Fear of Falling

I like this. Takes something very natural and then spirals off into what life is about - all 'those for whom perfections comes and goes, unnoticed' (great line). A little like Edward Thomas' Addlestrop poem when a single birdsong becomes every bird in that place. And (in the sense of unnoticed things) something like a rather nice passage in the (fairly wierd at times) book of Job where God talks about sending rain on deserts where no one has ever been. Something like that. Nicely full of meaning (to me anyway). Rob

This is brilliant, Tina! I too was going to mention Thomas's 'Adlestrop' having studied it rather thoroughly for my English AS! I love the whole analogy of the plums - very clever, and I'm sure everyone can take some meaning from it! Well done ;)

Magic xxx

rj - as always your comments are a 'good read' in themselves.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I am pleased you got so much from this;-)

Tina

Magic - Thanks so very much;-)

Our plums are far from ripe yet - but last year we did have a bumper crop.

Glad you enjoyed.

Tina xxx

new Silver-spun-sand
Like it all stanza
Lying on my back
in the orchard,
watching the clouds
standing still
whilst I lazily
drift on by
Mind the plums
maybe sweet as your poems.
julie xx
Oh! as said someone here!
poem usually likes a teaser
But mine said,this time it will do it self,
so tried and it had,but this time said Fill
in the Field,pressed submit button,lost all first version of it,didn't work.

The first poem I’ve read on this site and it’s so good. A really lovely piece with great atmosphere. Thank you, honey.

xDrew

Julie - glad you enjoyed this one and thanks for telling me. Hope your week improves and also the countless others, of course, in this volcano kerfuffle;-)

Tina x

Drew, my thanks to you for reading and telling me you liked this one. Much appreciated;-)

Tina;-)x

I think it is forgotten not forgetten. You certainly have a way with eloquence so it is a sufficiency. You should have a lot of cherries xxpia

must really write something soon. It is a lark to read and comment. Takes all my time ;-D

very, very good, like the way it turns from carefree lazing to melancholy, a lovely read.

Highhat - thanks. You have a sharp eye. I checked the poem and that was OK and then of course, I remembered 'the teaser'. Must have had one to many G & Ts last night;-) Have duly amended.

Glad you enjoyed and thank you again.

Tina x

Doesn't it just! I've got gardening to do, and what am I doing? Sitting here writing this;-) Goes to show!

My thanks to you, Shirley. Pleased you liked it.

Tina;-)x

new Silver-spun-sand
Well earn't cherry!
julie x

Julie - thank you, so much;-) Have a peaceful evening.

Tina x

I really enjoyed this, some stunning imagery in my opinion.

I particularly enjoyed this stanza;

I imagine how they feel;
those for whom perfection
comes and goes, unnoticed.

Beeme xx

Beeme - so appreciate you dropping by...Like a breath of fresh air, as always;-) Have a peaceful weekend.

Tina xxx

I love how nature intertwines with human emotion in this poem, beautifully written.

new Silver-spun-sand
Really powerful exciting poem.
First my brain thought fallen of war?
But this brilliant a great poet.
Very hectic,time over Volcano eruption
and daughter and son in law couldn't go
Spain.As planned,ends up back at work,
hope to fly his realtion and Aunt Sat;
But he's mine had bad back 3 weeks
now up back at snooker!then bowls coming
up,not what I say?
Messages daughter,no replies,only days
I know,then he sends text hate,can't work,
all three tell different version, or no me
at all.So had enough and clear of alone walk.
Cn you telle me what is the difference between
a conversation and talk,I am told I don't make
conversation,when they are to-gether and I am interrupted if I speak.
I love all about the fallen plums etc;
now re-tried IP Tony Editor kindly commented
and liked bits,try again.
Off for a walk.No arguments,to old now.
Can't ever be right.
Hope your well.
Mobiles I hate,I wouldn't have one.
Mine won't evemn take me or shopping
where is to-getherness.
It seems chatting!days taken out
only apply to some.
Even an x work pal he'd go out drink
and chat!not in my days times changed
presents jewelly cheap,not mean't say
how nice a thing for the three worked with.
Why not writing set or something.
just off catch later.
Can't make out what do wrong sometimes.
All self to-day.Necks improving tired.
Hope your well
I used to "Astral" fly
brilliant,one never lands?
It's an escapement if afraid I think!.
julie xx.

Thank you so much, magg...;-) Pleased you liked this one.

Tina

Good stuff as ever Tina.

David xx