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Saturday 19 September 2015

ACORN FALL



In a garden, I'm sitting
on the wall beside the fish pond.
A giant oak tree towers high
above me, heavily laden.
An occasional acorn plops
into the water, displacing the algae,
and huge Koi faces appear in the gaps,
intrigued by these unfamiliar disturbances.

Pillow cases and duvet covers
are hanging on a washing line nearby.
All those stories they could tell:
of bodies sleeping, restless, or making love
within crisp cotton. Intimate secrets
none but the genuine psychometrist will ever learn.

My gaze returns to the pond. The fish
have retreated, leaving dark empty spaces.
Sun dips behind pavilion roof,
bathing the garden in shadows
and pre-autumnal coolness.

Then a barrage of acorns
shatters the remaining patches of algae.
Pond population dives for the safety of the depths
as the final glow of daylight
traces their paths in rippling silver...
momentarily highlighting the faces of the Gods.


Hi Guys, 
I am taking a short break now. I will miss you and will catch up with you all again soon.
Meanwhile...have a brilliant week!:))
xoxoxo

25 comments:

  1. It is an interesting contrast between the pond and the bedsheets. Both have stories. One about us, another about nature. And I wonder how different they are. I find peace in the nature, and intensity in ours. Maybe nature is the same and we would find that if we tried. I would rather sit by the pond a bit and find peace in the occassional distraction of the acorn falling. I wonder if they think the gods are attacking them when those handfuls of acorns fall. I would think, we would.

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    1. It is that contrast that I so often find myself pondering, "X"...is it really such a contrast, though?
      There so many similarities between our lives and Nature...both can bring intense or peaceful experiences.
      I guess our personal way of perceiving things must be the key to how we experience them.
      But, then, I am definitely no expert!

      Yes, I imagine we would believe the Gods were attacking from above.
      I do often secretly ask myself that when particularly difficult challenges come my way...;)

      Many thanks :))

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  2. You are a brilliant writer, dearest Ygraine. You tell a story with only a few lines.
    I love the way you added a twist with the bed clothes hanging on the line...and I love acorns!!! We had a 100 year old oak tree that used to drop so many acorns that you had to be careful under that tree.

    You will be missed while you take some time away from blogging...but I will look forward to your return, dear friend~

    Many Hugs and Lots of Love
    xoxoxo

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    1. Dearest Jan...I do hope you have been well this past week. I have really missed you!
      You know, as I sat there beside the pond...just for an instant I was vividly aware of the connection between ourselves and Nature - like it was all part of some Grand Design, hence the bed sheets and the faces of the Gods keeping watch over everything.
      We have two rather large oak trees in our garden too...so I know what you mean...you have to be careful when you walk beneath them at this time of year!

      Thank you so much, my dear friend!
      It is good to be back.:)

      Much Love and Hugs xoxoxo

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  3. Living near a lake and every day walking a path that looks much like this particular area - and reading your poem - ...i love everything about it and the photograph. Enjoy your break.

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Sandy...and I am so happy you enjoyed reading this.:)

      Have a fabulous Sunday! :))

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  4. The writing is so good, it feels like I am there, a part of the experience, maybe one of the fish?

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    1. Oh wouldn't it be great to be a fish...if only for an hour or so?
      Your comment has brought to mind that great novel: The Once and Future King, by T. H. White...and how Merlin taught Arthur about shape shifting by turning him into various different creatures.
      If only such things were true in "real" life, eh?!

      Many thanks, Anthony! :))

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  5. Love this one, Ygraine, and the photo goes so well, too!

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  6. Love this one, Ygraine, and the photo goes so well, too!

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    1. Thank you so much, Linda...your more than kind words mean so much!
      xoxoxo

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  7. A wonderful tableau connecting season and sense. Wish you well on your blogging break and look forward to the pleasure of your renewed company.

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    1. Many thanks, Geo...I so appreciate that.
      Yes, it was good to take a break and re-charge my batteries...I did miss my blogger friends though!

      Have a great Sunday...:))

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  8. What an outstanding, beautiful tune you sang here with words only you know those that I envy ....I wish you a time as magical as what you give us here, with drama, songs, and pinanas which \i don't know how to spell exact you knock it off with a bat, but there's no candies, they all sparkle, diamonds, gold, all that you deserve...HAVE A SUPER TIME OFFF! xoxoxo

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    1. Oh Sweetie...you are SO kind...you really touch my heart!

      I really hope you have been well this past week...and am wishing you a magical Sunday...xoxoxo

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  9. Bonitas palabras, que transmiten paz y sosiego.
    Enhorabuena.
    Un abrazo.

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  10. Bonitas palabras, que transmiten paz y sosiego.
    Enhorabuena.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Thank you so much, Manuel...so glad you enjoyed...:)

      Have a Fabulous Sunday! :))

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  11. Beautiful post, full of that pre-autumnal feeling which I truly treasure. Enjoy your break. :-)

    Greetings from London.

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    1. You have really made my day, CiL...thank you so, so much!

      Here's hoping you are having a fabulous weekend...and hey...it's actually sunny here in Hampshire today!! :))

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  12. I love the cozy, gentle feeling your words and photo convey, nice work!

    Happy Autumn and Have a great week. G

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Geraldine...so happy you enjoyed...:)

      Wishing you a fabulous and magical autumn too!

      xoxoxo

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  13. Hello Ygraine,
    Nice picture and wondeful words.
    Nice to read.

    Many sweet greetings,
    Marco

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    1. Many, many thanks, Marco...I so appreciate that!

      Have a great week.

      A Hug :))

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  14. Dream like, your words are! I can see everything you write! Hugs ;o)

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