Life in Fading Embers

The fragrant scent of crushed pine.

Reviews

[Silmara McGarry]

Such truly beautiful poem and so inspirational in the elegant flow of words.

Thank you!

[emmajoygreen]

For years your poetry has touched both my heart and mind, Craig. The above is no exception: you've touched on shadows and how they can intrude where they're not wanted yet - make sense of hidden emotions. Possibly or probably: what I call the 'the all and about' is what helps to calm and hold safe worries and more by having the power to point out what is beautiful in what might be a dark time. Dawn and dusk, every season, the cries and calls of small hidden creatures, a twig, a fallen leaf, snail trails and a feather mislaid reminds us Humans what might be residue is in fact, a reminder that what mattered once will forever be the same. We become where we've been, who we've known , what we've learned and HOW forever. Your words inspire Thought.

[Lilly]

The title alone is bittersweet and beautiful. Lovely imagery as always. I like the flow of this and feel of quiet hope in the last line

[An owl on the moon]

What a wondrous gift to find you here, Lilly. Thank YOU. Wishing you now the sweetest New Year to come. 🕊️💖

[Lorry]

From the first line i knew instantly the smell of crushed pine, having a mainly pine forest surrounding my home that never needs a store bought air freshener. It is just another plus to living a more quiet rural life, with the others being the freedoms that almost solitude brings and despite how cold it gets it is worth it just to know you have completely unplugged from city life.
There are actually fire pits nearby, away from the trees for hikers and campers to use and it might just be the time of the year we are reaching, but what a festive setting your words are to my ears Craig, despite that smell of pine being even more intense in the warmer months I am certainly feeling more festive for reading your words. 😀

[An owl on the moon]

Lorry, so happy to hear of your peaceful home, the fragrance and wonder there. Thank you for stopping here to read my words. Hoping your New Year will bring you endless joys for the season.

[Kenneth The Poet]

This is a great write. The last stanza is just so colorful and thriving with life.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you, Kenneth! A very happy New Year to you now.