Fill The Senses

Fill The Senses

Between long shadows
and golden hues of late afternoon sun
The silent movement of gossamer wings
flutter in gentle breezes
A sweet sound of birdsong
echoing through trees

Sparkling diamonds of early morning dew
caught on a spider’s web
A flapping of duck’s wings the only sound
Full moon rising to complete a starry sky
Hooting of a distant owl
Melodic sounds of a river tumbling over rocks

Cool water washing sand from between toes
The rhythmic movement of a boat upon water
Lulling you into sleep
An invitation to fill the senses
Simple wonders bring peace
and soothe a troubled soul


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  21 comments for “Fill The Senses

  1. March 19, 2023 at 11:40 am

    Early dawn could be such a wonderful moment if it wasn’t so very early in summer. I remember it when I was younger coming home at 3AM

    • Christine Bolton
      March 20, 2023 at 8:35 am

      Ah yes, i remember those days when we would stay out until the sun came up! ☺️

  2. sanaarizvi
    March 18, 2023 at 3:57 pm

    Gorgeous!!! So much to love here especially; “Full moon rising to complete a starry sky/Hooting of a distant owl/Melodic sounds of a river tumbling over rocks.”💖💖

    • Christine Bolton
      March 19, 2023 at 8:55 am

      Thank you Sanaa. You’re very kind ☺️❤️

  3. March 17, 2023 at 2:24 pm

    How lovely and tranquil, Christine! Love it. ❤️

    • Christine Bolton
      March 23, 2023 at 8:41 am

      Thank you Punam ☺️💕

      • March 26, 2023 at 6:52 am

        You are welcome. 🙂❤️

  4. March 17, 2023 at 6:27 am

    So very soothing. 💙
    And I understand–I am so excited to hear the pre-dawn robin choir this morning!

    • Christine Bolton
      March 18, 2023 at 7:37 am

      Thanks Merril. Yes! It is such a gift we have every single day. I’m happy you enjoyed it. ☺️❤️

      • March 18, 2023 at 11:24 am

        You’re welcome. I did.😊

  5. March 17, 2023 at 12:02 am

    I loved this poem Christine. So beautiful and soothing

    • Christine Bolton
      March 18, 2023 at 7:35 am

      Thank you Sadje ☺️❤️

      • March 18, 2023 at 7:40 am

        You’re welcome

  6. March 16, 2023 at 8:21 pm

    Beautifully done, Christine!

    • Christine Bolton
      March 16, 2023 at 9:55 pm

      You’re so kind Dwight. Thank you! ☺️

      • March 17, 2023 at 12:10 pm

        You are welcome!

      • March 17, 2023 at 2:25 pm

        How lovely and tranquil, Christine! Love it. ❤️

      • Christine Bolton
        March 17, 2023 at 5:00 pm

        Aww thank you dear Punam ☺️❤️. I hope you are doing well, my friend.

      • March 18, 2023 at 1:16 pm

        You are welcome. Yes, I am. 😊❤️🙏🏼

  7. March 16, 2023 at 5:25 pm

    Beautiful! I feel the peacefulness in your lines 💙

    • Christine Bolton
      March 16, 2023 at 5:49 pm

      Thanks so much Paula. I had written it for Tuesday’s prompt about places that make us happy but couldn’t finish it in time. I was lucky there was an open link night! ☺️

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