by Spencer T.
Member since:
December 20, 2005

Sweet Liberty

November 29, 2007 08:07 PM UTC (Updated: November 30, 2007 12:13 AM UTC)
views: 0 | comments: 27

We need not long for words
the blue haven speaks them well
and plants the best of meanings
for poets to harvest and tell.

We soar cross heavens' field
sweet visual rhapsodies aglow
basking in love's wonderment
singing tunes we learn to know.

I treasure the freedom there
a "soft murmur beyond the skies"
and all the serenity and peace
deep in the heart and my eyes.

Del Cano

Comments: 27

MYKE D. Nov 29, 2007, 8:27pm UTC
Maybe being a country girl is sort of like being a poet. I feel all these things as I ride my way thru the mountain trails. AS you said the beautiful words "A soft murmer beyond the skies and the serenity and peace deep in my heart and my eyes"
This is such a lovely poem. Thank you Spencer.

Myke
Joan G. Nov 29, 2007, 9:59pm UTC
Nice poem. I recently took a walk through our woods and just sat there amazed. I felt just like the poem with the realization that all of this nature is here for our enjoyment...we just need to stop and take the time to appreciate it. My 5 year old has this habit that I have come to respect. No matter how busy I am and how much I have to do when I walk in a store, if there are fresh flowers visible...she asks if we can stop so she can smell them. I used to just say "NO!" and one day I asked her why. She just looked up like only a 5 year old can and said "because I am alive and they are alive" I said "Oh sweetie, these happen to be artificial...none of these are real". She said "Oh then that's o.k. I can see them anytime". So now I always stop so she can smell her flowers...sometimes I stop and sniff too.
Cheryl W. Nov 30, 2007, 12:08am UTC
this is beautiful , Spencer.
Busy Buzzy Bee 'Gather Proud Mamarazzi' Nov 30, 2007, 1:58am UTC
what a wonderful place it will be Spencer..Like an artist you have painted it exactly what a poet feels when he wants to create something..

Bravo
Granny Janny Nov 30, 2007, 2:48am UTC
The Poet's Weekly Muse wants you to mind your ps and q
Add the tag 'weekly muse' and we'll add this gem for all to view!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Nov 30, 2007, 10:04am UTC
Spencer - This poem I could have continued reading through 100 verses. It was really very nice and I liked it alot!!

You are a talented poet my friend!!
Freedom's Daughter Nov 30, 2007, 10:04am UTC
Like a deep breath that relaxes the forehead and refreshes, that's what this is.
Jaye S. Nov 30, 2007, 12:55pm UTC
excellent poem. well written.
TK Rosevear Nov 30, 2007, 3:47pm UTC
Beautiful Spencer - keeping my eyes on the skies...;)
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:19pm UTC
MYKE, I don't see what being a country girl has to do with seeing and feeling nature. In fact you might be much closer to it than this urban man.

Thanks for sharing.
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:20pm UTC
Mars, thanks much. Don't mind your words. Feel free to speak. :)
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:22pm UTC
Joan, it is marvelous to have a child who senses nature's beauty.
Always appreciate your sharing.
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:23pm UTC
Liz, count yourself a treasure. Your depth buoys my senses when you speak.

Hugs
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:24pm UTC
Thanks, Cheryl.
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:26pm UTC
Bhawana, the richness of my surroundings and what I read keeps me on the verge of writing something. I am blessed in that I see poetry of all topics in life daily.

Thank you.
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:34pm UTC
Jan, it is difficult editing one's own words. Miss the same thing over and over.
Thanks much.
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:37pm UTC
Esther, this was one of those inspirations where the last stanza popped in mind days ago but I could fit it with anything. Then suddenly another stanza appeared and with the addition of what is the middle passage I stopped. Thanks for your support.
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:42pm UTC
Lydia, you are the perverbial smile
the grin which spreads ear to ear
Your words forever scented
with your artistic cheer.

Thanks much
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:45pm UTC
Michelle, you already are flying. You allowed the words to be the wind beneath your wings. Just look down. :)

Thanks much.
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:46pm UTC
Thank you, Ja'Nelle.
Spencer T. Nov 30, 2007, 6:46pm UTC
TK, our visions shall meet. Thanks for sharing.
ELLEN B. Nov 30, 2007, 6:52pm UTC
Hi! Spencer, You never cease to amaze me with the visions of your heart and soul that you compose so effortlessly it appears. The reader relaxes with each word and is soon where you were, and they are having the time of their lives. Thank you so much. Ellen B
Zara' N. Dec 1, 2007, 7:42am UTC
We need not long for words, but those words we seek and need; for we look toward the meaning, and then we know...

Z'
J W. Dec 4, 2007, 12:56am UTC
good poem

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