On a steep incline damp with tears not few There’s a little cottage through a mist of blue The door is painted fresh and new Inside the warmest hearth lit by kindness of you
In a little wooden hand made chair That you made by showing tender care There’s a place for us to rest and share
On the stove there waits a heartening meal Watch as layers of cold from fear unpeel Showing all that we can deeply feel
On a simple stove a kettle wreathes steam An ancient lantern throws a smiling beam Lights up all that we can really mean
Our Souls have wondered tired and far Following their inner brightness star Seeking each that they truly are.
Carol, I can feel the warmth of this simple poem of simple life shared by two unadulterated souls. nobody writes gentle like you. Outstanding... Is there tea in the kettle? ;-) A touching poem.
Its such a lovely poem,so touching tugs at the heart.The 1st stanza really does.Thanks Carol for exposing the tenderness in you.
jeddah12singapore, Central Singapore SingaporeOct 10, 2010
a cozy home you have cj,nice to be home and enjoy and relax w/your wooden chair,,,guess the water is already boiling from your kettle cj,,are we invited for a cup of tea love this poem
RedexNorthumberland, England UKOct 10, 2010
Such a wonderful poem, yes you are truly in touch
Ladyjjeast, Norfolk, England UKOct 10, 2010
Warmth, tenderness in the best style.. CJ! Thankyou for taking us there.
Ljj
EarlgreyteaLimassol, CyprusOct 10, 2010
Wow! loved it , my friend, very descriptive, emotive, 'homely' and full of hidden meaning[different for each of us, i'm sure]..., great write Carol...
serpico12cardiff, Mid Glamorgan, Wales UKOct 10, 2010
ever beautiful the poems you print carol..so many good lines.. following their inner brightness star.great words carol... ps thanks for your words on the shy poem..i left some words there in thanks
GashlyAmish Hell, Ohio USAOct 10, 2010
loved the last 3 lines the most, cj...tender truth. you do write with gentle beauty, always.
gotitallDungarvan, Waterford IrelandOct 10, 2010
it could be my little 1790 broken cottage in the mountains, so i can relate to this beautiful poem, carol, warm, and homely, tugs the heart.
freeatlast64847Lanagan, Missouri USAOct 10, 2010
Thank you for sharing your lovely little cottage with us. You really took us home with this one.
caroljoyceOPManchester, Greater Manchester, England UKOct 11, 2010
I am overawed by all the kind comments, thankyou. It is a plain, simple little poem. It is about carefully hand building a connection with another and how patience and kindness can overcome many obstacles and result in a fairly strong struture that can feel like 'home'. I have a feeling that, like houses, connections built with care and a lot of time may be less liable to collapse when the wind blows hard. CJ
SummervanillaMexico, Mexico City MexicoOct 11, 2010
So great to have a place where you can rest and catch your breath! This write gave me such a warm feeling while I was reading it, thank you, caroljoyce
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Thankyou for taking us there.
Ljj
ps thanks for your words on the shy poem..i left some words there in thanks
CJ
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