Sunday, September 26, 2010

who is this in the mirror...



I see her
slowly waking from a long lazy stupor,
she sheds layer after layer
of drab woolen garments
opening herself to the fecund promise of September
casting off the last vestiges of solemn sobriety
expectation sun-light gold in her eyes, she steps
into lace and silks - colored freesia, marigold and sky blue
her eyes delight in the fertile vista that is Spring
She is me, I am her - coiled, eager.

~~~


This is not written to the Potluck theme this week. But, just maybe it might fit with a little imagination.
Happy Monday Potluck to all.  :))


Love,

Eaton

15 comments:

Jingle said...

I am so thrilled to see you in,
Happy Sunday, friend...
Beautiful poetry from a lovely soul.
BEST!

razzamadazzle said...

Lovely poem. It just makes me wish for spring!

Teresa

clean and crazy said...

oh but how i love those drab wolen peices

JamieDedes said...

Eaton, the photographs on your site are just wonderful. Thank you for sharing them.

I do like this poem. Vivid ... and a fine contribution to Potluck! :-)

RiikaInfinityy said...

ooo beautifully written, love it totally!=P

lukepraterswordsalad said...

'fecund promise of September' - yessir. This is a cut above much of what I read, and I read one helluva lot of amateur poetry on a daily basis. I salute you.

Warmest Salad

Luke

fiveloaf said...

fecund is a word seldom used- lovely piece..

gospelwriter said...

beautiful - love the playful imagery around spring's arrival, especially her stepping

into lace and silks - colored freesia, marigold and sky blue

your poem awakens the spring in me, although we're just into fall... thank you

Jingle said...

have fun, friend.
I so appreciate your support.

Leo said...

lovely image you paint with your words! :) Happy Potluck to you!:D

My Potluck Poem

brokenpen said...

The effect of the silken colors freesia, marigold and sky blue being donned after dull woolen greys and browns made this a stunning piece. Gorgeous poem!

Jingle said...

Thanks for the support,
Hope to see you at our potluck next week.
take care.
u r the best.

Shashi said...

Beautifully done, vividly picturised Eaton. I loved the last line... a coiled energy ready to spring upon the nature.. Natural... thanks for sharing...

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JamieDedes said...

A clear, colored picture painted in a multi-hued word palat. Nice ... I don't think the poems have to be on theme ... Good choice to share. Thanks! :-)

Poem on ..

JamieDedes said...

Sorry ... that would be palette ...:-)

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