WITHIN THE SHADE OF SUMMER (with photo)
WITHIN THE SHADE OF SUMMER
On a summer’s day when all is still
and the temperature rising
as the sun finds its way to noon,
I come to this place that calls to me,
where silence speaks most eloquently,
where possibilities dance within the wind,
beckoning my heart to dream with them.
And as I listen carefully to the whispering leaves,
nestled within the shade of the forest canopy,
I sing along with the gentle song
of graceful birds who have welcomed the dawn
and whose soft melodies have accompanied my heart
and my steps as I find this shady spot once more,
a respite from the heat of the noonday sun,
as I listen to the silence that the forest speaks.
(c) barbara kausteklis 7-10-13
Written for CPC “Wonderful Wednesday Has it Made in the Shade” earlier this month.
http://www.friendburst.com/blog/108255/wonderful-wednesday-has-it-made-in-the-shade/
Thanks always for your visits and comments.
Big Hugs and Lots of Love.
Barb K
a most elegant write barbara hugs inky :love:
……………. Elegant indeed ! Beautiful, soft and with a touch of thanksgiving … I love any poem that includes BIRDS .. Your words always touch a special place in my heart, and soul … :love: :love: :love:
Jasmine
I have been there and I have listened as I sat within the forest deep…
Very well written, thank you for sharing… and reminding of a special place.
I love to sit in the shade of the old big oak tree in the bak yard and listen to the many sounds of summer…so beautiful. Beautiful ink my friend.
Another beautiful poem that evokes beautiful moments lived.
The memories are part of who we are
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Oh, Barbara! I can so picture….and even FEEL….this!! That lovely, quiet, cool respite in summer, under the shade of trees, with that smell of sun-warmed pine needles….aaaaah 😀