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.”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 2/11/2018 8:34:00 AM
Very Cool Bernard. Lovely write and form.
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Bernard Chan
Date: 2/11/2018 9:57:00 PM
Thanks a lot for dropping by and for your kind words, Ronald.
Date: 1/25/2018 7:21:00 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
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Susan Ashley
Date: 1/26/2018 4:53:00 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 :))
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Bernard Chan
Date: 1/25/2018 10:25:00 PM
Susan, thanks a lot for your lovely comment!! The Susan stamp of approval is always priceless :)
Date: 1/21/2018 11:47:00 PM
An aromatic and delectable poem witten with such feeling my friend. I loved every syllable ... Maria
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Bernard Chan
Date: 1/22/2018 3:55:00 AM
Thank you so much, Maria. You're too kind :)
Date: 1/20/2018 9:49:00 PM
This is awesome, some delicious wording! Fave :) xomo!
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Bernard Chan
Date: 1/21/2018 3:22:00 AM
Thanks a lot, Maureen :))
Date: 1/20/2018 8:27:00 AM
- The dance of the dandelion ... I will gladly sing and dance :)   - A lovely poem for nature gifts, Bernard :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Bernard Chan
Date: 1/20/2018 7:05:00 PM
Feeling joyful enough to sing and dance is a blessing. Thank you very much, Anne-Lise :)
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