patches of sunlight
I try to gather
in my palm locking all in my fingers
I also gather beads
thread them with wires of sunlight
enclosing the warmth
those snatches of wind
(fancy those!)
I collect in my hand towel
in the upcoming days of drought
I will take all of these out
and fill my emptiness
"can anyone hold transient nostalgia?
A beautiful, fanciful idea to hold the treasures of Nature's harvest when the diet is poor!
ReplyDeleteI trust the drought you write of is only in your imagination! Lovely words.
ReplyDeletePatches of sunlight..
ReplyDeleteand snatches of wind...
Nice...Wonderful imagination.. :)
That imagined drought may never come,
ReplyDeleteI wish so.
@Gemma and Rinkly Rhymes, drought here is a metaphor...
ReplyDeleteVery nicly crafted..lovely imagery..Gautami..title 'patches in snatches' catches..
ReplyDeletelike Gemma said, beautiful & fanciful ... I loved the imagery in this poem!
ReplyDeleteI pictured a treasure chest of sunbeams and sweet breezes-- this was beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteHard to imagine drought from a rain spattered UK!
ReplyDeleteWonderful words...I loved your take on this prompt!
ReplyDeleteGautami each of your poems are so intelligently crafted. Every piece is very very creative. I know surrealism in art doesnt come easy and in poetry Id never heard of it..(Yes, thats ognorant me!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such wonderful talent here!
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ReplyDeleteNo dark ending?
I LOVE IT!
How I wish I could save up some sunshine and even this cool autumn wind for a cold winter day.
ReplyDeletelovely images. I often wish I could hold memories and sunlight patches...
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the bead string built on sun rays...
Ah Gautami! Loved the imaginative imagery. It was just lovely....
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I am trying hard to post a link to the Poetry Train but just not able to get through. Even sent a mail.
This builds very effectively.
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem
ReplyDeleteInventive lines—curious and fun to read.
ReplyDeleteI especially like " I also gather beads / thread them with wires of sunlight" and "snatches of wind / . . I collect in my hand towel". Wonderful images.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful poem. I love the idea of catching the wind. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful imagery- it would be amazing if we could do just that! Great poem
ReplyDeleteBeautiful peom. I particularly like the use of natural elements -- sunlight, wind, drought -- to mirror the personal elements.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely poem...you make real of the intangible.
ReplyDeleteLady Nyo
too beautiful, warm and full of sweet imagery..fantastic one shot! you really weaved sunlight into your words..:)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the verse with each para, as you went about collecting them for your rainy days... I liked it.
ReplyDeleteॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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i love the idea of collecting snatches of wind in a hand towel...maybe i should collect some sunshine in my hand towel for long and dark winter days...nice one shot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful necklace those beads would make! Nice One Shot!
ReplyDeletevery well crafted...showed your talent in a big way..the second stanza was spot on...and loved the ending question...thanks for sharing with one shot..pete
ReplyDeleteLovely Tami, just lovely. What a beautiful dream your words weave.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Ephemera catching ephemera. gorgeous imagery!
ReplyDeleteinteresting thoughts....well said!
ReplyDeleteSolid work.
ReplyDeletelovely work.
ReplyDeletekeep beaming with confidence and love.
How are you, friend?
ReplyDeleteGlad to land on your exciting poetry land here.
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