The Garden of Illusion

My spirit and my love will be there when you walk.

The Garden of Illusion

As you trek from Milborne Wick

across the boggy autumn fields,

dogs in tow, a bounding and a yapping

as only happy pooches do.

As you approach Millers Hill

and stop to breathe in

the beautiful vista

of three kissing counties,

then turn for home

knowing coffee is warmed upon

the range.

Remember a heart so beautiful

as yours, a soul so deep with passion,

a mind so intricate and wise,

eyes so crystal clear and bright and

lips as full as a harvest moon,

cannot live within a hollow breast.

 

17/09/17

Reviews

[Cherrie]

The trek you lay before the reader is fully dressed. From boggy autumn fields sketched in warm tones slightly muted, to doggies rushing the vista.
I love a place to ponder whither my feet carry me or words entice me there, nature inspires . You let the reader rest there a moment to see all that there is.
Then give a gentle call back home for a warm cup of comfort a well placed touch. Says I, as I hoist my own and consider your fragrant plea to repair the disconnect of a lover's soul.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed. Thank you Cherrie. Posted this two years ago but have been taking a rest from the site after being continuously trolled by someone who even 'cloned' my page and used it to abuse, insult and attack others. Only way to tell is to hover mouse over a person's name and the registered name is shown at the bottom of the page. Mine being passion8. Glad I popped by yesterday and saw your message. Will look at your work soon.

[Cherrie]

I'm glad you stopped by too. I enjoyed your piece very much.

[Einstein Noodle]

"cannot live within a hollow breast." what an unexpected turn for me John ..your title crystal clear ;)
romantic and informative (had to look up Melborne and the Mill) ... such incredible history you have in England ... all the way back to dinosaurs and more ....
alas all the romance and sensuality comes to naught without heart ...well done says i!
E.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you 'E' just popped by ton see what was going on in the cafe. Glad you are still supping therein!

[Einstein Noodle]

yep...this is my "social media" ... i think it is because most writers try hard to be genuine and honest in their writing ... plus one can assume the separation between the "voice" of the poem and the poet as well as the lovely metaphor as our guise ;) glad you are keeping track here at the Cafe' ... top o' the mahrnin' to ya!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Top o' the mahrnin to ye tay! I found myself targeted by a troll free to come and go so I went lol!

[Einstein Noodle]

damn 'em! trolls waste an incredible amount of time and energy ... tragic when they drive anyone out ;( i block and report ... without a word to the troll ... seems to have worked for me so far ..sorry you are being harassed my friend and glad you stopped back in ...

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Cheers 'E' I tried it all but they even 'cloned' my page if you recall. Anyway may get back in if things go ok for the next week or so. I'll have an Americano with sugar please!

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ............ coming right up sir!

[wordman]

a sweet image john,homely for sure

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed so Ron. Many thanks.