Keith O.J. Hunt Poet Rhyme

Wish

The season of birth came today,

   (the budding march of May)

   and it spoke to me by the waters

   along the stream near my hideaway,

   creamy dreamy and fair


Autumn time and tumbling leaves

   brings to me, signs of the times

   and winter time,

   things gone by;

   from inside the window panes,

   I witness the return of spring again


All things come to change

   as if bound and heaven sent;

   leading star-ward ----

   their zenith dreams,

In some starry firmament,

   the scholars and wise

   and crystal staircases

   up on high,

   they venture solemnly

   though seldom knowing why


Give us dreams, give us needs

   nothing is what it seems;

   yet, united we esteem of better things
 
   and smile from tomorrow brings,

   things being all the same


The season of birth arrived today;

   dreaming a wanting wish by the waters,

   along the stream by my hideaway,

   it said:

Wherever you go you are free,

   wherever you go leads to me,

Wish


Keith Hunt (c) 2001  Originally appeared in:  ' The Writer's Publisher'

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Deborah Shiells May 12, 2014 at 9:32 AM Hi Keith, This was extraordinary... Loved loved this write. The detail and gentle thoughts spoken, So well. Thank you for sharing this write with us. Peace, Deborah Keith O.J. Hunt May 12, 2014 at 11:33 AM Thanks Deborah, glad you enjoyed! :-)

Arthur Vaso April 18, 2014 at 11:09 PM I dare say, you are indeed a poet!!! Great style, and I like when a poem flows and tells a story as you so often do. Cheers

Andrea Dietrich April 18, 2014 at 7:50 PM this is very good writing, Keith. I can see why it was published. Congrats for that!! Such an inspiring one.

Pace Ink-U-Script April 18, 2014 at 11:48 AM Beautifully done. I was captivated soon after the first stanza. I love the tune in this poem of yours. The imagery and message is indeed great my friend!!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser April 17, 2014 at 2:56 PM wishing is part of human nature.. :) though at time it is in us and with the grace of our Dear God that this comes true... :) regarding with the write, i love how you present wish in what happens in the different seasons.. :) splendid write.. :)v---olive_eloisa GOd bless :)

Richard Lamoureux April 16, 2014 at 7:16 PM Sounds like an irresistable destination. Keith O.J. Hunt April 17, 2014 at 12:05 PM Thanks Richard! I hope it is.....!

Carolyn Devonshire April 16, 2014 at 2:40 PM Dear Keith, The change of seasons always makes me think of the "seasons" of our lives. You described each one quite beautifully here and have been blessed with a remarkable talent for writing poetry. You are going into my favorite poets. I haven't seen too many of your poems, but those I've read so far have been brilliant! Love and blessings, Carolyn Keith O.J. Hunt April 17, 2014 at 12:07 PM Ah Carolyn, I'm tongue tied.... I hope we have many great shares in the future!

Paul Callus April 16, 2014 at 2:06 PM Another poem emitting love for something you hold close to your heart. Spring arrives in all its glory. The final lines make for a perfect finale. // paul Keith O.J. Hunt April 17, 2014 at 12:10 PM Thanks Paul, it's often the final lines which makes a perfect picture --- I think you and I have a natural understanding since you are a painter; I can be very 'morally' visual, as I notice this same grace in your work

Anne-Lise Andresen April 16, 2014 at 2:01 PM - Beautiful, Keith .... but also a bit sad. - Happy Easter! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Keith O.J. Hunt April 17, 2014 at 12:14 PM Thanks Anne, I must admit it struck me when you said 'sad' ; but you were right ---- I wrote this piece almost 15 yrs ago, but I guess we all 'wish' for things no matter what the situation; it's just part of life