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I Have Little to Say

I have little to say as an avalanche of maple spills over the back fence and water weighted branches, heavy with the perfume of rain, bow and bend in a slight breeze and the dry throats of hollyhocks are quenched and dribble an excess down stems that yesterday stooped and wilted under a hot sun. And what can I say as a profusion of green glistens in the early morning light and leaves wear a fresh glaze in the cool air. How everything has changed, gorged now on an infusion of wet as I walk under the trees, daubed and dabbed with rainwater, feeling the sweet damp of a joy left here as it was passing through late last night and now whatever I could say would not be enough.

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Date: 2/22/2024 11:47:00 PM
Dear Paul, I just adore this piece. As always the surface words you write are evocative but it is the depth behind them that captivates me. Wonderful. Blessings. Sx (fav)
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Paul Willason
Date: 2/24/2024 11:43:00 PM
Thankyou Sam...moved by your comments and appreciate the effort you put into deciphering the work...feel honored. Value your encouragement and support.
Date: 1/12/2024 8:50:00 AM
This is such a beautifully written poem Paul. It’s so atmospheric, captivating, visual, that the reader is transported there to enjoy the fresh, perfume of rain.I love your thoughts with,’ I have nothing to say’ and sometimes simple beauty, appreciation, can leave one speechless. ‘and leaves wear a fresh glaze’- love that line especially. This was such a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you :):)
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Paul Willason
Date: 2/24/2024 11:55:00 PM
Hi Christina. Firstly please accept my humble apologies for the long delay in reply, slipped past me. Your comments are so well thought out and kind. Savoured every word my dear Christina, lifting the spirits of an ageing poet.
Date: 1/8/2024 4:34:00 PM
I agree, Paul. Sometimes the words just aren't enough. I'm left wordless and speechless. Well said. enjoy your evening, Sara
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Date: 1/12/2024 3:53:00 AM
All too often words become a pale reflection of the original...or we seem to be ieft with so much that has no precise equivalent in written language. Perhaps we need another genius like Shakespeare to invent a hist of new words. Many thanks Sara for reading and taking the time to comment...valued.
Date: 1/8/2024 3:49:00 PM
I love the concept of "of a joy left here as it was passing through". There is so much outside our conscious perception but as poets I do feel we tap into those layers/levels of something more. We liken it to things and try to describe and can achieve beauty doing so. Perhaps we couldn't withstand knowing just how pure and beautiful the things we pick up on really are if we experienced them fully x
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Paul Willason
Date: 1/12/2024 3:43:00 AM
Very profound coments DD...some interesting thoughts about we attempt to capture the fleeting, those things that sit on the edge of perception. Thanks as always...take care.

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