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In a Saffron Glow

You charm the petals
that grace the bloom,
smoke stops its steep
as your walk hits the room

In a single breath
you glisten the stars,
laying a claim
from Venus to Mars

A butterflies touch
that heals the mind,
words and phrases
that flow sublime

A Truth of beauty
from the mother,
a voice for many
no man can smother

Searching the sky
her face tilts the sun,
lighting the world
our beacon of one

Fighting with right
by her side,
making her way
through belief in rhyme

A saffron wake
she leaves behind,
to follow her message
merging heart into mind

A Comfort in words
the jarring ones too,
she makes my day
this is never more true

— Seren, Sep 06, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Beyond the Black Stump..Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: Pablo Neruda, P.K.Page, W.H.Auden, to many and various to include them all ...

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Geezer

Geezer

16 years 9 months ago

I think I.....

I think I might have to just live with my comp. strapped to my chest or something. I can't leave you guy's unread for a day, without coming back to find such wonderful work from you. And you know I have to comment. I don't know how to find the time to do anything else lately. " Searching the sky, her face tilts the sun, lighting the world, our beacon of one." I wish that I could have written those words about my wife, she is my beacon. Sometimes I am ashamed of the paltry offerings I serve her. The only thing that keeps me writing for her, is that it comes from my heart and I think she sees that. " A comfort in words, the jarring ones too, she makes my day, this is never more true." Such recognition of the days I spend with her! Thank you for the beautiful write, L & Hugz, Gee.
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Gee

So glad you liked this , its for one of the other poetess's here, shes been a good friend and I wanted to thank her in verse, she knows its for her , no big hoorah , just a thanks and shes a wonderful person and deserved to be cheered up shes been a little down lately ... much love and hugz Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
themoonman

themoonman

16 years 9 months ago

Jayne...

You have become such a fine poet... I have no idea who this is for, but it is really quite beautiful... enjoyed it immensely! I do hope she reads it and is as warmed as I was in the reading. Richard
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Richard

your kind words? , they mean more than you know thank you ...and she'll know its for her ... love and respect Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 9 months ago

Dearest Jayne

This is truly beautiful, from a wonderful soul and radiant heart. Of all the poets here, you are one of the best. Always loving and giving. Keep up the great work. My favorite lines are: Fighting with right by her side, making her way through belief in rhyme A saffron wake she leaves behind, to follow her message merging heart into mind A Comfort in words the jarring ones too, she makes my day this is never more true Always, Cat
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dearest Cat (((hug)))

Thank you hun it was writen from the heart, and it makes me happy you liked it... Love and hugz Jayne x x x
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 9 months ago

ever changing your looks

but never your spirit! It outshines you! Beautiful piece Lady Jayne! One tiny change perhaps to (a butterfly's touch!)singular Right? see what you think! Cheers Boni
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

LOL ....

I never look the same in pictures Boni , Thank you soo much for the read and the stars this ones for a friend , I just hope she likes it ... will change that butterfly in the edit your right dear woman I didnt pick that up last night you take care and kind regards love Jayne x x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
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mantiscepter

16 years 9 months ago

It's true

It's so funny how you make me smile,as soon as I start reading your poem. I get this impish, little smirk on my face, and I'm lost in a hovel, of emotions,dancing on these words that lift my soul to inspiration. Lovely Lynn. John. Mantiscepter
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear John ...

Thank you for your kind words it is nice to know they are appreciated much love and hugz Jayne x x x
greeneyes

greeneyes

16 years 9 months ago

beautiful

Jayne, As always you have me in awe, this is for all your new stuff! I just love reading everything you write. You amaze me. Love, Elizabeth
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Elizabeth

Thank you for the read and I am glad you liked them , take care love and hugz Jayne x x We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall ...
DS

Diatom Shells

16 years 9 months ago

yes..

this is a great write and all of you must have computers strapped to your chests lol. you are such a sweety jayne never change dear. loves -diatom shells blowing you a kiss
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Kyrie

Thank you for the read and the stars...Glad you liked it, Eh huni I am no sweety lol dont let my words fool you I got a bite a snake would be proud of,just, nice honest people bring out the best in me I guess :) take care kind regards love Jayne
B

Bosscombat

16 years 9 months ago

:)

what can i say other than....shibby shibby cocoanut ♣
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Matt (hug)

Shibby shibby pie :) love you huni (hug) Jay-knee 2Bums :) We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall ...
L

lyz

16 years 9 months ago

Sorry to say,

Another tear. I love it. as boss says, shibby, shibby or was that nanoo nanoo. Mork. It is very beautiful. Well done. What more can I say, plenty, but mostly, its really, lovely. Lyz xxx
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dearest Lyz

As long as it cheered you up as well huni(hug),And I cannot thank you enough for the one you wrote me came at a time last week when I was feeling low ... though the last months I have felt low , finding small things to hold onto , and its the small things that hold me together , I am just glad you like it I regard you and Jade as family , I am just so tickled you like it more than anything, your a good woman Lyz and dont let anyone tell you different ... And now you have commented I am off to put a a dedicated to Lyz sign on it :) bout time people knew who it was for ...Love and biggest hugz Jayne x x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall"
L

lyz

16 years 9 months ago

Woohoo

I can say, Yea it's for me!!!Still brings a lump. A nice one but. U have put the smile back and I thank u for this. xxx. You always give, no matter what. You are a good girl, still a bitch, for the shock. I will now hopefully put the smile, as Boss says, on ur dial. While reading comment about Lynne to John,Your comment, if web cam could have seen me, Whoa, I turned red laughing my face still feels hot, bought tears to eyes, then read about this beautiful creation. Weird tears in thine eyes.What r u trying to do ,kill me. Literally LMFAO. Loved it truly, Love and thanks, From Lyz. XXX
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Lyz

LMAO I felt awful but I had to be funny or the poor man would have felt bad hes such a darlin and I hated to correct him, but your message came in my email and a roared laughing had to go leave a comment LOL you funny girl had me pissing myself laughing , there have been a few people comment and call me Lynn LOL and maybe I am too polite? lmao he he love you hun glad I brought a big old smile to your dial I knew you had been down and thought this might brighten your day :) much love and biggest hugs Jayne x x ((((((((((((SMILE)))))))))) your on cam lmfao :P
hugo la rosa

hugo la rosa

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Seren

I loved your poem. Very few of us have written poems on behalf of the purity of friendship. Yours is exceptionally great! Thanks for sharing, Your friend, Hugo
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Hugo

Thank you so much for your beautiful compliment and I am glad you enjoyed it, and even happier she liked it :) ... love and hugz Jayne x x
seabhac

seabhac

16 years 9 months ago

well done

Delighted to see you in spotlight ...well deserved
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Liz

Big smile thank you hun (hug) loved your new poem btw it was brilliant i still got that giant on the causeway stuck in my head lol love Jayne x x
C

Calliope

16 years 9 months ago

wonderful cadence

and flow ,I really like this one jayne, can find no fault here ,really beautiful. Lacy, Where power corrupts,poetry cleanses.
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Lacy

Thanks for the read and the comment , Its a huge compliment coming from you I have read some of your poems they are awesome and I love how you write , just read your Roger poem, its gorgeous I loved it , I needed a smile ;), you take care hope your well much love Jayne x x
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

16 years 9 months ago

Safron Glow

Jayne This beautiful delicate lace webb you have spun full of colour and tenderness. This is me every word touched my heart and soul amazing Electric Blue
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dearest Magz,

Thank you I always get so much joy from when you like my words , and tonight your comments make me humble .. I am glad you could see a reflection of yourself in this one ... every woman should feel special like this... and every woman is special like this including you .. love and higgest bugs Jayne x x x
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 9 months ago

Sweet green-eyed Jayne (l/2)

Sweet green-eyed Jayne (l/2) ;-) That we must write is a fact of life.. that we can and do share friendship, love and kindness, is a gift, wrapped in saffron ribbon. Thank you for yours, were that I lived in your neighborhood to share real hugs and tears. ~A
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dearest Anna That you lived

Dearest Anna That you lived in our neighbourhood ? it would be a joy :) I have always looked up to you since time began here, not always saying but I admire your courage strength and integrity , and your humility you are a sage of our times, one of many but a shining light for people like me? that have been lost along the way , to find my footing once again and find friends of like mind is a blessing ... love and higgest bugs ;) Jayne ((((((((hug))))))))))
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 9 months ago

We are all vagabonds on this

We are all vagabonds on this landscape of life, meeting one another is one of the joys we share thanks to the internet gods, and to Neopoet's Founders. ;-) Love always, Anna
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Big love back atcha hun , I

Big love back atcha hun , I am a happy little vegemite here lol I love writing and it does bring great friends and blessings , thanks be to the internet lol ... love and higgest bugs Jayne x x x
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

YOU WOULD THINK THAT VIEWING

YOU WOULD THINK THAT VIEWING SOMETHING OVER 2000 TIMES ? YOU MIGHT LEAVE A COMMENT OR EVEN A BOO WOULD BE NICE :) YOU FUCKTARD ;)
L

lyz

16 years 7 months ago

Dear Aunty Jayne

This is beautiful, but I loved it then and I love it now. Thank you dearheart. I see fucktard is still here, lol. This here Nana Lyz is quite pleased with your kind words, and yes, all the above comments have said it before but now they must come and see again. I am proud to have you as a friend and I cant wait to see you. I am still sick, I blame the kids, lol. When I had cancer, my immunities dropped, so when I catch anything it takes longer to get better and I seem to get things worse, diabetes does not help, you dont heal as quick, but it has one advantage, I can check out my poem when ever I want, lol, I wont be running the streets like I would like, lol. I hope you are resting and when I feel a bit better, I will be back with bells on. Thank you darlin and heaps of hugs and kisses to Aunty Jayne, Love from Nana Lyz.XX He He. Love the sentiment, you cheeky girl. LMAO at you grinning, lol.
Seren

Seren

16 years 7 months ago

Dearest Lyz,I had a feeling

Dearest Lyz, I had a feeling when I hadnt seen you round something was up and thought Ah-ha !! I can cheer her up so I rededicated this one ;) more appropriately in the circumstances ... I didnt know you were diabetic as well, so am I LOL but mine is managed very well I have no medication and I have been diet controlled now for ten years though I get hypos like everyone, since I lost all this weight I have trouble keeping it level, they put me on this crap like formula LOL you know the one :) ahahahahahaha baby formula it looks like and tastes like doggie doo LOL love and huggest bugs Jayne x x x x Btw your getting a surprise in the next two weeks but I cannot say what and when but I can torment you with it hahahaha :O:O... pmsl your too far away to belt me up,and I dont have the energy to pillow fight hahahahahaha .... Trents 21st today damn woman I just felt old ...
L

lyz

16 years 7 months ago

You are a funny girl

Yeah, ears, nose, and throat, hate it. With my asthma I am awake all night with the coughing so of a day I have been trying to get some energy back, I have too much to do and it is pissing me off not having the energy, yes, I too am on diet but with tablets, supposed to be on the needle but I declined nicely. Lol, ask Jade I fight all the time with my Dr.I told him once with all the money they get they should have a miracle pill to fix everything by now and I want to know how come they dont get sick, rarely, lol. That formula you are on, mum and my uncle had that, I agree it is filthy, like that sustagen stuff, gross. And what surprise? You gonna be naughty? If you seen my house at the mo, you would cringe, lol, and what I have for you is here somewhere, Jade was supposed to take it to you, lol. I still have to find my aunts xmas present, lol, I know it is here somewhere, never mind I will get there. Love my poem and I thank you for it. You take care missy moo. Love to all and catch you on a poem else where, lol. Love Lyz, XX.
K

kelsey

15 years 11 months ago

Great piece here

Hi seren i simply don't know how you got me reading, well done.
Seren

Seren

15 years 11 months ago

Not quite sure what you mean

Not quite sure what you mean about how i got you reading but thank you I am glad you enjoyed it :) kind regard JayCee ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")