Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.
"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
Samuel Taylor Coleridge - written 1797-1799
originally "The Rime of the Ancyent Marinere"
in search of consolation
lush emerald meadow animated with a ballet of wild flowers
undulating softly on a gentle zephyr
as serene and chaste as a babe in slumber
tranquilizing
blazing rich crimson sunset as it melts away the day
putting lives into dusk and day’s end
swaddling the world in a negligee of obscurity
awe-inspiring
alongside a sizzling bonfire pleasurably warmed by a nip
protected by grandmother moon and endless dazzling stars
gaze penetrating embers and flame
mesmerizing
deep sapphire sky at midnight saturated with countless stars
cavernous space boundaries far flung
welcoming desires and dreams
enchanting
open arms with the comfort of understanding it all
unending respect everlasting nurture and loyalty
infinite unconditional love
solace
22 comments:
http://rainbowsreflectraysofthesun.blogspot.com/2008/05/writers-island.html
If you use the links provided in the above you can read the story from the beginning. Then scroll through the rest up till todays post and seek out what you asked
"What did the doctor do?"
OH COME ON I can't give the answer staight out that won't be fair........ ;-)
You keep writing likethis and I'll have to stop!
Beautifully done!
A rich array of imagery. The message - unconditional love - is the true solace of the soul. Peace, JP/deb
reading this is a solace itself. you are wonderful, i can feel the warmth and security.
the colorful expressiveness of unconditional love was so unique and lovely to read :))
This is lovely in every respect. The photo is perfect for it.
Thank you for sharing.
I especially liked "grandmother moon" and "negligee of obscurity". Tee hee!!!
Great visual imagery.
Wishing you,
Peace & Love, Just Because,
Goddess Diana
Absolutely perfect. I think you nailed it.
unconditional love and the nature to go with it..a place to find solace indeed
nice post!
a lovely poem; reminds me of seeing folks dancing in the music in the park series done around these parts,
Wonderful images there, Danni :)
The last part is a crescent of emotion :)
Such strong imagery, woman. Wow. These scenes are so very easy to imagine -- my favorite is the blazing rich crimson sunset. Wow.
Beautifully done - the word images are vivid.
Beautiful imagery in your poem. Just lovely! Thanks for visiting my SS.
So many gorgeous images in your poem. I loved all the colors - sapphire... emerald...
The imagery is fabulous. I enjoyed this about solace.
Danni,
I like how you draw inspiration from natures offerings.
rel
So beautifully written. I feel wonderful just for having read it.
thank you
-Mya
Another beautifully written offering. Thank you.
You did nail it, as Mr. North puts it. You accompanied the most joyous moments of human living with the most delightful colors and smells and heavenly references, that even one who has sworn off the concept of unconditional love would desire it again.
missalister
Hi Danni!!
I know, I'm so late this week!! Thank you for taking the time to read my post nonetheless.
I'm also late in catching up on reading my favorite blogs - yours of course always tops my list!
So this week, as I once again read your beautiful words... these special ones spoke to my heart:
open arms with the comfort of understanding it all
unending respect everlasting nurture and loyalty
infinite unconditional love
THAT my friend, is the purest definition of solace I've seen yet!
Thank you!
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