An Encounter With Self

Cherry

By Richard L. Provencher

Sat, 24 Jul 2021
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I chase fireflies

as eye-light changes

to dim

and loons begin to trill

with delight-

 

As I lay in my

tent the sky

is full of dark echoes.

Nature earns my attention:

 

bears must be moving

furtively in my direction

and I hope those squeaky sounds

are rabbits playing tag

among the willows.

 

I weep for morning

as the darkness finally falls

into slumber and peace.

 

 

Certificate PG
Poem
Poetry - For All Reasons
Nature

Comments

Submitted by MarciaMarcia on

Thank you Richard L Provencher for slowing my moments as I shared your sensitive experience of one of nature's quiet moments. Marcia

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

You seem to have built up such a store of memories, Richard, that must give you much pleasure now, and pleasure to share in word-pictures. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Many thanks, Rhiannon. Playing much chess and writing is a great boost.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Oh! This is magic! I have never seen a firefly, you are lucky, thankyou so much for sharing your memory :0) Although I don't think I would be brave enough to camp if there might be bears. I love "the sky /is full of dark echoes" it immediately conjures up the feeling of the vast hall of Heaven

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Very kind comments, and thank you Abc team for the lucious cheries.DH- THEY LOOK like flying beetles and each has one end that blinks like a flashlight, which means they are looking for a mate.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by marandina on

A familiar theme for another of your poems, Richard. Out camping listening to the trill of loons. Beautiful moments captured in verse.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Bless you, Marandina, for your kind thoughts. 

Richard L. Provencher