A Timeless Place

There is an english garden that I visit in a dream,
where trees are full of blossoms and the atmosphere serene. 
A canopy of branches lightly shades a winding lane
and sunlight filters through the trees and warms a gentle rain.

Wild lavender and daisies grow around the willow trees,
and red and yellow daffodils sway gently in the breeze.
Resplendent water lilies on the pond lend gentle grace,
and butterflies in courtship play, then lovingly embrace.

Beyond the lily pond a white thatched cottage stands alone,
with picket fence and climbing vines, I know that it's my home.
The peonies in white and pink are lush and in full bloom,
and as I pass the garden gate I smell their sweet perfume.

My dear cat Elle is waiting for me on the welcome mat,
then follows me inside the house for cuddles on my lap.
The light is slowly fading as the sun begins to sink,
and leaves behind a brilliant glow of crimson, red and pink.

This dream is in a timeless place where visions become form,
and this is where you'll find me, when I'm once again reborn.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Chigiya Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 11:48 AM
I really like this poem because of the pleasant atmosphere it evokes. It is pleasing to note the engagement of the senses in seeing colours, smelling flowers and some such. It is my wish that we all end up in residencies such as the one created in the poem. It sounds like place somewhere in the promised land. Thank you for sharing the gem.
Sangster - K Avatar
February 26, 2022 at 10:32 PM
Thank you so much Joyce for your kind thoughts on my poem. I'm happy you stopped by to read it. Cheers Anne :-)
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 8:42 AM
I have a friend who lives in such a place, only her little Scotty dog welcomes her instead of a cat. I loved this magical respite to daily chores. I am saving this to my faves! You are a kindred spirit my friend. Ha e a beautiful week. Aloha, Connie
Sangster - K Avatar
November 9, 2021 at 7:45 PM
Hi Connie, Thank you so much for kind feedback. Sadly I have not had much time to come online and thank my fellow poets. I am now full time caregiver for my 85 year old Mom and it has taken alot out of me and I'm pretty tired these days. Cheers my friend :-)
Robertson Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:07 PM
Beautiful poem. A lovely place to escape this troubling rat race.
Sangster - K Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 3:53 PM
Thank you Milton. I'm happy to know that my poem gives others a happy place to escape. Even if it's just in our minds.
Hawley Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 9:55 AM
Good job of painting with words a picture perfect place.
Sangster - K Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 3:54 PM
Thank you Miranda for your kind feedback Cheers Anne :-)
Ray Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 9:13 AM
Beautiful place.. I'd let someone read it to me while I close my eyes...Thank you!
Sangster - K Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 3:56 PM
In so happy Kohava that you enjoyed my poem. Cheers Anne :-)
Moore Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 1:22 PM
How pretty and whimsical this is, Anne! I enjoyed escaping to the Garden as I read it. Many thanks for sharing this. Molly
Sangster - K Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 4:02 PM
Hi Molly, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed reading my timeless place. Cheers Anne :-)
Shoeb Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 7:41 AM
It's a poem of great visualisation and has beautifully been written.
Sangster - K Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 4:03 PM
Thank you AAISHA for you kind feedback Cheers Anne :-)
Stephens Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 4:54 AM
Your visualisation takes the reader on a truly enjoyable scenic route with you. Well done
Sangster - K Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 4:04 PM
Thank you Teresa for your kind feedback Cheers Anne :-)
Fenn Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 1:36 PM
Gorgeous place! Thank you for taking me there through this poem!
Sangster - K Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 4:05 PM
Thank you Jennifer. Glad you enjoyed reading it Cheers Anne :-)
Kgaswane Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 10:06 AM
Beautiful poem.It definitely stimulate one's imagination about a timeless place. Regards Mpho.
Sangster - K Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 4:07 PM
Thank you Mpho for your kind feedback and stopping by to read my timeless place. Cheers Anne :-)
Chamberlain Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 1:31 AM
Beautifully written. I was there with you. Thank you for sharing your work. You're very talented. Have a lovely day.
Sangster - K Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Thank you Joanna for your kind words. I'm so happy you enjoyed reading my timeless place. Cheers Anne :-)
Lamoureux Avatar
June 6, 2021 at 6:19 AM
An excellent one to read again. You are very skilled at rhyming. Your pieces flow like a babbling brook. Such a pleasure to read.
Sangster - K Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 11:04 PM
Thank you Richard, it's lovely to hear from you again and I'm so glad you enjoyed re reading my timeless place. Thank you for your thoughtful and kind words. :-) Cheers Anne
Peck Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 2:55 PM
Oh, how beautiful, Anne! It flows so perfectly and the descriptions are lovely! I'd like to have that dream :)
Sangster - K Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 3:23 PM
Thank you Ann :-) This is a happy place which exists in another realm and time. I'm so glad you popped in to read it.
Gauthier Avatar
February 6, 2021 at 7:15 PM
Wow so graceful. So glad to find this beautiful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
Sangster - K Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 3:15 PM
Thank you Line for your kind feedback. :-) I too was glad that it made it into the PS Anthology so others could enjoy it.
Kulkarni Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 2:18 PM
I love the beautiful english garden in your dream Anne!!
There Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 9:23 PM
Your writing, especially in this format fills me with delight, I hope you don't mind my saying so. It's all so perfectly succinct ~ no wasted words, no imperfections in meter. And the picture you have painted here... truly timeless. Another fave..
Green Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 9:35 AM
This was beautiful, a calming serene view of the beauty that nature offers you as you stroll through the morning. I really enjoyed this. The meter was smooth and the rhymes spot on. While reading I almost forgot I was reading as your poem to me to that timeless place
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Hello Anne SK., I use to have a vine plant grow upon the fence. When came on my side I would trim it. In the Fall the vine plant turned red so beautiful. I miss this very much. Welcome to Poetry soup. have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 5:51 AM
Hello again, this poem makes me feel that i was in this timeless place. It sounds so relaxing. Enjoy your day my friend.
Sangster - K Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 9:11 AM
Thank you Darlene :-) You have a lovely day too!
Lamoureux Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 6:54 AM
Beautiful and serene. Thanks for your visit this morning. ;0)
Sangster - K Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 8:34 AM
Thank you R.L :-)
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