An Old Woman

Beneath the shade of an old oak tree,
 there sat an old woman
 completely free,
 humming and singing
 an unfamiliar song,
 with sounds so sweet
 and words not long.
 Her white sun-kissed hair
 blowing like a running mare
 on the tails of the wind,
 and her tan leathery skin,
 draped with a dress
 vibrant in colors
 and apparently unpressed.
 A spell she cast on me
 as I sat near,
 how lovely, how serene,
 with smells of sweet flowers
 awakening in the spring.
 A warmth filled my soul
 as I closed my eyes,
 how peaceful was the never-ending blue sky.
 I could stay there for hours,
 no time was addressed,
 I had no where to be
 and, I needed the rest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Makama Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 5:59 AM
This is explicitly awesome. I love the piece so much and I think I will be checking on your other wonderful works... Its a blessing coming to your page and I hope you do well to stop by too. Once again, nice work.
Stevens Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 12:16 PM
Thank you very much for your kind words and for reading!! I have read some of your work and enjoyed!! Happy writing!!
Roske Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 3:50 PM
This is beautiful Kathleen!! Enjoyed this very much.
Stevens Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 12:17 PM
thank you very much for reading and leaving a comment. It is encouraging!!
Ink-U-Script Avatar
May 31, 2012 at 2:52 PM
Lovely, lovely and lovely..this is a heartfelt write..love the imagery here as well..regards INK-U-SCRIPT
Stevens Avatar
June 1, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Thank you very much!!! Happy writing!!
Andresen Avatar
May 31, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Kathleen, I love this poem... so sweet. - oxox love and welcome from Anne-Lise
Stevens Avatar
June 1, 2012 at 5:40 PM
Thank you for your kind words!! They are much appreciated!!
Brown Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 5:40 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be Kathleen. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
Stevens Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Thank you very much Carol for the lovely words and welcoming greeting!!
Deeks Avatar
May 29, 2012 at 6:12 PM
I really loved this microscopic study of an obviously charismatic character, who seems just totally subconciously shared a precious moment within a perfect day... wonderful piece ...tyvm karen
Stevens Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Thank you Karen!! Your words are greatly appreciated!!!
Howard Avatar
May 29, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Very nice work here poet, good word imagery, rhyme scheme is nice, well done
Stevens Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Thank you Michael!! See you around....
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