Angelina

It's good not to forget the good times Tina !! This is a lovely poem. I thought straight away about Bob Dylan when I read the title. It's good that you also are inspired by music and song lyrics. It's lovely to have a melody in your head isn't it?

;)Pia

I couldn't agree more, Pia;-)

Many thanks for reading.

Tina

I found this poem so beautifully haunting Tina.
I love that second stanza, it's my favourite:-

All evening I've smelt patchouli;
the incense sticks you burned -
your precious ritual
at the end of every day...

I have always loved the smell of patchouli, used to
wear it all the time when I was younger, so could
relate totally to these lines.

From another Bob Dylan fan, thankyou for the great
read.

Jenny.

Jenny - you are more than welcome;-)

Tina

Felt a bit choked reading this, Tina as I'm sure you probably did writing it, but it's just lovely...

Coral

Yes, I did Coral. Thanks for your words, and for reading. It means a lot;-)

Tina

this is lovely!

Thanks, so very much, insert. Really pleased you enjoyed;)

Tina

new Silver-Spun-Sand
Hi! just seen well deserved cherry!
on a beautiful saddish poem. So intricately done
written as always.
Who wa Angelina sorry to ask
I loved Dylan's songs to.
julie xx

Very beautiful, very sad. But not Desolation Row, at least.

Rob

just wonderful.

Thanks, Rob;-) Pleased you enjoyed.

Tina

fb, thank you;-) Glad you thought so.

Tina

Hi, Julie;-) Thanks for reading. 'Angelina', was the title of the song that Bob Dylan wrote, and hence the title of my poem, that could be about anyone, I guess that was loved and then lost.

Pleased you enjoyed.

Tina xx

Hi again, Julie. I do have one Peony, but it is what is known as a 'Tree Peony'. It has a lovely pale pink flower, but not quite as big and bold as the normal Peony. With the rain we had yesterday, it is hanging its head a bit today, so I may have to cut it and bring it indoors. They are such beautiful flowers and I bet yours are wonderful. Enjoy them;-)

Tina xx

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Oh! thanks Tina,
so much for explaining
to me, well your's is a good poem.
The imageries exploding of names and colours.
Tip top cherries.
Ah! memories old songs aye! Our friend
in nursing home would sing to, "The Long and winding
road" and all course mainly "Frank Sinatra".
The only one I really know "Blowing
In The Wind" the answer is blowing in he wind. Day centre's music groups. of which all had folders and all words A-Z of songs. Still have a few 45". But I love the way you bring in the names and describe in your poems. Have you got Peonies
in your garden, they are enormous here, this
year treble blooms each, weight all on ground
so mine has had to bring them in. Plant given to us
When daughter saw her nan, brought back year ago.Only small garden.Can't do. So you had a lot of rain. Do you grow all the flowers you mention.
The song was "Thumbelina" so deleted that bit sorry just got up lazy (back) Dodgy.
Strong winds here.Your garden sounds a picture for you to paint.What songs are you playing
Will delete it's far to long.
Have a good week-end can't always get on computer.
julie xx

"the chisel marks that cut
your name have weathered now
the dates ill-defined, and
the full-stop – covered
by lichen and moss."

- love this stanza, Tina! A beautiful poem :) My last exam went much better than expected - the cramming did work. I'm now back home and ready for my Welsh getaway ;)

Magic xxx

Magic - great to hear from you, and have a lovely week;-) And I'm so pleased today's exam went well.

Thanks for taking time out to read this, and I'm so glad you enjoyed.

Tina xxx

new MistakenMagic
So glad exams went well for you.
Have a good week-end weather's not great?
julie xx

I'm lost for words, Tina - this is so beautiful. Whenever I smell patchouli from now on I will think of this poem and smile. A well deserved cherry, this one's straight from the heart and it's stunning :)

Rachel xx

Rachel - thank you so much for your words. More than appreciated;-)

Tina xx

"sweet peas, your favourites
I shall never forget
and my eyes mist up...
wishing I could."

I love the last stanza. Such a perfect ending to another gem of a poem. I think you really capture those 'little' things that make life grand. Awesome. Well done.

Nathan x

Many thanks, Nathan;-) Pleased you enjoyed.

Tina