Feeling My World

The soft gentle breeze caresses my skin, tiny ripples washing over me, as cool invisible fingers tickle each tiny hair.  I shiver.  The path beneath my feet is hard, the narrow veins between the stone uneven but smooth.  Leaning down, my fingers explore each stone admiring the artisan's hand. Even cuts and natural imperfections line the face of the pavers from which imaginary flowers and birds and faces, that only I can see, spring to life. Each piece carefully selected for size and shape, puzzled together with perfect precision.  The coolness of the stone feels blue like frozen water, or perhaps green like smooth moss. The air colder now I move on, hollow vibrations tingling my hand with each tap of my cane.


09/01/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Rockwell Avatar
March 1, 2016 at 3:03 PM
This was so peaceful, and made me long for spring and barefoot walks. It truly made me smile. Thank you.
Inman Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 9:54 AM
Thanks for all the visits, Cindi. This one was for a contest called "Feeling My World."
La France Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:01 PM
James, this is sad you missed the contest because this is a wonderful entry, but keep it close, I have something special coming and thanks for visiting my poem, who . . . ~~
Inman Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:39 PM
Thanks BW
Dietrich Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 8:56 AM
OH MY GOSH, BEST ONE I saw, and you were TOO LATE???? Crap, James. yours is the only one I have seen that truly captured a LOT of "feeling" of touch in it. This is magnificent. So sorry you missed the deadline!!!! I wonder if nette would open back up for you? You should ask her! FAVE
Inman Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 11:26 AM
Thanks Andrea. Wonderful comment but I'll follow the rules.
Allison Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 2:12 PM
Oh James that is such a shame you missed the contest. the descriptive write is stunning it is so realistic - My mum is partially sighted so this really hit home hard with me:-( hugs Jan xx
Inman Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 11:25 AM
I am so sorry for her.
Allison Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 3:13 PM
Mum has age related macular degeneration and is now registered as bling - she does have limited sight:-( hugs jan xx
Inman Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 3:08 PM
One of my greatest fears is to lose my sight. Thanks. I wrote it yesterday but did not have time to post it until this morning and the contest was full, Oh well.
Waterbird Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 11:43 AM
Beautiful poem. Wonderful imagery, and I can feel all of these sensations of touch. Lovely job <3 ~Eden
Inman Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 12:15 PM
Thank you Eden.
Godwin Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 10:52 AM
I have experienced this. I enjoyed your write very much ... CayCay
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