The Wicker House

Too often I have forgotten the nectar

   of welcomed recollection,

Having been lazed out 

   in Sylvan grasses green,

   lounging upon the footstool of the world.....

   where the wood marries the wedded waters,

   where the songster sings from his hooded perches ----

Where the dream is ripe,

   with long, easeful melodies;

With wind chasing the swooning dapples....
 
A short sleep in the lilting sky for a pampered muse,

Could life be sweeter in some ghost-clap mansion hall?

   where the forest doesn't whisper in the womb of a man's soul?







***(A plea for a swift arriving Spring/Summer....)***

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 4/2/2015 6:41:00 PM
Nature sent a muse to me. I loved her deeply but she not me! Magnificent write my friend. A7, yet another ten...
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Date: 3/25/2015 10:38:00 AM
To be lounging upon the footstool of the world,that is original ,and can life be sweeter than a sleep lilting in the sky for a pampered muse,nah it can't. An outstanding poem and those last lines gets one thinking,bravo. Re your comment:Firstly, thankyou!and re your talent,never let go of it,I used to play the guitar from my early teens till twenties...Music brings much serenity to the heart,so keep it up : )
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Keith O.J. Hunt
Date: 3/26/2015 1:58:00 PM
Thanks Charmaine, glad to hear you play(ed) guitar, for me life would be empty without my guitar and poetry..... Always, Keith;-)
Date: 3/24/2015 2:20:00 PM
What a lovely invite to just sit back and chill with nature. Great tone and mood, with unique word choices that were not to weighty for the subject. Definitely a different view but written lovely.
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Date: 3/24/2015 1:33:00 PM
I was totally engrossed in the mood and imagery of your superb piece, keith... touching!.. huggs and thanks for passing by..
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Date: 3/24/2015 1:28:00 PM
- A poetic wonderful poem, Keith - Really talented written - thanks for always pleasant visit on my "small kitchen table poems", greatly appreciate your visit - hugs & <3 // Anne-Lise :)
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