Air

Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Untamed as a hew in mid air is the heart, so spontaneous ! Allow the golden coin of heaven to beam down at you its a living sun and it lives above the sea Drink the wild air of life, and be its poetry; Unnamed is the ocean wild and carefree it belongs to you but it also belongs to me This is not a Baptism slice into it with unbarred laughter Don't live in the shallow nor sit like a clam Swim like the otter drink its wild forces You can't tame the wind, but you can claim the air.

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Jay Narain

Date: 3/28/2024 9:55:00 AM

Nice poem on the theme of Air. Congrats on win.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/28/2024 9:49:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Your "Air" is a powerful/wonderful write. Great Ending... I love this one. FAV for me... Have a blessed day.............

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/16/2024 6:40:00 PM

Dear Rose, What a breathtaking ode to the untamed spirit and boundless beauty of life. Your words soar with spontaneity and freedom, urging us to embrace the wildness within and drink deeply from the wellspring of existence. Through your poetry, you invite us to dive into life with unbarred laughter and unbridled joy. Thank you for inspiring us to claim the air and be its poetry. - Blessings, Daniel

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 3/17/2024 3:50:00 AM

I so appreciate your visits Daniel, maybe one day you'll grace us with your presence on Cafe night,

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/16/2024 4:34:00 PM

Exquisite poem, dear Rose! I love the idea of drinking 'the wild air.' Sometimes I forget to do so. Your poem served as a delightful reminder. I loved these words for they seemed spiritual in nature: Allow the golden coin of heaven to beam down at you its a living sun Nicely done, Rose. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 3/17/2024 3:49:00 AM

Good morning Sara, hope the sun has gathered around you this day, thank you for dropping in, love always, V

Yann Rolland

Date: 3/16/2024 4:19:00 PM

uplifting poem, you have a talent and secret for that, always i enjoy reading your deep poetry have a sweet sunday poet

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 3/17/2024 3:49:00 AM

Your always so kind with your comments and presence here Yann, thank you so much !

Jan Allison

Date: 3/16/2024 2:50:00 PM

beautiful and uplifting Vienna i especially love 'Allow the golden coin of heaven to beam down at you ' makes me think of a photo i took with a beam of sun shining down on the hillside. i must try and use it in a poem one day:-) hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 3/16/2024 3:28:00 PM

so good to hear from you Jan, hope your keeping well, dear friend, its been a while, days months slipping so fast, hard to catch up at times, have a great day :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/16/2024 12:43:00 PM

Joyful verse, my friend--reveling in gift of nature. Splendid write, Vienna. Awesome ending lines.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 3/16/2024 3:28:00 PM

Happy that you like it Vijay, I hope your keeping well, and that poetry is alive in you, as always :)

Ink Empress

Date: 3/16/2024 11:09:00 AM

What a powerful write, so much depth in your soft and seamless words woven in such poetic elegance. I especially love “ You can't tame the wind, but you can claim the air” one of those lines that should be framed and hung to remind ourselves everyday. Impeccable! Pleasure reading this fragrant rose.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 3/16/2024 3:27:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it Ink, struggling lately with my thoughts and pen, lol, so this one surprised me , have a great day dear heart