I observe as silhouettes whisper unto breeze
In exchange of visions bold and impassioned dreams
An impish rose-finch stooped down upon my arm
As though to give a thought; to soothe a fervent plea
I sigh and embrace resplendent evening light ―
“Glance not behind nor brood over time’s brief woes”
I breathe as wind hauls me down steps of South Quay
Appreciation is an act of feeling beauty around us ―
While wandering along on lone and oblique path.
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52 Responses
seeing beauty on an oblique path…nice!!
Thank you kindly, Rajani ❤
Simply beautiful! 🙂
Thank you so much, Lillian ❤ so glad you liked it 🙂
what a beauty you’ve created with your words Sanaa…I LOVE that impish rose-finch line…
Thank you for the inspirational prompt, Sumana ❤
There is so much beauty in and around us sadly we are not always able to see it. Beautifully thought provoking Sanaa.
I agree, thanks for stopping by, Robin 🙂
Any pilgrimage in company of a rosefinch has to be good.
Definitely ❤ thanks for stopping by, Bjorn 🙂
Ina wind tht hauls, that insists on participation, I too learn true beauty. Nice!
Thank you so much, Susan ❤ so glad you liked it.
“Glance not behind nor brood over time’s brief woes’”
indeed we do have to scan our gaze to include areas of appreciation
Happy Wednesday Sanaa
much love…
Definitely ❤ thank you kindly, Gillena
Yes, appreciation is often more an action than a mere word.
Thanks for stopping by 🙂 so glad you liked it.
I love “Appreciation is an act of feeling beauty around us”….and now I can picture the steps of South Quay. I also really like the “wandering…on lone and oblique path.”
Thank you so much, Sherry ❤ so glad you liked it 😀
For some reason I love that rose finch 😉 ❤️
Me too! 🙂 Thank you kindly, Jae ❤
“Voyageur”.. a title for
your poem.. Sanaa..
and a lonely place
of traveler.. i sure..
can relate..
never having
girl friends in high school
rarely for even one date..
i traveled to the movies..
the shows of Romance
and couples holding
hands.. the fair
grounds
of loving
squealing
loud embraces
as Spring of Love
iN Winter’s Hot
Chocolate in
sharing
Football
games of
homecoming too..
my High School football
Team won the state championship
in ’78.. and finally my ‘Voyageur” status
of Love found a first love that year.. 10
months later back to ‘Voyageur’ travel
again for Love.. quick stops here and
there for warmth.. but
never travel full for
love until
age 28 in ’89
and a river of life
of love from a wife who
never ages.. sure.. i can appreciate
that enough to love her.. where she
never will.. age.. smiles at least not yet at 46.. travels young..
as the photo evidence of the blesSing of that magic continues..
i always wished for
what ‘they’ named
as sweet sixteen
in highschool..
and as my cousin’s wife
said at a recent family reunion..
Katrina is “The Eternal Teenager”..
Be Happy for what yA wish for when dreAms iSREAL..
and by all means.. count those blesSinGS as they may never
happen again.. who kNows.. even in hiStory of 3.3 million words
and 100K photos.. my wife is quite a muse as travel of ‘Voyageur”
goeS on..
iN TrUman
sHow stYle..;)
Thanks for stopping by Katie 🙂
I wonder how the rose finch smells, smile? Nice romantic chiding for those us too hurried & harried to fully appreciate place & moment.
Thank you so much, Glenn 🙂 so glad you liked it.
Love the thought that appreciation is an act.
Thank you SilverGardenia 🙂
It is enriching to live in a beautiful environment to return to at the end of a working day.
Definitely ❤ thank you kindly, Rall
It sounds wonderful, Sanaa, and that impish rose finch is so friendly!
Thank you so much, Kim ❤ so glad you liked it.
Appreciation is an act of feeling beauty around us ―
While wandering along on lone and oblique path.
Truly said Sanaa! It is wanting to render good thoughts of goodness on offer.
Hank
Thank you kindly, Hank ❤
Speaking of appreciation, I appreciated this poem…and the wonderful image, too.
Thank you so much, Sue ❤
Yes, feeling the beauty around us….there is so much out there to appreciate…if only people would really attend to one’s surroundings. Nice thoughts, Sanaa!
Thank you so much, Mary ❤ so glad you liked it 🙂
True that….appreciation is a wonderful act! Gratitude is one of the best ways to find contentment. …gorgeous piece, Sanaa! Delightful read…
Thank you kindly, Panchali ❤
Lovely!
Thank you, Freya ❤
Lovely, robust imagery in such a concise snapshot poem! Those last two lines, as others have commented, really resonate. But even the little feathered visitor and its advice to release life’s woes — poignant! Thank you for sharing this poem!
Thank you so much, Suzy ❤ so glad you liked it 😀
Gorgeous *Sigh!*
Thank you so much, Rosemary ❤ good to see you 😀
“Glance not behind nor brood over time’s brief woes”- I loved this line, Sanaa. There’s really no point to brood over. Life is all about finding beauty in every single thing and appreciating that. Beautifully penned, dear… ❤ 🙂
Thank you so much, Maniparna ❤ so glad you liked it 🙂
Thank you for linking to Monday WRites Sanaa, have a good week
much love…
My Pleasure ❤ you too, have a great week ahead 🙂
Lovely poem with some wonderful word painting, Sanaa.
Thank you kindly, Nicholas 🙂
Everything is this poem is stunning. Love the opening lines, and of course, the Rose finch.
Thank you kindly, Sara ❤