The Sense of Something, Before it is, Something

there are those that say .. it is what it is .. but then, more often than not, if you look close enough, it isn't ..

The Sense of Something, Before it is, Something

At the end of the day

it is not only

the daring to look,

but the finding

that really matters,

 

  isn’t it my darling ..

For instance,

take the silver

off white glint

  

    on a herons cheek ..

Visible only

in the half-light,

or the tremor

of a single leaf rejoicing,

the moment

it shakes off that last

drop of rain,

before fall and is free

   once more ..

And what about

the apple smell

  

of a tap room lingering ..

And that

of new puppies, young

babies and old

scent bottles found

in attics

and long lost

camphor trunks

   

by chance ..

Or that, of the smell

trapped between

pages of old books

kept in libraries,

out of reach of both

prying eyes

  

and too tiny fingers ..

While the sound

of cracked church bells,

nightingales,

and worms turning

cut through the air

and compete with that

of snow drops

   emerging ..

And can then, be heard

in the distance

above the cry of gulls

and storm clouds

   forming ..

Come tell me darling

what on earth,

  

are we each missing ..

 

Author's Note

I imagine some of you may have seen this coming ..

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

The poem asks a question which remains unanswered and leaves the reader with varied thoughts, but not before the lines hit all five senses full on. There is such depth here and the imagery is top notch. This is up there with your all time best and I should know that, I have read enough of your work over the years to make that judgement. Wonderful inspired writing Neville. Love this poem.

Chris

[Neville]

You are far too kind our Chris .. but I am ever grateful to you for the support and encouragement you give .. Neville

[Masked writer]

Bravo, this piece of writing has great imagery, anyone could read this and have their mind,soul, and all five senses touched. You are one hell of a writer.

[Neville]

you are far too generous but I thank you and truly, regardless .. Neville

[Masked writer]

I hardly ever feel with other writers poetry, with yours spoke to me. My review was not too generous, it was straight facts lol. Have a fantastic day/night

[Neville]

then I'm gonna thank you yet again .. thank you & you too .. Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometimes Neville, there is no answers. Just more questions. The poem felt personal and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Neville]

you sir are a gentleman .. many thanks for stopping by my friend .. Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend. I did enjoy this poem.