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Homage to Nature

An abandoned cottage holds
                           remnants of secrets unexplored.
                             the past ~ whispers ~ through
                                   a creaky wooden floor.

                                Vestiges in gossamer, drape
                                 window frames and doors
                              through tainted panes of glass
                                 the scent of meadow soars.

                                   Woody stems and vines
                                   cling to crumbling walls
                                    shadows peeling back
                                      memories I recall:

                                     the oracle Sycamore
                               a hostel to a swinging rope,
                                      like a pendulum
                                timed in perpetual stroke.

                                    Gazing on orchards 
                                       of fruited trees
                                     romanced by busy
                                        droning bees 

                                     nomadic tribes
                                 of wide - eyed deer
                                   forage and drink
                                  the creek so clear

                            cascading toward the river 
                             that lies beyond the bend,
                          a cloistered Heron in Cattails, 
                          a protracted pose transcends;

                                leaning in a mantra
                                 of spiritual grace, 
                              resonates the thrum
                            in a humble sacred place.

                             echoes of song birds
                            harmonize in the morn
                             endowed in devotion,
                               awaken the dawn.

                                Mother Nature’s
                                rhythmic beat
                               a faithful promise;
                                 she will repeat.







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Date: 9/2/2024 8:39:00 AM
Dear Paulette, your imagery is deep, rich and holds a touch of longing. I wonder about the life once lived in the "abandoned cottage", but I celebrate the reclaiming of the space by Nature described in such a beautiful way. In this way, life goes on in and around the abandoned cottage.. Splendid poetry! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 9/2/2024 9:19:00 AM
Susan, thanks for stopping by to comment. I too wonder about the life once lived in the "abandoned cottage"...I had so many thoughts I felt I should leave it to imagination and move on with the piece. Glad you enjoyed it. Paulette
Date: 8/27/2024 8:21:00 AM
When I see an old abandoned building I try and picture what it was like in its heyday, and over time mother nature will reclaim the land once more. An enjoyable read Paulette, I hope you are keeping well. Tom
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/27/2024 11:10:00 AM
Tom, glad to hear 'Homage to Nature' resonates with you; that it's imagery comes alive, bringing back fond memories.....thank you for stopping by! Hope you are doing well too! Paulette

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