Peter a Birthday Gift

Peter (a birthday gift)

having not met in this reality
knowing him only by words
and the images captured 
like still painted souls
in the magic box
I am free to dress him
in whatever thought 
captures, as still life
in my bag of words.

scent of wind  and heather
precedes the form as it coalesces
from the fog of imagery
rough coat of tweed 
in blues and browns
carries the breath of gods 
from distant times 
the song of the carders
the slap of the shuttle
as it wends its singular way
between the fibres upon the loom.

he fills a room with presence
hilarities tumble across the threshold
laughter greets all gathered there
and mystery follows close behind 
tagging at his coat tails
impatient to be etched across
white sheets of memory
yet like craggy cliffs his brow descends 
when deep in thought, 
far away in times unwritten 
searching for his grail.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Rees Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 11:31 AM
I've just revisited this kind birthday gift. It's lovely. Thank you again, Patricia. I do hope you are well now and spinning your wonderful web of words.
Lindley Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 1:30 PM
Truly wonderful and uplifting gift you have given to Peter. Such lovely verses , given as a fine birthday gift!!
Cresswell Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 2:10 PM
Thank you Robert.
One Avatar
November 19, 2017 at 7:41 AM
This is a beautiful gift indeed Patricia...
Cresswell Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 9:16 AM
Thank you Silent One.
Rees Avatar
November 19, 2017 at 5:43 AM
What a lovely birthday gift Patricia. I am indeed honoured by your imagination and by your friendship. Thank you.
Cresswell Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 9:17 AM
Thank you for accepting the gift.
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