Florida Nature

The sun emerge from its hide, smiling bright and it glide Promising a fine stay, for those who toil by the day Oaks surround the landscape, as ferns add in to the grandeur A heron’s displaying majestic pose, the farmers toil with ardor The placid stream that flow, bearing success into the future A land that God has blessed, with serenity he suture The grassland spreading far and wide, down the country line we trod Wheels turning and a group so old, no place we haven’t rode Of sunshine state I speak to thee, its heritage and splendor bold As we turn a bend in road, of beauty that my eyes behold. We arrive at the marketplace, with stalls lining the street It’s the day of harvest, where a merry crowd will meet The stalls full and brimming, with the fresh produce Homemade things in display, of those the villagers use. Cheese, honey and pastas, that makes our mouth water Pickles, meats and soaps, are also things they cater. At night the moon peeps out, of promised passion sought And a few but lingers, to feel the cool breeze float From the cottages flow the sound of mellow laughter of happy wives and kids, who are well looked after.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A  Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 4:12 PM
POESY, :-) Congratulations with your wonderful win! *SKAT*
Lamoureux Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 8:11 AM
Congratulations, lovely piece.
Hamilton Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 6:14 PM
such lovely imagery Poesy congrats on 1st place hugs 7
A  Avatar
May 26, 2015 at 6:14 PM
Poesy, Stopping by to enjoy this Favorite poem of mine. .... Always ~SKAT~
A   Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 3:11 AM
Poesy, congratulations on your beautiful win... HUGS ~LINDA~
Deschler Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 8:10 PM
Your rich description of this place makes it sound so wondrous... Very nicely done! Congrats on your win!
Relish Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 9:51 PM
Thank you Kelly.. for the contest which included those beautiful paintings... i enjoyed the pen
A  Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 1:04 AM
Hi Poesy, you harvested one of the best poems on this site. I will add this poem to my favorite poem list, a perfect 7. the imagery's amazing. Florida Nature's one of the most majestic places to visit. We don't have this beauty down here.... :)Have yourself a sweet valentine's Day. ~SKAT LOVE~
Relish Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 1:42 AM
Thank you very much dear friend...i am flattered... pleased that you liked my pen... lov and hugs..nad!
Bordner Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 8:41 PM
A utopia once not uncommon throughout the world. Sweet soil, industrious men and women, adventure and magic in every eye, the fruit of craft and honest trade, the bounty of blessings on earth, passion alive in nocturnal velvet. How far we've fallen for the sake of Empire. I have the highest respect for agrarian culture Nadiya...you have taken my mind and passion to a joy of rural strength and beauty. "Farmers toil with ardor" GREAT! The family finish is so worthwhile! Beautiful Nadiya...J.A.B.
Relish Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 12:51 AM
Justin, you ve described 9exactly what I had in mind... we have really fallen and these beautiful sights live on in painitings and other works of art... how i wish people did not care as much for advancement and technology... Thank you very much dear friend... nad!
Lamoureux Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 7:45 PM
This is a pretty write, very nice.
Relish Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 12:47 AM
Thank you very much Richard... pleased that you liked my pen... nad!
La France Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 5:48 PM
Poesy, you have penned a lovely poem and honoured this Robert Butler painting, best of luck in the contest ~`
Relish Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 12:46 AM
Thank you very much... appreciate your visit and lovely words... nad!
Leiser Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 2:38 PM
You paint a pretty picture in this poem, poesy! One can imagine going to the market place surrounded by all the sights, sounds and smells. :)
Relish Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 12:44 AM
Thank you Laura... it is a nostalgic sight in todays world... nad!
Pinet Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:07 AM
Your poem paint the scene with descriptive words that bring the essence of your experience into our conscious mind and we can walk in your shoes for a short time and feel what you feel and see what you see. Emile.
Relish Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:20 AM
Thank you Emile... i've not been to Florida... but the paintings and my knowledge of has created a place in my imagination which has flown out in the form of this poem...
Allison Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 9:31 AM
You painted such a vivid picture with your brilliant words - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Relish Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 9:35 AM
Thank you Jan, my supportive friend... hugs..
Smith Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 9:22 AM
A great interpretation of the painting... Florida is a wonderful and diverse state ...good luck Tim
Relish Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 9:29 AM
Thank you Tim.. really appreciate your visit and lovely words.. nad
Ellison Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 8:29 AM
Spend many many vacations in Florida! I know of what you describe! It's been too long away... must get down there again! Your very descriptive write has me dreaming! Loving hugs, Jack xox
Chakrabarty Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 9:26 AM
How wonderful Nad, it only proves the power of your imagination. You write so well that it seems you have lived the experience ( of course you do in your spirit). Oh sweet Nad my friend I only meant that.
Relish Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 8:50 AM
Thank you Jack but i must say I have never been there, it is just from my imagination plus the paintings provided and also some facts I have read in books. I definitely would like to visit some day... lov, nad!
Chakrabarty Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 8:20 AM
wow wow what a depiction. I have seen this painting in web page right now. Well done Nad.Had you been to Florida ? You don't write on borrowed knowledge. So great. God bless.
Relish Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:20 AM
Thank you Rajat:)... you ve spared me from the doubts I had on the credibility of this poem... nad!
Chakrabarty Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 9:27 AM
How wonderful Nad, it only proves the power of your imagination. You write so well that it seems you have lived the experience ( of course you do in your spirit). Oh sweet Nad my friend I only meant that.
Relish Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 8:46 AM
I've not been to Florida.. but I was inspired to write nevertheless when I saw those paintings and also of what knowledge I have come across in books I have read... Hope its not wrong to write on something I havent experienced... thanks for your nice words friend.. Nads.
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