Lavender of Light

I can see a sunny day
The air is crisp and clear and warm
It permeates my skin
Infusing every single pore
                    with lavender of light

Every wing of every bird
           glides in feathered harmony
Every flower beckons 
and honey glistens every hive
                     as busy bee’s parade

It’s not just in my memory
                 this day of golden shine
Through silver beaded drops of rain
and clouds of shadowed fate
I see it up ahead

I feel that sunny day
              and with its keen embrace
I’ll hold onto its ever present kiss
To not look back and not regret
                    and linger in the dawn
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goldsmith Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 9:47 AM
Congratulations on being on the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup. A wonderful write. I enjoyed reading your "Lavender Of Light " write again. Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away.................
Gentile Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Thank you so much Paula and a very Happy New Year xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 5:04 AM
How beautiful: Infusing every single pore with lavender of light!
Gentile Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Thank you Kim and a very Happy New Year xxoo
Legros Kelley Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 1:30 AM
Lavendar is my favorite essence, it is beautiful, as is your poem Mike. Your poems always bless me with their beauty!
Gentile Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 5:26 AM
So sweet and kind of you to say, thank you so much!
Allison Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 1:28 PM
i adore the sweet scent of lavender it brings back so many memories, your poem is a joy to read Mike the imagery is divine:-) Happy Friday:-) hugs jan xx
Gentile Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 5:26 AM
Happy Friday, Thank you Jan xxoo
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Hello Mike, i love this poem. My fav. Happy Friday. xxxxxx-oooooo. /Darlene/
Gentile Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Thank you so much Darlene xxoo
Wolf Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 11:11 PM
Just love the closing couplet, Mike! Here's to Lav 'n Der! :) gw
Gentile Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Thank you GW!!
Baker Avatar
November 11, 2023 at 8:35 PM
Lovely imagery and wisdom in this fine poem, Mike. It flowed smoothly as I read and then reread it, my friend. This one goes on my FAVs list. Thanks for sharing it with us. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Gentile Avatar
November 12, 2023 at 4:46 AM
Thank you Bill, Happy Sunday !
Dietrich Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 6:56 PM
This is a wowser. Fave
Gentile Avatar
November 12, 2023 at 4:46 AM
Thank you so much Andrea xxoo
Buhagiar Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 2:12 AM
A poem that is so soft and soothing, flowing nicely throughout. Blessings
Gentile Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 3:37 AM
Thank you Victor!!
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November 8, 2023 at 12:14 AM
This is a really nice write, Mike. Your poetic talent shines like that "sunny day with its keen embrace" Happy Wednesday! Charlie
Gentile Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 3:44 AM
Thank you Charlie, Happy Wednesday !!
Empress Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 11:55 PM
I love your title and also how delicately and elegantly your words flow, its like a breath of fresh air! So soul warming with so much depth! “Through silver beaded drops of rain and clouds of shadowed fate I see it up ahead” how descriptive is the way you express and deliver your poems! I love this one! Definitely a fave for me
Gentile Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 3:44 AM
I am so happy that you liked it, thank you xxoo
Situation Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 6:44 PM
Lavender of light , one of those things we care to mention. Like the wings, the day, the honey. It's a thing that makes the sum of all things.
Gentile Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 3:43 AM
That is true, thank you so much !!!
Lane Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Your poetic talent is obvious to me whether you rhyme or not, Mike. “Silver beaded drops of rain and clouds of shadowed fate…” fantastic phrasing!
Gentile Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 3:41 AM
Thank you so much Lin xxoo
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November 7, 2023 at 12:59 PM
A beautiful uplifting poem Mike…..loved it! Debx
Gentile Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 3:41 AM
Thank you Deb xxoo
Goldsmith Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 12:08 PM
I enjoyed reading your "Lavender Of Light." I love lavender flowers. I wish you would write more... Have a wonderful day writing away........
Gentile Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 3:41 AM
Thank you so much Paula, Happy Wednesday xxoo
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