Relax

And there it was…
a rose colored, winding path,
a narrow passage, maze like, but easily traversed

With a bent nail in the wood,
no gate remained, only rusted hinges
but beautiful rusted hinges they were

I felt their curves and screw heads
The post weathered with an enchanting patina,
woven in vine of an unknown variety

Stone boundaries in earthen shades
marked areas and channels
where foliage thrived and gladiolas
waved like flags in a cool  breeze

I sat upon the lawn, uninvited but not feeling that way
and gazed towards the distant horizon
of hills and clouds and green

The world was silent except for my breathing,
calm lulled me as I floated within my mind
I felt the touch of something familiar
and I closed my eyes to experience it all

She took my hand and said, “relax’
and I did while opening my eyes
to find I was here, where I had always been
but I wasn’t…and it was because of her
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Daniel Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 1:17 AM
Hi Chris, enjoyed the relaxing sensation brought out by your words, great place to be:)
Wolf Avatar
October 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM
A journey of improbable beauty, Chris. Spun like shining golden thread. Kudos, Gershon
Proxenos Avatar
October 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM
A dreamy dreamlike poem, thought provoking yet a little intriguing even maybe mysterious for it was because of her, where you had always been,and yet you weren't. Well penned Chris, a great write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer,
Faulkner Avatar
October 9, 2021 at 8:14 AM
This feels like something in a dream, nice contrasts like 'uninvited/but not feeling that way' and 'I was here.. but I wasn't' - many layers to contemplate~
Jones Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 4:42 PM
This reads like a gentle ocean wave very relaxing. The world was silent except for my breathing, calm lulled me as I floated within my mind. Favorite lines. Great work Chris!
Woodrow Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 11:54 AM
I felt calmness wash over me just reading your poem… lovely :)
Green Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 1:11 PM
Thank you Susan. I appreciate you kindness.
Sands Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 11:26 AM
Oh, this is so special and really peaceful too. I felt like I was taken there away from everything. So nice , Chris :)
Green Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 1:11 PM
Thanks so much Heidi.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 11:12 AM
Hello Chris, I think you were in a mediate state to feel relaxed. Jpy & peace. Darlene
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 5:52 PM
Hello Chris, you are welcome. Enjoy your weekend. Love & Joy.
Green Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 1:10 PM
Thank you so very much Darlene
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