Where You'll Find Me

The sun is but a morning star, - Thoreau

Vincent Van Gogh - Olive Trees With Yellow Sky And Sun 1889

where a beauty parlor of bouffant clouds hold hands and line dance

'tween rocking and rolling hills reaching and willing to take a chance

where a pristine forest of lonely trees rhyme

where today's innocence and tomorrow's guilt commit no crime

where 'always' and 'never' patiently and lovingly metamorphasize into 'sometime'

'neath a pearlescent sun staring wide-eyed in mesmerizing trances

tapping eternity 'pon the shoulder as it cordially and faithfully bows and advances

walking barefoot beside a seclusive sea

breathing god's immutable decree

where music buzzes like a bumble bee in each and every key

no need to search, i tell you

as sure as the virid earth spins

that's where you'll find me

Author's Note

"Only that day dawns to which we are awake." - Thoreau

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

I RARELY SAY 'WOW! BUT I just did, Pete. Your letters, their meaning and visual life are exceptional and tell what needs to be told - each and every one. Haven't heard any Gregg Allman for a while... must readi Joshua's store up in my attic! As to your gift of the week and always, great 'storyy tellin' and emotion, Pete. You have your own special touch,

'where today's innocence and tomorrow's guilt commit no crime
where 'always' and 'never' patiently and lovingly metamorphasize into 'sometimes'
'neath a pearlescent sun staring wide-eyed in mesmerizing trances
walking barefoot beside a seclusive sea
breathing god's immutable decree'

that will do very nicely, sir: that is the world we should deserve - will read this post over and over.. and close my eyes and listen for a while too... sighh.

[Pete]

now I'm the one saying wow for such a kind and complete review. you clearly cleaned much. we all have favorite, safe places and this is mine. nature is just so grand, now isn't it though? I well know that appreciate nature and all that it offers us. thanks for sharing kind, grateful thoughts.

[emmajoygreen]

I meant what I left you. Your thoughts about the all around are very touching. They mean what they say. Good night from the UK, sir. Gentle rain.

[Relic]

This is a really comfortable read. FI think they call it 'Fantastical' in science fiction terms.
Saw Greg many times solo and with the brothers. He was great.

[Pete]

lucky you. only say them once at the old orpheum theatre in boston. very memorable. thanks for the shared thoughts.

[Thomas W Case]

Absolutely brilliant all the way through. Superb work, Pete.

[Pete]

thanks twc.

[John the Baptist]

Very well rhymed, Pete. Please send me directions to this place.

[Pete]

lol. i'm not telling. perhaps someday, if you're a good boy, you'll get to a place even better!

[Ms claws]

You know, Pete, I think it's about being at the right place at the right time!

Look at that Van Gogh. It looks like a child did it.

But he's freaking famous!

[Pete]

can't argue with that. maybe we're our own worst enemies and need to rediscover our inner child.

[Samuel Dickens]

In Van Gogh's case, I think his madness was intrinsic with his genius. Nice work, my friend.

[Pete]

yes, they do seem to correspond. thank you for sharing thoughts sd.

[Chris Shaw]

Such a pleasure to come across your uplifting poem and the Van Gogh masterpiece Pete. Loving your poetic expression here. Enjoyed the posted music too. That opening line to your poem exceptional. Have a beautiful weekend.

Chris

[Pete]

thanks chris. a high compliment coming from a master poet such as yourself.

[Chris Shaw]

You are far too kind Pete. I’m no master poet. Just a dabbler who loves poetry:)

[Pete]

don't sell yourself short dear friend.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pete
I want to be where you are… every line is luscious…., the rambling, the hope, the dream, the reality of it all, I want that too!
Warmly
B🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Pete]

wow, maybe great minds do think alike. thanks and i'll save a place for you.

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes, please do! And, that's a compliment!
Warmly, B

[Ms claws]

Pete, so beautiful, this is! My favorite line?

"'tween rocking and rolling hills reaching and willing to take a chance"

Cuz I love Rock and Rolling and I love taking chances.

Gregg Allman is great here!

[Pete]

yes indeed, greg is phenomenal here as are genuine thoughts. thanks for the share girl.

[Einstein Noodle]

well done Pete! loved the read, the painting and the music ... in that order. where there is torture and pain there is comfort and bliss ... beautiful Sir Van Gogh
E.