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Under Dingles Hill

Russet browns and crackling 
yellow browns
Traipse idly down from leafy
spill;
For by summers gate
Glorious Autumn awaits
To plough once again, here,
Under Dingles hill.

A pleasant warming breeze 
gently caresses the trees
And strokes through the baize
Green frill;
The brooding Sparrowhawk 
Flights her rush -
To seize upon her hapless 
kill!

Ancient dappled glades offer
Restful, cooling shades
And welcome respite from 
Above until:
A waning sun begins its
Seasonal run...
Leaving us all firmly gripped 
In Winters chill.

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Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/30/2017 12:13:00 PM

Especially feel this today. It is sunny and looks warm but it is a last hurrah. I can feel the naked melancholy of November creeping up behind me. This is a beautiful picture painted by a deft wordsmith.

John Fleming
Date: 10/1/2017 4:09:00 PM

Thanks, Patricia. It was inspired by a deep cutting carved into local soft red Sandstone by a shallow stream that drains the surrounding and higher up fields; the steep sides are heavily wooded...it is known as "The Dingle". All my very best, Patricia! :) john

Julia Ward

Date: 2/24/2015 2:00:00 PM

i particularly like "A pleasant warming breeze//gently caresses the trees". This is a very special poem, John. Hugs, Alicia, xx

John Fleming
Date: 2/25/2015 11:59:00 AM

Thank you, Alicia. This was one of my first poems. Unlike most of my poems, which sometimes take weeks to write, i wrote this in just a couple of hours. Ah well...you have to take it when the muse finds you i suppose. Lol! :) john.

John Fleming

Date: 2/21/2015 7:16:00 PM

Hi, Lindsay! Thanks for visiting once again - good to hear from you...many thanks!! :) john.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/21/2015 6:26:00 PM

G'day John... The structure's beaut and the rhyme is too. The images stand out quite well. A delightful poem John - Lindsay

John Fleming
Date: 2/21/2015 7:17:00 PM

Cheers, Lindsay...you are welcome here anytime - best regards!! :) john.

Cynthia Jones

Date: 2/14/2015 2:49:00 PM

Sorry...I tripped and couldn't get back up. LOL **bounces all over your page some more** *S* Cynthia

John Fleming
Date: 2/14/2015 3:23:00 PM

You are most welcome, Cynthia...Lol! :) john.

Cynthia Jones

Date: 2/14/2015 2:48:00 PM

**bounces all your your page** Told you I'd be back. ;O) John, this is a fantastic, picturesque write. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia

John Fleming
Date: 2/14/2015 3:22:00 PM

Hi, Cynthia! Nice to see you visiting once again. I hope you are keeping well. :) john.

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 2/1/2015 6:23:00 PM

very beautifully penned piece john

John Fleming
Date: 2/2/2015 6:22:00 PM

Thanks, Liam. I appreciate your visit and kind comment! :-) john.

Cona Adams

Date: 1/10/2015 7:54:00 AM

A delightful read, John. No forced rhyme here!

John Fleming
Date: 1/10/2015 1:50:00 PM

Thank you, Cona! Nice to see you again...cheers! :) john.

Peter Lewis Holmes

Date: 1/8/2015 9:11:00 PM

Nice rhythm ...reminds me of Ted Hughes work

John Fleming
Date: 1/8/2015 10:05:00 PM

Hi, Peter. Thanks for the visit and kind comments...cheers!! :-) john.

John Fleming

Date: 1/8/2015 11:48:00 AM

Thank you, Dianne! Thank you for the visit; it is most appreciated! :) john.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/5/2015 2:16:00 PM

hmmm I went to see and I thought for sure you did free verse. but I was wrong. It's all rhyme you have done!! I think it is because you write so intelligently and many rhymers do not use sophisticated words as you do!!

John Fleming
Date: 1/5/2015 3:54:00 PM

You have raised another very good point, Andrea! There is no great secret to it: write your poem out, rewrite it, and then simply use the search engine for word substitution; which always leads you to new words...and ideas!!" Many thanks, Andrea! :-) john.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/5/2015 2:13:00 PM

this is simply wonderful. As i recall you do not do mostly rhymed poems. However, I think you can write in any style. Too bad you did not enter this into the season contest recently judged.It would have won for sure.

John Fleming
Date: 1/5/2015 3:49:00 PM

Hi, Andrea. Thanks for your comments; always appreciated! You have raised a good point: I will have to keep a closer eye on the contest opportunities. Many thanks. :-) John.

Steve Williams

Date: 1/5/2015 7:07:00 AM

John this is a beautiful and well crafted description of a place we have all observed. Excellent write.

John Fleming
Date: 1/5/2015 11:22:00 AM

Thank you, Steve! Your kind comments are much appreciated; pleased to know you! :) john.

Debra Squyres

Date: 1/3/2015 3:47:00 PM

Your writing bring to mind another poet friend of mine, Dennis Moriary. Such talent bleeds in both of your pens and I am left wondering why I try to write. Reminding myself quickly, that I write for pleasure in hopes others will find my offerings worth reading. You have brought this moment in time to life.

John Fleming
Date: 1/3/2015 4:10:00 PM

You write because you are a poet, Debra. The poems i present here are poems that have been edited many, many times. That is the great "trick" : keep on modifying them over and over. Think of poems as water - not clay! :) john.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/1/2015 9:03:00 PM

Your poem is sooooo beautiful John! I love the rhythm and your choice of words used to express the ending of one season and the beginning of the next. Outstanding imagery my friend. Blessings for a wonderful new year!

John Fleming
Date: 1/2/2015 1:24:00 AM

Thank you, Connie, for your kind comments. I am very pleased to make your acquaintance. Cheers! :) john.

John Fleming

Date: 1/1/2015 2:38:00 AM

Thank you, Perry, for your kind, constructive comments. You are quite right about "Sparrowhawk". I will change it right now. As for "Ochre" i will have to think on it; but i have to confess it is an excellent suggestion. Cheers, Perry!! P.s All the very best for the new year!!

Perry Mcdaid

Date: 1/1/2015 2:29:00 AM

I love the imagery here, very atmospheric. I can almost smell the flora and hear the squeal of the pinned victim of the predator (witnessed this myself, so elicited a particularly strong memory). If you ever care to edit the poem, you might want to use 'ochre' instead of the second "brown" to cut back on repetition and note that sparrowhawk is all one word in all but the Merriam Webster. I only mention this because the poem is good enough to go international.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/27/2014 3:59:00 PM

Beautifully done...I am right there, under "Dingles Hill" and I feel the chill.

John Fleming
Date: 12/27/2014 4:05:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments; they are much appreciated!! :) john.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/25/2014 11:07:00 AM

Just a gorgeous write, I really enjoyed reading it. Thank You!

John Fleming
Date: 12/25/2014 11:11:00 AM

You are most welcome, Maurice. Cheers! :) john.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/21/2014 4:15:00 PM

an explosive burst of a season's chill and thrill made more impactful with your creative prowess, john... a toast to you!.. huggs

John Fleming
Date: 12/23/2014 4:11:00 PM

Thank you, Nette. Allow me to wish you all the very best for the new year. Have a wonderful Christmas...cheers!! :) john.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 12/15/2014 12:44:00 AM

I am impressed with these vivid descriptions of the places you see. Your poems are like paintings for all of us to enjoy... You are quite the talented artist, John! Just splendid!

John Fleming
Date: 12/15/2014 6:06:00 AM

Thank you for your warm and kind remarks, Kelly. It is nice to hear from you. I hope you are well. Kind regards. john. :)