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Solveig's Song

Posted by Silver Spun Sand on August 9, 2010 - 14:55
from the ABC set Silver Spun Sand Poems

I glimpse her at the sink
washing plates and dishes;
through an open window

wafts a melody by Grieg.
So pure, so clear;
tears stand in my eyes

amazed by the clarity
the pitch, the tone
as her voice floats

to the ring of crystal
rinsed in winter water.
I loose her apron strings...

pull her close –
breathe through her hair –
detect a hint of patchouli;

taste her lips – a trace
of brandy; the kind lingers
long like honey on your tongue.

Then he comes home –
closes the blinds – puts on
the TV.

I retreat to my small corner,
humming to myself;
slightly off-key.

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Comments

Highhat | August 9, 2010 - 15:02

Truly beautiful again, I dare say, Tina ;)
xx Pia

insertponceyfre... | August 9, 2010 - 15:08

This is lovely Tina - I like the contrast towards the end

Silver Spun Sand | August 9, 2010 - 15:10

Pia - thanks so very much;-)

Tina xx

Silver Spun Sand | August 9, 2010 - 15:11

Much appreciated, insert. Glad you enjoyed.

Tina

MistakenMagic | August 9, 2010 - 16:55

A wonderful snapshot, dear Tina! There is much to read between the lines as they say. I especially loved the final stanza and that last line rounded it off perfectly ;)

Magic xxx

Silver Spun Sand | August 9, 2010 - 17:05

Thanks, Magic. So pleased you enjoyed;-)

Tina xxx

Kahdai | August 9, 2010 - 17:45

aaw Tina, don be shut in the dark, just like one of my dark poems! Anyway I really like the rest of it, the chemistry ;) love in noticing her details, patchouli hair and brandy syrup tongue, its adorable xx K

Silver Spun Sand | August 9, 2010 - 18:38

Kahdai - thanks;-) Patchouli - one of my favourite fragrances.

Tina xx

Highhat | August 10, 2010 - 11:39

I love patchouli- it's sooo flower power ;D

Silver Spun Sand | August 10, 2010 - 11:51

Flower-power...you got it, Pia;-)

shoe | August 10, 2010 - 16:10

lovely images, and a little bit of mystery, great stuff.

Silver Spun Sand | August 10, 2010 - 16:28

Shirley - thanks so much for reading. Always was partial to a bit of mystery;-)

Tina

Beeme | August 16, 2010 - 10:04

This is extremely moving and beautiful Tina. I really enjoyed :)

Beeme xx

Silver Spun Sand | August 16, 2010 - 10:09

Thank you, Beeme.

Your comment means much;-)

Tina xx