Saturday, June 25, 2011

Writing Abode




I set out for a traipse
Through woodland of the green
To take a breath of purest air
To renew my senses keen



Enjoying was I my little stroll
When the thicket I came upon
Gave way to scarcely a path
Beckoning me to continue on



I followed minutely a trail
Which lead me to this place
Where a quaint little cottage
Had grown flowers as her face



She stood rather small
And wore a hat of mossy thatch
Lined with ribbon about the brim
That lead to a pond of rainwater catch





Morning glory enshrouded glass eyes
In dark I know must glow
Had I not looked for them
I fear that they would never show



Her mouth was of the deepest red
Where the antique rose now grows
And above it there, entwined by ivy
A wreath grew gaily as her nose





I stepped back and looked once more
Into those eyes of glory growing blue
Their temptation proved far too much
So I fulfilled my desire to peer on through



I could see small lamps were lit
Casting warmth of fragile glow
I grew lost, encumbered by thought
Penetrate did this my soul



I then caught wind of aromatic proportion
That comes only from the rose
I believed it a polite gesture
I thought it an invitation to impose


Resisting not I stepped inside
And lunged down upon a chair
Then looked back out the window
To see the view from there


I saw such a beautiful rainbow
Lending end for even more to see
There, a plethora of flowers had grown,
I dreamed...were they there for me?


I noticed beyond all color
Encroaching was there the deepest thicket
But wiser was my cottage host
Who guarded herself with a line of white picket




Up above, I could see the sky
Of blue sheets and white pillows
And straight ahead, near the path
She had lined herself with willows



I never wanted to forget this-
This place I before never knew
I wanted to stay here forever
Though I longed to share it all with you



I thought that I might leave
To go back home and fetch you
And bring you to this mesmerizing place
So you could feel its charisma too



But afraid that I may not again find
This cottage with her lovely face
I thought that I should write it down
As never to forget this charming place


So I settled myself quite comfortably in
With pen and paper and mode
And began to relay the story of how
I found my writing abode

Nancy Roberts ©2001








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9 comments:

  1. A wonderful story and totally gorgeous cottages and gardens. Loved walking around them with you.
    HPS
    Michelle

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  2. Oh my goodness Nancy!
    Beautiful!!
    Happy Pink Saturday:))

    I think the last time I stopped by you were knee deep in snow!!
    Happy Summer!

    xo
    Kay Ellen

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  3. Sort of "Alice In Wonderland" to me. Perfect as usual, I felt as though you were my guide!

    My Best

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  4. Wonderful poem....lovely cottages....
    There is just something magical about a thatched roof.
    Thank your for sharing.

    Hope your weekend has been pinkishly beautiful

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  5. I've so enjoyed our little stroll! What lovely imagery.... thanks for sharing them with us as Show Off Your Cottage Monday!

    Cielo

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  6. Wonderful Nancy. Thank you for sharing it was a pleasant visit. I enjoyed your poem and pictures. You are one who goes within and shares without. Such a lovely gift.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  7. Beautiful! I wish I could write in a place like this. I just happened upon your site and now I am glad I did. Thank you for sharing!

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  8. This is so beautifully written! I am glad I found your blog whilst doing a google search for Ralph Lauren Tablescape examples. I love the scenery you paint with your lovely words! ❤

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  9. This is so beautifully written!! I adore the imagery you evoke with your wonderful words....so glad I stumbled upon your blog inadvertently whilst doing a google search for Ralph Lauren Tablescape examples. You are gifted! ❤

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