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| Willow's Magpie Tales |
On such a night as this
I stand by the window,
Dreaming of a land I once knew.
Of a broad river glinting in the moonlight,
Serenely flowing towards the ocean,
The beginning and ending of all life.
I dream of fields rustling in the breath of night,
Of trees whispering tales of old, singing
A lullaby to still the restless day.
All is silent, all is calm,
The starlit sky gently leans to kiss earth’s rim
And my soul takes wing.
"On such a night..." EXCELLENT opening line!
ReplyDeleteI like how it immediately transported me to the place your poem was.
Loved it Friko - it speaks volumes. I love your words "Of trees whispering tales of old", so very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFriko you have a poet's heart! Love those whispering trees!
ReplyDeleteand I loved I dream of fields rustling in the breath of night
ReplyDeleteDemands indeed a night for such great thoughts. The "header" of yours took me breath away. Please have a wonderful Friday.
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Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm in a teary state today, and found this exceptionally touching.
Beautiful words! I expect most of us have a well-remembered place we visit in dreams. And that's a wonderful header photo!
ReplyDeleteStellar words-lovely Magpie!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressive. Much can be seen through the window at night.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best poems that has ever touched my soul. Says so much, in such elegant spareness - perfect, round, satisfying.
ReplyDeleteBrava, Friko!!!!!!!!!
Warm Aloha from Waikiki
Comfort Spiral
Oh, how lovely this piece is. It sings of beauty, peace and lyrical wonder.
ReplyDeleteIt seems so natural to dream at a window. Your words are beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written and could touch the heart of anyone yearning for that special place we all have tucked safely away in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteI can feel it...
ReplyDeletePerfectly lovely, Madame la Poètesse . Clearly my interruption last night did not unduly disturb your muse.
ReplyDelete"Dreaming of a land I once knew."
ReplyDeleteWell said, my friend. So much depth to this.
XO
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I posted a comment yesterday, but I guess I clicked away AGAIN before the word verification thingy! Grrrr.... I keep doing this everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this poem Friko. Truly 'a lullaby to the still restless day'.
What a wonderful journey you have taken me on with your poem. I am almost there with you. You sounded so at peace.
ReplyDeleteYes, lovely, sparse, floating lightly across
ReplyDeleteour brow, transporting us to Germany, or
Austria, decades deep into your memory,
transplanted there in your English valley,
one never forgets the land where they
sprang from, and the river Rhine, or
Danube, or some other is a tributary to
tears, small smiles, wistful glances beyond
the window, reaching within to rediscover
the beauty left behind. It is ironic, certainly,
that in Magpie Tales 31, your entry came
in at #31.
Lyrical indeed, and haunting, with a touch of homesickness to tug at the heartstrings.
ReplyDeleteI like... 'Nough Said... Bisous, Love and Light, Sender
ReplyDeleteThis could be set to music - it flows beautifully.
ReplyDeleteOh my Friko, you've done it again. How do you manage to get so much meaning into a few paragraphs? As I read this lines I recalled a sleepless night in Durnburg, Austria, when I sat on a window-seat and watched the barges at rest on the Danube - the beauty and peacefulness of that sight brought tears to my eyes and an eventual good sleep.
ReplyDeleteBless you.
What a gentle, lullaby of a piece.
ReplyDeleteFriko this is truly beautiful...i love it!
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the whole thing is wonderful but that last verse...stole my heart..the kiss and the peace...so nice.great mag!
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful poetry... touches my soul.
ReplyDeleteEspecially:
'The starlit sky gently leans to kiss earth's rim And my soul takes wing.'
Love the new Header photo. Great scenery!
I love it. So relaxing and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh Friko. If I could only borrow your brain for a while, I doubt if my life would be tormented by the "night terrors" I have every night of my life. Tonight, as the darkness encroaches on my peace of mind, I will re-read your wonderful perspective on life.
ReplyDeleteFriko, this shines through...
ReplyDeleteHello Friko!
ReplyDeleteThis my first visit to your writing.
This piece was so touching and bittersweet, I felt a little homesickness creeping in as I read.
Beautifully written!
Rene
This was so fascinating and romantic... The wonders of a starry night are awesome! They take us on trips to far away lands indeed!
ReplyDeleteI totally went on one, while reading this lovely poem!
Thanks for sharing it here, Friko!
Beautiful dreaming!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your interpretation of the photo this week! Very nice.
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