My Afternoon

For her.

There's a magical place 
I like to call my afternoon.
Or maybe before evening
Would be just as good a name.

Hours away from darkness
Others call night.
I sit in the grass of my garden
Looking at spider webs flutter
Flat on my back.

Just in time to watch clouds dance by
Going somewhere high in the sky...
With me rooted, transfixed
To my spot for the show.

Leaves falling in graceful circles
Down on my head...
Caught by a breeze
Unseen..nice and cool
Like a pool...or a pond
Where my water lilies grow.

I dare not close my eyes
For even a second to blink
Not wanting to miss
Even a shadow of lights movement
In my magical garden.

I dream I can fly
Up the hill to our meadow
Into your sweet thoughts and warm eyes
This time just before evening...
In loves warm glow
For her.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Hilliker Avatar
October 17, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Nice. You take us with you with this poem. Good job.
Culverhouse Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 7:23 PM
beautiful!!
Mehta Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Nice interesting thoughts on your afternoon, Randall
A   Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 4:40 PM
your magical place sounds dreamy, the image of your poem is a nature delight of paradise. Enjoyed your poem...LeeAnn
Kendrick Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 4:17 PM
I joined you there for just a moment..Very descriptive and expressive..Sara
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