On a Park Bench

Snow falls the velvet gown
my hand imprints its deep pile
as if a memory
footprints of a fieldmouse slide and circle
a figure skaters choreography
the sun rises from above the cloud
as if a growing flower
in winter shine crystals glisten
are they glass beads or pearls?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Agustin Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
A  Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 1:05 PM
LESLEY, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT **
Devonshire Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 2:18 PM
They're diamonds, Lesley, true gems just like this beautiful poem. Best wishes, Carolyn
K. Avatar
October 25, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Hi Lesley, your title drew me in since I also recently posted a poem about a bench-- but wow your poem is just so vivid with imagery-- beautiful! and I really enjoyed the question you ask in your last line :) can be both I guess... nikko :)
Mehta Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Very fine pen picture drawn sitting on a park bench of the falling of the snow and the rise of the sun, Lesley
Falotico Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 12:22 PM
nice images pictured here....
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