Bernard Chan Poet Free verse

Harvest For The Senses

Before gathering gloom takes away our eyes, 
Let’s fill them with dandelions’ dance. 

Before our mouths are closed by the curfew of age, 
Let’s deposit in them the taste of kisses. 

Before dusk deafens our ears, 
Let them hear the just and the righteous sing. 

Before sweet scents are sent away, 
We’ll feast on the potpourris of wines and seas. 

Before the world is a stranger to our hands, 
Let the sun press into them the shapes of light. 

And when our hearts can no more crave, 
They shall declare, “My riches? You have no idea.”

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Ronald A. Williams February 11, 2018 at 8:34 AM Very Cool Bernard. Lovely write and form. Bernard Chan February 11, 2018 at 9:57 PM Thanks a lot for dropping by and for your kind words, Ronald.

Susan Ashley January 25, 2018 at 7:21 PM An ambrosial feast for the senses Bernard, fully expressed in your luscious imagery within your sleek and graceful poetic lines. A stunning write, your first two lines are especially splendid. Warmest wishes ~Susan Susan Ashley January 26, 2018 at 4:53 AM Awh Bernard, you're so sweet and I adore your talent and your unique and luscious poetry so very much! Your awesome critiques always mean the world to me on my poetry page as well my friend :)) Bernard Chan January 25, 2018 at 10:25 PM Susan, thanks a lot for your lovely comment!! The Susan stamp of approval is always priceless :)

Maria Williams January 21, 2018 at 11:47 PM An aromatic and delectable poem witten with such feeling my friend. I loved every syllable ... Maria Bernard Chan January 22, 2018 at 3:55 AM Thank you so much, Maria. You're too kind :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 20, 2018 at 9:49 PM This is awesome, some delicious wording! Fave :) xomo! Bernard Chan January 21, 2018 at 3:22 AM Thanks a lot, Maureen :))

Anne-Lise Andresen January 20, 2018 at 8:27 AM - The dance of the dandelion ... I will gladly sing and dance :)   - A lovely poem for nature gifts, Bernard :) - // Anne-Lise :) Bernard Chan January 20, 2018 at 7:05 PM Feeling joyful enough to sing and dance is a blessing. Thank you very much, Anne-Lise :)