Different dimension often described
Enjoyable walks beside a river
Tree-lined, welcoming heart and soul
Nature’s blessing to humankind.
Exploring open countryside
Hills valleys pristine scenes
Temptation transported fantasy
Infinity of visual enlightenment.
Open space expands heart and mind
Horizon revealing endless perspective
Freeing imagination limitless vistas
Attracting fantasy liberating freedom
No barriers; rolling hills and dales
Gentle breeze caressing senses.
Open arms reach out embracing
Wide expanse of scenic glory
Freedom of movement breeze afresh
Creating projecting positive vibes.
Distance reveals St. Catherine’s Hill
Dressed in fine mist no less a majestic
A landmark liberating imagination
New day spectacular vista greets
Sunrise stimulating as a dream
Embracing all with shining optimism
Raising heart to levels unseen
Dawn chorus; birds singing
Welcoming glory of a new day
Symphony of pure excitement.
Sunset, spectacular colours
Clouds alight with descending sun
Look closely, witness movement
Slowly slips beneath horizon
Glowing, fading, darkness descending
Awaiting dawning new day heralds
Creating positivity, grasping serenity
Tranquillity, harmony empathy kindness
For all who receive encouragement
Exchanging friendly greetings.
Sunrise and friendship join together
Hand in hand as we walk as one
Universe beckons come take a journey
Heaven-sent beauty of Mother Nature.
Simon you have awaken the storytellers and poet from their sleep. The mist clears and you words become bold, tender and you have unleashed what you imagine as a gift for us all. Strong Ink My friend.
Dear Larry,
Thank you so much for the compliments; so welcome. Mean a lot to me.
I think poetry/prose reflects the power of the natural environment; feelings and sensations, then translated into the reality of the written word.
Simon
Encouraging and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your reflection, Simon.
blessings,
Cynthia
Dear Cynthia,
Thank you so much for your warm and encouraging comments. Always valued, always appreciated.
Wishing you a good day,
My kindest regards to you,
Simon
Oh, so beautiful, Simon. I loved the images your words evoke, the places my heart and imagination got to go. Thank you for this delicious nourishment for my soul. Grateful for you, the passion you have for nature, and how you capture this in your poem, my friend. What a wonderful gift for a Monday morning. 🙂
Dear Laura,
Thank you everso for your warm words. Your description sends me back floating around the countryside!
I am so please you like the poem. The scenery come rain or shine is so inspiring and so joyful. And for a Monday, I am delighted you see it as a gift. Blue sky and sunshine in Winchester, but very cold with a strong wind. Wishing you a super Monday, my friend, Simon
Christopher, Thank you so much for the generosity of your comments. I guess I just love writing; essays or poems. And yes, iconic poets such as William Wordsworth do ignite motivation, but essentially, it is Nature or historically significant buildings and structure; Winchester Cathedral and surrounds for example that stimulate my heart and mind. I make ‘mental notes’ and dash back home to write them down! Literally, the poem you do kindly mention was created by permitting imagination to take over from brutal reality. Letting the heart wonder, and ever step if the way, the views and perspectives change.
Thank you again, Christopher.
This is simply quite beautiful. I have recently rekindled my interest in poetry. Wordsworth, Rossetti etc, amongst my favourites because of their evocative prose describing nature and our environment. These words are really quite something. I’m not sure how long you have been writing poetry, but you have a definite talent. Thank you for sharing.