A Beauty From Redding

~ A beauty from Redding, alone on a hillside, where dreams play viola and wishes agree Hair spun of moonbeams. as eyes tend to wander. while sharing the shade of a sycamore tree Gathering daisies. with petals for pulling. near shadows now painting designs on the ground Following seasons. in soft subtle colors. past butterfly whispers of barely a sound Endlessly dancing. like dandelion seedlings. that tumble and twirl on the gentlest breeze Barefoot and smiling. she wanders the valley. along lonely pathways with hope if you please Watch from a distance. with silhouettes clinging. to yesterday’s sorrows now left on a shelf Don’t bother calling, she finds fading echoes. are nothing but trouble in spite of herself For, she’s an illusion, your imagination, now conjured inside of the heart in your chest Memories carried, alone on a hillside, while time disappears on this fantasy quest Life sits there waiting, it’s losing its patience as you find your reasons are more than you see In search of a beauty, who comes down from Redding, where dreams play viola and wishes agree
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Date: 8/9/2023 8:30:00 PM
Hello Chris, how my heart delight in reading yours again. I knew coming here would bring a smile :) This breathtaking gem was a joy to read. I love it! I know of a Redding too, a beautiful one in CT.
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Chris Green
Date: 8/17/2023 10:00:00 AM
Thank you so very much my friend. It is so nice to see you again
Date: 8/9/2023 9:02:00 AM
A magnificent work of art my friend. Reading your poem is like watching a movie unfurl in my mind. The rhythm has me skipping through sunlit fields of wildflowers, but the emotion has me in tears. What a fantastic combination. All I can say is WOW!
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Chris Green
Date: 8/9/2023 9:20:00 AM
Thanks so much Jerry I am thrilled you enjoy my poetry
Date: 8/8/2023 12:54:00 PM
this is magical, chris! i loved it from beginning to end, especially the way you've tied it all together with a most satisfying bow...
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Chris Green
Date: 8/9/2023 9:20:00 AM
Thank you so very much Ilene. I appreciate your kindness always
Date: 8/8/2023 9:53:00 AM
If it’s the Redding I know, I’m sure she’s left for someplace cooler … such a lovely read as is the usual from you :)
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Chris Green
Date: 8/9/2023 9:19:00 AM
I guess it could be. So nice to see you again Susan
Date: 8/8/2023 8:23:00 AM
Yes, it has been way too long since I read one of your entries. Don't even ask... Never and I mean never are you at a loss of poetic expressions or executions. This entry before us in my eyes and ears define poetry. Always does your pen paint beauty in every fashion and always do you deliver the ever popular emotive factor. It was great turning to your page Chris. Have a great day and week. We readers are always the better. Blessings always (smile) PS - I love the poetic touch of the first and last stanzas of the mirror factor - very nice...
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Chris Green
Date: 8/9/2023 9:19:00 AM
Thank you so very much my friend. Long time no read. : ) Happy you stopped by.
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