Melting Stars

 

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It was a soft October night —
quietly fell the snow,
flake by gentle flake —
making domes on fence posts,
on mailboxes,
tracing upturned branches
of waiting trees.

I know you heard me
on the porch
(you always do)
thought it was
a stirring of the breeze,
or moaning
of the boards
(you always do).

Drawn
to quiet times
knowing you are here,
I feel your peace
(alone)
and come to you.
You know I’m here,
can feel my warmth.

I see you smile.

Let us sit in silence.
Nestle
in my embrace.
Words
need not be spoken
as we watch the melting stars,
listen for the chorus
singing somewhere else.
This moment
all that matters —
quiet filled with you.

 


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7 responses to “Melting Stars”

  1. Soothing and lovely. You are a painter in words, Dennis.

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    1. Hi Beth, thank you so much for your kind words. I empathized with your post “The Problem with ‘Saving the Bees”. My father was a beekeeper in Saskatchewan. I spent many fascinating afternoons with bees. ~ Dennis

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      1. Another subject we have in common, then, Dennis. :-)

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    Beautiful poetry Dennis, thank you.

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  3. This is really nice. You’ve painted a beautifully moving word-picture. Thank you for this lovely insight into your world. All the best. Kris
    http://www.awritersden.wordpress.com

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  4. Dennis, the last line is priceless. Well done. BTG

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  5. Simply superb.

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