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Barbara Writes
Barbara Writes
Jan 08, 2009 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

At Home With Nature

Rain falls heavy
On dusty land
From my front porch screen
I watch lightning
Break apart-hardened soil

The wind blows
In my hair
Spinning in the front yard
I watch the trees
Bow to the wind

Moonbeams dazzle
On ocean’s waters
From my windowsill
I watch ships go
By in the night

Stars sparkle
In the darkness
From my back porch deck
I watch stars fall
Into the ocean

— Barbara Writes, Jan 08, 2009

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Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Shakespeare, , Emily Dickinson, , , Whitman, Jess Tapper

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Rett

Rett

17 years 5 months ago

I really like this one Barbara

Can almost feel the power of the storm and the quietness afterward. Did you mean lightning? Beautiful write. Respectfully, Rett: "Next time you think you're perfect, walk on water."
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 5 months ago

Rett

Your are correct I seem to always miss spell that word. I have made the changes. Thanks much. Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 5 months ago

Mark

Glad to see you commenting on my poem. Glad you enjoyed it much. Respectfully Yours, Barbara
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orgami

17 years 5 months ago

my screen door

built one the view was to the west the forest the powerline the thin blue highway that swept curving past made of wood and screws and screen staples and hinges wires and washer the wind would whisper her stirring songs settling my heart the distant offshore lightening would flash my yard brilliant as a clouded sun day quick as a thought Your poem is a sweet memory for me of that summer thank you Barbara
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 5 months ago

Making a screen door

So happy it brought sweet memories of that special summer for you. I thought you might like it. Thanks for reading and commenting. Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

17 years 4 months ago

Written to you before but not correctly! Stupid me!

"All who achieve greatness in art; Saigyo in traditional poetry; Sogi in linked verse; Sesshu in painting; Rikyu in the tea ceremony,possess one thing in common, they are one with Nature." "All who achieve greatness in art possess one thing in common, they are one with Nature." Dear Barbara, You seem to be at one with nature and can take part in the greater space of the universe. I try to too. Look at Rett's page with the January poem and you will see something from the icy beauty of Norway,another world. May you see the diamonds on the sands. L Ann
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 4 months ago

Hey Ann

i really appreciate you comment. i love nature and is at peace with it. Writing about it makes me happy and content. I have read Rett poems and they are really good I enjoy reading his work. I will look at the January Poem. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara