Storm On the Hill

the lavender upon the hill
drifts through my open doors
supple chords of a stormy day
to riffle my hairs to rising

the purple bends my eyes
as it folds but does not snap
against the fit of summer wind

in the temple hands are lifted
to join trees murmur of concern
safe passage from this world
not always one of choice

a thunder claps inside my womb 
echos of an unfinished harvest
sending me to sit within the heath
surrounded by tempest song

i’m held tight in bended arms
buffeted by testosterone
loved by mother’s estrogen
the lavender will survive this day
…until the summer cutting

with blessings, so will i
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Fleming Avatar
August 30, 2020 at 3:45 AM
A vague sense of pagan harvest and mysticism that combines to create powerful poetry...love every word of this, Jeanne -- great writing! Cheers! :) john
Mcgee Avatar
August 30, 2020 at 9:12 PM
Yes, it has a bit of that meaning for sure John...and holding your own against nature and her whims. I'm happy to have you come and read some of my work. means a lot. Jeanne
Faulkner Avatar
August 16, 2020 at 1:40 PM
Wonderful imagery, love the comfort of lavender, though fragile - 'trees murmur of concern' my favorite line!
Mcgee Avatar
August 30, 2020 at 9:10 PM
It was a trip I took to lavender fields that inspired this write and a photo I had of it. :D
Michael Avatar
August 16, 2020 at 1:28 AM
"…until the summer cutting with blessings, so will I" I like this...
Mcgee Avatar
August 30, 2020 at 9:09 PM
Hi Arturo! hope all is well for you. Jeanne
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