My Other Life

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fluffy, floating clouds dappling blue sky.
Wordsworth’s inspiration,  mine parks
my precious muse too, inspires my poetry.
to wander through my local park,
either in the day, or night time dark.
aromas fresh, assault me, all inspiring,
which one should I pick for my lady,
a red rose, a dancing, golden daffodil?
choice made, I stroll, deeper, harkening
a song, a blackbird singing, I stop, listen;
stopping to absorb its notes of purity.
suddenly in my face, a green woodpecker,
laughing, come join me, have some fun.
by that, it meant I would have to run.
my legs, wary now, my running days are done.
twas time, my watch said home o’clock,
not forced to turn about I sought respite,
a bench, with a view, golden daffodils.
below oak, ash, alder, the lake now a mirror,
reflecting, reds, oranges, and mellow yellow.
nature, again had me entranced, romanced me.
late, I looked, my watch was angry!
I made for home, my wife, my other life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Allison Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 1:55 AM
what wonderful imagery Mick, I'm sure Wordsworth would be delighted to read your poem. I wonder if the area he wrote about is now a massive housing estate and he wouldn't write so eloquently about it nowadays:-( hugs jan xx
Talbot Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 5:19 AM
Thanks Jan, a massive accolade, humbled I am!
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