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4th Floor Penthouse

Waves of blue extend as far as the eye can see raising high above the leafless treetops I dwell a turquoise statue rests in the parkway broken kneecaps and fingers but I don't know who is attributed this honor dressed in flags of red I close my eyes and imagine the battle scar at Fort Sheridan where settlers dreams came true A black bird glides down upon this glory the sun starts shining through the clouds and my thoughts wander to visions of you

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/2/2017 1:59:00 AM

Good Morning Tim. I turned to this entry not knowing what I would read. Reading your words of broken kneecaps and fingers I didn't know you needed medical attention. I hope you are mending and your pain level is low. I very much enjoyed the title. You were able to see humor in all the madness. And yes, you ended on a beautiful reflective thought and note. Hope all is well.

Chuck Melugin

Date: 2/17/2017 9:02:00 AM

Tim Get well soon! By the way....Your muse is in excellent health!! May that sun shine on you! I loved this poetic painting! My best to you, chuck

Darren White

Date: 2/16/2017 11:13:00 PM

That it a perfect description of that view! How apt... We'll see each other again soon, both home in no time :) Take care, my friend!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/16/2017 10:16:00 PM

Its as if I have seen this view! I hope you are getting along and up and about real soon Tim!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/16/2017 7:56:00 PM

Lovely imagery, Tim.

Tim Smith
Date: 2/16/2017 8:04:00 PM

Thanks Andrea... That's the view from my hospital room

Sara Ella

Date: 2/16/2017 6:33:00 PM

Lovely views of the Lake <3 It feels like I am sitting there with you :)

Tim Smith
Date: 2/16/2017 8:03:00 PM

Thanks Sara...They had me sitting in a chair by the window for most of the day...And that's my view

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/16/2017 2:58:00 PM

Must be some view! Hoping you are well. I love this poem:)

Tim Smith
Date: 2/16/2017 3:00:00 PM

A little sore and tired but they are calling me their rockstar..: ))

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/16/2017 1:52:00 PM

- A wonderful painting from your window, Tim - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith
Date: 2/16/2017 2:30:00 PM

Thank you A-L

Paul Callus

Date: 2/16/2017 1:41:00 PM

I love your 'penthouse' view, Tim, and the ending! Regards // paul

Tim Smith
Date: 2/16/2017 2:29:00 PM

Thanks so much Paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 2/16/2017 1:40:00 PM

You make us picture this view Tim.What a beautiful poem ..

Tim Smith
Date: 2/16/2017 2:24:00 PM

Thanks Charmu...My room is overlooking Lak e Shore Drive and Lake Michigan : ))

Chris Green

Date: 2/16/2017 12:01:00 PM

This was very cool Tim, I like the directions this went and the scene we got to se through your words and the ending is superb. Really nicely done, very creative and imaginative.

Tim Smith
Date: 2/16/2017 12:51:00 PM

Thanks Chris. The is what I am looking out at from my chair.