Life in Fading Embers

The fragrant scent of crushed pine.

Reviews

[Amy R]

A very beautiful poem, great flow and lovely imagery seen here..
Thank you for sharing with us all.
~Amy

[An owl on the moon]

Amy, thank you so much for stopping by. I hope your new year has been glorious so far. 🕊️

[Amy R]

You're welcome, so far so good, can't complain.
Hope the same with you. 😊

[Ken Simm.]

A very tactile poem that I could feel on my skin and see in a visual sense. Excellent.

[An owl on the moon]

Ken, thank you for stopping by! Trying to get back here more. Miss this place... and the people!

[Silmara McGarry]

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

Thank you!

[An owl on the moon]

Grateful to have you stop by! Thanks for your kindness.

[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 maybe what helps to calm and hold safe our worries is - by having the power to point out what is beautiful in what might be a dark time. The dawn and dusk of every season, the cries an' calls of small hidden creatures, a twig or fallen leaf, snail trails and a feather mislaid reminds us Humans what might be residue or 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.

[An owl on the moon]

I have always appreciated your words, your kindness, your creative presence here at the cafe. Thank you for looking into those deeper spaces of my thoughts... of my life. Hoping we all find a better New Year waiting for us.

[emmajoygreen]

We can only hope that we all have the mind and heart to find the gift of something beautiful to hug and hold. No matter its size or value, its meaning will be precious to any and all. Arms open to the new year, for sure.

[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.