Through My Dormer Window

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painting by Elena Sereda

I was gently awakened by euphonic cooing of mated doves perched on aspen branches whose golden leaves rustled sweet silver songs I rushed to open my wooden dormer window and hum a greeting to their soft morning trills With hands splayed on the ancient stone sill my face welcomed the sun's auroral warmth I felt the chill of Autumn's breath biting the air and exhaled in contented sighs of appreciation for the stunning beauty of this mountain valley To paint nature's colors without dreary compromise would require a far greater artistic hand than mine While gazing from my cabin's primitive casement I descried a canvas stippled in blazing pastoral hues framed by the rustic charm of my bedroom window

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/17/2024 10:10:00 AM

A beautiful pastoral setting with your touch of vivid imagery. Lovely write Lin! :)

Lin Lane
Date: 3/17/2024 10:54:00 AM

Thank you ever so much for reading and leaving your kind thoughts on this one, Linda.

Bill Baker

Date: 3/16/2024 5:25:00 PM

Thank you for sharing this lovely painting of yours, Lin. Excellent replections and depth in your painting, likewise your words paint a lovely picture from your bedroom window. I enjoyed both offerings, my friend. Write and paint on! Bill

Lin Lane
Date: 3/17/2024 6:08:00 AM

Good morning, Bill and many thanks for your thoughts on these lines, but i cannot take credit for the canvas. I wish this painting was one of mine, but alas... I'm not that skilled with a brush.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/15/2024 5:24:00 PM

Dearest Lin, a wonderful ode to the beauty of nature and the tranquility of morning rituals. The imagery is immersive, transporting me, the reader to the serene setting of your mountain valley. I love how your appreciation for the natural world shines through each carefully crafted line, evoking a sense of wonder and gratitude. I really marvel at the splendor that surrounds us. - Blessings, my dear friend, Daniel

Lin Lane
Date: 3/17/2024 6:07:00 AM

Usually, my morning begins before daylight no matter what time I get to sleep, but not a complaint will anyone hear from me about that. I do feel a sense of wonder and gratitude when I witness the world around me waking to be greeted by songbirds. I always appreciate your gracious comments, Daniel.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/15/2024 5:02:00 PM

such a graceful and flowing poem, Lin. I felt like I was looking at a dormer window with you (I love dormer windows, by the way). Your imagery was delicate like the image at the top of your poem. "a far greater artistic hand than mine" resonated with me. I feel that way about my writing sometimes...I like/enjoy what I do but sometimes I don't capture what I want to capture...takes some with a little more experience than me..but getting there. have a splendid weekend, hugs Sara

Lin Lane
Date: 3/17/2024 6:04:00 AM

Placing yourself inside one of my writes is quite the complement, Sara. I do the same when reading the imagery in your poetry. Thanks ever so much for your kind words.

Jay Narain

Date: 3/15/2024 9:44:00 AM

Nice poem with adorable painting

Lin Lane
Date: 3/17/2024 6:02:00 AM

Thanks so very much, Jay.