Thursday, September 22, 2016

"The Rocking Chair"



The Rocking Chair

Tonight's lavender sky and golden hues
of speckled, dancing light have lured me -

find me comforted within curved back
and double scooped seat

as wooden floorboards hypnotize,
rhythmically soothe -

and I, wrapped within knitted afghan,
cradled in memories and fanciful thoughts,

sigh.   I could sit here forever.

by Margaret Bednar, September 22, 2016

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13 comments:

  1. Yvonne OsborneSeptember 22, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    What crazy dreamlike colors! I love fanciful thoughts and dreaming in color.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2016 at 8:32 PM

    Wrapped up in womb-like comfort in the arms of your rocker. A beautiful way to spend an august evening. Always happy to see you, Margaret.

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  3. brudbergSeptember 23, 2016 at 12:17 AM

    Oh this is wonderful - a moment to wish for, but maybe one we pass if we don't grab it...

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  4. Susan AndersonSeptember 23, 2016 at 3:42 AM

    I have felt these feelings almost exactly. You brought me back to some wonderful memories. Thank you!

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  5. BrianSeptember 23, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    Me too, a rocker on a porch brings back good memories. The rocker picture is stunning! Is it yours?

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    1. MargaretSeptember 23, 2016 at 11:44 AM

      I took the photo and used an app. It is not my porch or specific rocking chair - it's the view from my beauty salon on the mountains - but I do have a nice porch and comfy chair and cool mountain evening fresh air!

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  6. Maude LynnSeptember 23, 2016 at 11:40 AM

    Sigh. Me, too.

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  7. ✿September 23, 2016 at 11:47 AM

    Is that your painting? I LOVE it!!!

    This is a wonderful poem. Now I want a rocking chair. :P

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  8. GraceSeptember 23, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    Such a lovely view and I could sit there forever too ~ Hope you are well Margaret ~ Enjoy your weekend. ~

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2016 at 12:30 AM

    Oh what a comfortable and soothing moment, described so well. Lovely image to accompany it as well.

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  10. TimoteoSeptember 24, 2016 at 3:22 AM

    I know the feeling, and I could get all wrapped up in it.

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  11. kaykualaSeptember 24, 2016 at 3:49 AM

    Pleasant memories can certainly be a good elixir to be just rocking away thinking about them! Rightly so Marge!

    Hank

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2016 at 12:19 PM

    Oh... can i join you?!

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