Chris Green Poet Rhyme

Open Your Eyes

Open your eyes

If I were there I would caress your heart
with the thread of a silken cocoon
Stitched now as one on the eve of the weary,
bound by the light of the moon
Careful to touch oh so soft as a feather,
gentle as butterfly tears
Keeping you close on the edge of the tomorrow,
shielding your soul from the fears

Dew drop beliefs on the lawn they are waiting,
prisms of lighthearted scenes
Dandelion clouds offer sweet pea protection,
dragonflies float in between
Watching as breezes of painted day whispers
on kite strings of warm summer fire 
Sing with the echoes, repeating their sonnet,
offering all you desire

Though all I have is a poet’s conviction,
spilled now in ink penned to share
Hoping on dreams you will rest in the sunrise,
find a few moments to spare
Taking the hand of this forgotten hero,
trusting in him ever true
Open your eyes for a new day is dawning,
written with love just for you

Good morning Soupers

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Janis Medders Tobechi February 3, 2017 at 7:47 PM Great write. I love the flow, rhyme and meter. It reads like a song. Congratulations.

Judy Valko February 3, 2017 at 3:28 PM Beautiful! Chris Green February 3, 2017 at 4:00 PM Thanks so very much Judy

Carole Duet January 30, 2017 at 5:04 PM Wow Chris! What a scene...and how sweet the sentiment. Just amazing. Carole Chris Green January 30, 2017 at 5:11 PM Thank you so very much Carole for your kind thoughts today. I am happy you enjoyed this one.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 29, 2017 at 11:31 AM - Always a pleasure to read your poems, Chris - Congrats on your p.o.t.w. !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Chris Green January 30, 2017 at 8:57 AM Thanks so very much Anne-Lise. I had no idea this was chosen for POTW. That is exciting.

Sunlite Wanter January 29, 2017 at 10:10 AM Oh, you old romantic, you! I do hope your lady(ies) save books of hard copies. Chris Green January 30, 2017 at 8:56 AM Ha, that's funny. I'm sure some read them and think, oh, it's just him again. :) Thanks so much my friend.

John Lawless January 24, 2017 at 10:26 PM Well Chris, it is almost midnight as i read this and it certainly hasn't faded with the sunlight....nicely done. Chris Green January 25, 2017 at 9:37 AM Thank you so much John. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one

Charmaine Chircop January 24, 2017 at 9:34 AM A hero should never be forgotten but eternally remembered..And such beautiful words will warm the hearts forever.Good Morning Mr.Green. Chris Green January 24, 2017 at 10:05 AM Good morning Ms. Chircop. :) Thanks so very much Charmaine for always making my morning bright with your kindness.

Alexis Y. January 24, 2017 at 7:48 AM Good morning Chris, I look forward to reading you each morning. Because I know I will see a beautiful sight unfold before my eyes. I was right you painted a lovely scene my friend. A without a doubt seven and a fav:-) Chris Green January 24, 2017 at 10:04 AM Good morning Alexis. I am happy I could create a scene this morning that brought a smile to you. I appreciate you so much.

Joanna Daniel January 24, 2017 at 7:19 AM "Forgotten hero"??? Who said? You are the hero of PS:) this is a beauty, Chris, adding it to my faves:) Chris Green January 24, 2017 at 10:03 AM Thank you Jo, that is such a nice thing to say to me. I appreciate your kindness my friend.

Heidi Sands January 24, 2017 at 7:13 AM This reads so smoothly, comforting and written with perfection. A favorite, Chris. :) Chris Green January 24, 2017 at 9:58 AM Thank you Heidi for always bring me a smile to start my day. :)

Darren White January 24, 2017 at 6:54 AM Morning Chris, almost dactylic meter, love that... 4x in one line, 3 in the next. And then I haven't even said anything about the lovely content yet. Love this :) Darren White January 24, 2017 at 10:15 AM That's the fun of it. Exactly how it works! Splitting poems in dactyls, anapests and the like is what I do for a living :) Chris Green January 24, 2017 at 9:57 AM Good morning Darren. Thanks for coming by today and leaving such kind words for me. I'm not too sure about all of that dactylic and iambic meter stuff, I just get a melody in my head and write to it. :)

White Wolf January 24, 2017 at 6:18 AM A very classy piece of poetry there, Chris! By the way, how is your Takemine treating you? Or should I say your office guitar! Ha. Love it /|\ Chris Green January 24, 2017 at 9:56 AM It's sitting right here behind me staring at me. :) I guess I should pick it up once in a while. Thanks so much my friend.