If just for one moment I knew you’d be watching,
I’d twirl again the spinning boy
To gather the thread from sparkling eyes
To weave the clothes that we could wear
In God’s own shiny afternoon.
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14 comments:
i enjoyed this. i like the title.
I love when God spits out a "shiny afternoon! Love the rhythm & lightness to this poem!!
Thanks its_baxter! I need to get over your way again and get caught up on my reading. Glad I could give you some enjoyment with this little poem.
Thanks Pat! Isn't it just grand! It was just a little something I needed to say. Thanks for the great comments
SMALL AND CONPLETELY BEAUTIFUL
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thanks Sue, for the heart warming comment!
Wow Natalia, great words coming from you! Several of my favorite poets have been enjoying this; I'm glad to find you in their number!
Sheer wonder and a glimmer of hope's reality were the gifts received upon reading this lovely, lovely poem.
Thanks Queen Neetee! Your richness makes my small coins shine so brightly!
aww....this is such a sweet little poem...warms the heart.
Thanks Nicole! Glad you came for a visit! You're always welcome.
This is shiny innocence revisited
I feel like a little child and I want to clap! :))
Beautiful!
Thanks so much Pins! It's always wonderful to have your encouraging comments to marvel over. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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