Framed

repeated thoughts

Landscape framed by window

divided by the length of the middle

to the left

green fields scarred by clumps of dock

edged sweet with late day sheen 

hawthorn hedges, Spring sprouting -

dashing dogs and owner

dare and stroll worn snaking paths

fully aware - examining with sighs

trees lacing a smear of distant hills 

mottled cattle gently grazing

sunset streaked clouds

floating the paleness of 

to the right

across the applique-look of land

determined walker strides

hands pocketed, head down, destined

to make it home for steaming tea;

proud hills reach skyward as

tractors, four wheeled drives et al

flash in opposite directions

each viewed across frost bleached fence

Winter's fingerprint, a chore

to come, to leach and lacquer

Landscape - framed by window

I'm the length looking from the middle

Author's Note

https://youtu.be/pTLhRRPlLi4?si=3yHARHoB6t4hCd6Y

Reviews

[Michael Sun Bear]

A very, very visual piece of writing which had me right there with you pulling up a chair and seeing it with you. Nicely done Emma Joy.

[emmajoygreen]

Gentle, polite and sincere company is always appreciated, sir. Many thanks. :)

[Brandon Houser]

I loved the poems that paint pictures, and you literally went for it. This is a painting and it's a beautiful distraction from work for a few minutes this morning. Lovely indeed!

[emmajoygreen]

Many thanks for your appreciative review! Wishing you a peaceful and happy 4th April!

[Thomas W Case]

A quietly observant piece that turns an ordinary view into something reflective and human.
That final line lands with subtle weight—the speaker caught between worlds, belonging to both and neither.

[emmajoygreen]

Thank you so very much, Thomas. Enjoy the day, sir.

[Ken Simm.]

This is my kind of descriptive poem but described far better than I could do. Seeing yourself reflected in the outside world through a window. Simply superb descriptions. And that final line. Beyond any words of mine.

[emmajoygreen]

Many thanks for your generous review, Ken. As ever always, your kindness is much appreciated.