Carol Mitra Poet Free verse

An Idyllic Sky

She had a beautiful smile
I was instantly drawn to her
The woman I spoke to
Laughed at my wonder
Took me by the hand
And led me to the middle
I was struck by the lines of green
Under a canopy of vast blue sky
Where farmers were busy 
Cultivating the land
She told me she sowed seeds
As she showed me how she thrived
Wrapped in traditional fabric
A mother and a wife
She took me through her joys and sorrows
And led me through mud huts so cool
In the early evening light
Everyone knew each other
Securely bound by common ties
All the woman folk holding children
Stood around to welcome 
This city bred stranger
She offered me tea filling common space
That feeling of less stress and noise
Broken by a child who reaches out and cries
I was so touched with the kindness that I found
My feet now touched idyllic ground!

22.7.22

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Connie Marcum Wong July 24, 2022 at 9:17 AM How welcoming to be greeted like this Carol. You tell of the experience so relatable you had us right there with you. Congratulations on your win with this lovely poem. My early childhood was spent on a rural farm and this made me feel nostalgia. Blessings xxoo

Len Gasun July 23, 2022 at 10:12 PM Congratulations on your win and this wonderful piece my dear friend! Thanks for sharing. Blessings. Hugs Carol Mitra July 24, 2022 at 6:13 AM Thank you dear Len....I am so touched that you liked it :)

Christuraj Alex July 22, 2022 at 8:53 PM "Everyone knew each other Securely bound by common ties" - real rustic life. Congratulations! Carol Mitra July 23, 2022 at 12:34 AM Thank you Christuraj....for your lovely comment :)

Sotto Poet July 22, 2022 at 12:18 PM Carol, congratulations on your winner contest placement. You deserve it with this wonderful poem. Carol Mitra July 23, 2022 at 12:38 AM Thank you dear Sotto....I am glad you liked the poem :)

Valsa George July 22, 2022 at 4:56 AM I can so well relate to this experience ! There is so much charm in this sort of of idyllic life far removed from artificial sophistications and cultivated finesse of life. The forthright candor and hospitality of the rustic folk is so appealing ! Thanks for sharing your beautiful experience, Carol Mitra! Carol Mitra July 23, 2022 at 12:37 AM Thank you dear Valsa.....you are absolutely correct....simple lives are indeed appealing:)

Anitha Jayasankar July 22, 2022 at 3:22 AM Truly idyllic dear Carol... Well expressed your experience of visiting the rural life and the kindness of the people there... Hugs... ~ Ani Carol Mitra July 22, 2022 at 3:52 AM Thanks dear Ani.....I am so glad the poem resonates with you....All the Love :)