Under the old cherry tree

I want to do to you what spring does with the cherry trees. Pablo Neruda

High in the sky

white lines write

direction into the blue.

 

Sounds glide along

here and there

passing around me.

 

A swallow flies by

and away again

out of the stables

of my neighbour.

 

Stayed with me at home

kitty cat is purring

cosily at my feet.

 

The sun draws with shadow

an old cherry tree

on the new-mown grass.

 

And me, I’m daydreaming about the past

about the time his boughs

still carried cherries.

 

© Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere

Reviews

[Noor.92]

Beautiful poem with a dreamy scene.. Liked it..!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you Noor for taking time to read it and for you kind words. Glad you liked it. :)
Rudi

[Eleanor]

Your poems are so peaceful and beautiful.
You describe nature's beauty in such an enchanting and creative way! And put up something full of emotions in it.
I loved the last paragraph. Great job :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you so much, glad you like my poems about nature. :)

Rudi

[ksscampos]

Your poems always brings me to a happy place.. wonderful!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. :)
Rudi

[chriscash]

I agree with Delmar. It is very pretty but....the last stanza is by far the best because, I think, it is personal, emotional. Good job, Rudi.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you also Chris, for taking time to read my poem. Glad you liked it. :)
Rudi

[Delmar Cooper]

To me, it was all pretty but the last stanza was the poetry. Well done again.

[Laura Lynn]

a classic poetry

using the translator this is a pretty word very unlike the English 'minou ronronne' ....ronronne, means purring? very different! (if the translator is correct)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you. I found in Cambridge Dictionaries: to purr: to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound:
read moreThank you. I found in Cambridge Dictionaries: to purr: to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound:
The cat purred as I stroked its fur. I have already found beautiful words in this online dictionary. :)
Rudi