About the Meadow

Listen to the billowing wind
The cool oak tree’s shadow 
Renew while sauntering in
And gaze about the meadow

Watch the daisies dancing
Birds and bees romancing
Radiant sun enhancing
Beauty about the meadow

Oh how it warms your heart
Soothing and healing you start
Pondering that you are a part
Of the bliss about the meadow

Jumping, skipping, frolicking free
Laughing and rejoicing that you see
That soon you are about to be
Wandering about the meadow

Suddenly dark clouds appear
Rumbling thunder and lightning you hear
Startling you as rain draws near
Trouble about the meadow

Off to the barn you run and hide
It’s cold, damp and musty inside
Patiently there you wait beside
The storm about the meadow

An hour later the rain stopped
You wonder, has the storm dropped?
You opened the door and out it popped
The sun about the meadow

Oh, lovely and fresh the smell
The ambience makes your heart swell
Capturing your heart that’s dying to tell
Your adventure about the meadow
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Grimm Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 3:07 PM
Wow! What wonderful poetry. Welcome to PS you will enjoy it here. Bless David
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August 22, 2023 at 7:14 AM
Such a lovely piece John, so full of great imagery and insightfulness throughout this poem making it a not to read. Welcome to PS and trust you're enjoying life here. Blessings,Gordon
Hoffman Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 6:30 AM
Beautiful imagery and an enjoyable poetic story.
Backstedt Avatar
June 10, 2023 at 10:09 PM
Dang ??.
Ibeh Avatar
May 28, 2023 at 8:30 PM
Stunning piece, John. Welcome to Poetrysoup! Yep, you're one to keep an eye on...
Stasukevich Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 4:58 PM
Thanks Edward. You and others are making me feel very welcome. Blessings ~ John
Leiser Avatar
May 28, 2023 at 1:53 PM
You paint such a lovely tone with your words in this poem “about the meadow”, John! You also create a captivating story with your words, as well. This is a Fav for me! :)
Stasukevich Avatar
May 28, 2023 at 7:13 PM
Thanks Laura. I appreciate the fav too. I really enjoyed everyone's work and the discussion yesterday. Thanks again for hosting. Blessings ~John
Ashley Avatar
May 28, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Dear John, I adore how each stanza brings about a different facet of the meadow while being anchored by the beautiful and evocative refrain: "about the meadow". Your vivid imagery and use of emotion brings me to the center of this natural scene to experience the wonders "about the meadow". A poetic wondrous feast for the senses and the spirit! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Stasukevich Avatar
May 28, 2023 at 4:15 PM
Dear Susan, Wow! I can tell by your comments that you are a gifted writer. It makes me want to read more of your work. It's rewarding to learn how others experience my poems as you so eloquently expressed. I like "poetic wondrous feast..." you should put that in a poem. Thanks for your kind comments. Blessings ~ John
Stasukevich Avatar
May 25, 2023 at 5:24 AM
Thanks John. Your kind words are already making me feel welcome.
Watt Avatar
May 24, 2023 at 10:51 PM
John, this is a lovely poetic depiction of the storms and sunshine of life, using vivid nature imagery. I enjoyed your use of "about the meadow" as a motif in each ending line and your rhymes in the 3 lines leading up to it. The last stanza is especially joy-filled. Welcome to Poetry Soup, I hope you find it a welcoming place of support and poetic friendship ~ John
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