Through The Mist Of Time

Gold cherry
Poem of the week

By skinner_jennifer

Sun, 26 Apr 2026
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19 comments
 

Recalling in moments of silence

the clarity of nature's balance...

where rhythms most fragile are

born in spring,

 

deep rooted in time, repeated

miracles curious for summer

feast, describing symbols that

lure me to the past.

 

Set my imagination to the sky,

pondering birds...their hunger

instincts beneath folds of grass,

garden's promise of sustenance.

 

Bees have taken flight, quivering

wings have flirted with blossom,

regardless of bitter winds, with no

respite – Queen their saving grace.

 

My location in simplicity traces path

where motivation gives thought to new

ideas – yet old aspirations through mist

of time always return.

 

Written 26/04/2026

 

Certificate U
Poem
Nature

Comments

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on

So lovely to see you're well enough to write something new Jenny, and this is a wonderful welcome to Spring - well done!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert,

It's great to be inspired to write again, I've missed it so much.

I'll be going in for the Lung Biopsy on Thursday, so I'm hoping everything goes well and they find out what the problem is with my chest.

Many thanks for reading and I'm glad you liked. 

The cherries were very much appreciated too. Thank you.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on

Fingers crossed the it goes well for you Jenny!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm very grateful for your good wishes insert, they mean a lot.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Very dreamy. You sound more relaxed. Spring's changes come so silently, surprisingly, bit by bit don't they, but progress onward,even though the temperature seems to fluctuate. A lovely time of year, so much to watch out for. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

the weather has been perfect, a bit like the Goldilocks affect, not too hot and not too cold...well for me anyway.

You should have seen the bees buzzing around our blossom tree, you could hear the sound from quite a distance it was so loud. But the blossom's over now.

I'm still coughing when lying down, it's not too bad during the day, but as soon as the evening comes, it starts up again.

But now I'm going for the lung biopsy on Thursday, I hope they'll work out what the problem is and give me some sort of antibiotic or anything to get rid of whatever it is I've got.

It's nice the poem resonated with you and thank you so much for letting  me know.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thinking and praying for your day on Thursday. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Bless you Rhiannon,

your prayers are much needed and very welcome.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by celticman on

you've sprung with spring, Jenny. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

well I really hope that I can spring back into action ready to write some more.

Many thanks for stopping by to read and leave a comment.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

This is BEAUTIFUL, Jenny, fabulous lines in every part! I love "repeated miracles" and "set my imagination to the sky" and your description of brave bees :0) Shows how huge your poetic ability, that you can write such gorgeous words when feeling so tired, I really hope Thursday brings you a solution. Will be thinking of you. Wishing you good nights' sleep xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I loved your in depth view of my poem Di. I've not only been feeding the birds, but two foxes come around and start feasting on the bird food I put out on the grass. It's really amusing, becaused the birds don't seen to worry about the foxes eating their food and seem quite happy to share without fear of being chased. Nature is really so cool. 

I'm really nervous about Thursday, but I know now that it's best to keep calm and just put my self in the hands of the experts, let them do their job.

It's very kind of you to leave such a reassuring comment which I found so comforting. I will try and get a good night's sleep. 

Many thanks Di.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by marandina on

"..yet old aspirations through mist

of time always return.."

 

The cycle of the seasons and the rhythm of nature. It's grounding, isn't it? 

Beautifully reflective and eminently balanced.

Very nicely done and hoping all goes well next week. Will be thinking of you. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for your kind words Paul, not only on my poem but also your kind wishes for Thursdays's procedure.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

BEST WISHES FOR TOMORROW! Will be thinking of you Jenny
XXX

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Just popped in to say thank you for your kind wishes Di. I'm due in the hospital at 10.20am, so will let you know how it all goes.

Jenny. xxx

 

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on

This is our social media Pick of the Day. It's also our Poem of the Week - congratulations!

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Submitted by Di_Hard on

Great choice!
I hope your appointment went ok, Jenny

 

Submitted by Ivan the OK-ish on

Not feeling great myself, trying to recover from a mega-dose of flu but your poem has made me feel so much better.

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