Nestling in an ancient grove
protected by nature's own...
the winged one watched as
the oriental sunset drifted
over the valley far below,
her eyes were bright as the
pools of glistening...jewelled
water...past times reflected in
her eternal memories, warming
the spirit that she holds close...
high over the misty mountains
her companion flies and soars,
a tasty fine piece of meat...for
soon his family will be complete,
soon a hatchling to appear
a baby dragon cries a tear,
for the Chinese new year
that her people hold dear.
Comments
Silver Spun Sand | January 23, 2012 - 17:16
Oh this is lovely, Jenny...and I'd no idea it was the Chinese New Year, so I'm really pleased you posted this.
Love the bit about the 'baby dragon, by the way, but my favourite stanza, this:-
"her eyes were bright as the
pools of glistening...jewelled
water...past times reflected in
her eternal memories, warming
the spirit that she holds close..."
Much enjoyed.
Tina
skinner_jennifer | January 23, 2012 - 18:11
Hi Tina,
thankyou so much for your kind comment, I think
the lines you choose are my favourite too.
I had so much fun writing this one and thought
that it would be appropriate on this day.
I'm really pleased you liked it and thankyou so
much for letting me know.
Jenny.
Highhat | January 23, 2012 - 21:02
A wonderfully magical poem Jenny- You reminded me of the Chinese New Year. My nephew is in China enjoying the New Year.
;)Pia
skinner_jennifer | January 24, 2012 - 09:58
Hi Pia,
I love that you find this poem magical, I love
magical.
Bet your nephew is having a magical time too.
It must be like Christmas over there.
Thankyou for reading and I'm glad you enjoyed
reading. Thanks again for letting me know.
Jenny.
scratch | January 24, 2012 - 21:30
There's nothing wrong with that at all Jenny. It's lovely and I really like the Chinese slant. Big smile from me.
skinner_jennifer | January 25, 2012 - 11:07
Good morning scratch,
thankyou for reading this poem, it means a lot to
me. Glad you enjoyed, and letting me know, has made
my day.
Thankyou.
Jenny.