Perfect Day

The lochan calm, unruffled, in repose,
the wind retreated to the mountain top,
sky blue reflected in a shimmering haze,
and hillsides freshly bathed in summer hue.
With birdsong round the open door,
where early rosebuds greet the sun,
it’s then, with winter past, we may
give thanks for such a perfect day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Andresen Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 12:49 PM
- It sounds like a beautiful day ... enjoy it, Peter :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Rees Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 4:37 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise . Nice to hear from you.
Theraven Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 7:41 AM
Peter, Imagined from a keen mind. Oh, to lie down and rest a weary head in such a day. -Richard
Rees Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 4:38 AM
Thanks Richard. I second that emotion.
Radice Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 5:22 AM
There's a lovely feeling and atmosphere conjured up by your words Peter. I'm there in Scotland (lochan) as I read. A poem in another breath too perhaps, for the gradual opening up from Covid restrictions? Maybe? Maybe not. Just lovely though. Cheers - Gary
Rees Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 6:34 AM
Thanks Gary. Yes, Scotland. This poem written to accompany a painting by Ruth Bond of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Gradual opening up from Covid ? Yes, why not ? I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks for your comment.
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