......humbly',,,criso
enjoyed much
thanks for sharing
William .......Peace
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I may as well be."
I am rediscovering nature, but so fortunately for me...I am discovering it as the only frame beautiful enough in which to place the love of my life.
I wish this on you, and I see all my previous pain as just the path to this, if only we could see it coming.
You just wait.
John
This is beautiful; I am so sorry I missed this! Very well done; God bless you, mon ami!
(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami en texas, karen lynn. :)
Helen
Along the misty river
The weeping willows wept
In harmony
With me..."
Powerful words...
Elizabeth
NOTIHNG better than getting out into Nature and being soothed by her beauty and wonders - you've penned a winner here! Taking long walks is my way of de-stressing (although it kills my feet LOL)--great job!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
I have often found solace in nature and so enjoyed this write immensely.
Beautiful art; exquisite, soulful write - a poetic masterpiece!!
Blessings my friend,
Robert
from fragrant flowers fall
It is so beautiful, Regis
Thanks for sharing htis gem
love and peace
Huda
Reindeer
Children Your Lost Little Children!
PHOTO: Reminds Of That Place To(You) Go (Find Peace)Hidden In Your Mind!
Excellent!
TRASK
Reg
This is the most beautiful sad poem I've ever read.
All of nature truly is in harmony with your heart in this.
I really could just go on and on about every line in here every emotion
It's outstanding.
get smilin' and singin' so nature will smile and sing w/ you.
Tracey
Regis, This poem is absolutely remarkable!
A lovely poem indeed.
Love from India - Joel -
Micke
Perfect! This is an amazing piece of work. I was instantly transported. One of your best!
B
(lament) is popping up alot lately.. it's like it's floating in the air.. Do you know what I mean..seriously, sometimes it seems-- a word *( a certain word) is spoken in the air.. and something takes it over and you see it Everywhere. That is a connection it seems to be-anyway, it is with me... I love this poem Reg... and I'm off to read whatelse is on your mind, at this time.... Keep it UP-UP-UP-
In nature’s bosom where
Petal tears
From fragrant flowers fell and where you wrote:
From grieving ashen skies
Soothed my fevered face
Lamentations from the wind
Moaning among the rugged crags
Higher on the mountain
Reached the depths of my soul
And echoed there
actually the rest that followed- into the Valley and the way you wrote it smaller and etc.. Just Awesome.. I enjoyed this emmensouly
HuGs- Lady,Sheee (Sheila) I truly love this pic.. you dont' catch her in her solace moment till you look harder at the details of the pic... Can I keep this pic.. ? I plan too...if, it's ok with you. Have an Inspirational GREAT DAy!
This bring-----> Misery loves company kinda' thoughts..Run-Run -Run... is all I can think of too- Gotta' go, I wrote so much.. Sorry Reg.. but, I was charmed by your words.
Love&Light&Harmony*
Alexandra*
I love this poem..
Peace,
Joseph
Boppa Felix
Paul;-]
You write out of the depths of your heart and in so doing touch the hearts of others with your words. I pray you find comfort where you seek it. So often people ignore the beauty around them and focus on their pain when Love calls in the quietest flutter of a butterfly wing or the shrills, warbles and tweets of the birds. Love warms with the gentle touch of sunbeams and carresses our tearful faces with the softest of breezes. I know that you don't ignore the beauty around you. It is so evident in reading your words that you appreciate and love it all. I too find respite in Nature through hard times and I am never alone.
With love and compassion for your pain...Chanti
Peace and love, Carole
Love Tinka
Take care,
Sherry
peace
Eileen
at least the powers of nature are constant.
Gina
This IS the MOST BEAUTIFUL, MOST TENDER piece that I have read of yours...there is a feeling of softness and peace even within the sadness. And you found the perfect picture...
Awesome and wonderful Reg...
ann