The Meeting Place
A Dream?
The sky is a brilliant topaz blue; not a cloud in sight.
There is a gentle breeze warmed by the overhead sun.
A faint tinkling sound, like delicate glass windchimes is carried on the breeze.
The air is clean and fresh and every breathe refreshes my spirit.
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I hop the small, shallow creek that cuts through the field.
Two steps in and I am walking through the green tall grass.
I see the thin dirt path lay ahead of me.
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I drop my arms and relax my hands, palms open.
My fingers weave in and out of the blades of grass as I walk.
***
Off in the distance I see a large willow tree.
The large trunk of the tree had an S curve to it.
It’s branches flowing down making a perfect umbrella shaped canopy.
***
As I get closer to the tree, I see three figures under the canopy, glowing white and brilliant.
I am close to the grand tree now.
I enter under the canopy, and sit with my back leaning on the bottom of the S curve.
***
Past the shadow of the canopy, I see my mother, beautiful like an angel,
Glowing with a warm yellow light.
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THIS is the meeting place.
***
I become aware of the feelings in my heart.
Joy. Peace. Love.
***
In my head I hear voices whispering of those things.
Telling me answers to the questions I came with.
Guiding me along my journey.
***
Everything begins to fade and soon I am back home.
The messages were conveyed.
The grief has been soothed.
The uncertainty of future things made sure.
My heart is at peace.
***
When turmoil comes, or storm clouds fill the sky,
I will go back.
Back to the meeting place.
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J. Delaney-Howe
Bipolar poet. Father. Grandfather. Husband. Gay man. I write poetry, prose, some fiction and a good bit about family. Thank you for stopping by.
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Comments (20)
Congratulations on top story!
Congrats on Top Story!
I love Willow trees. This poem is also wonderful. Congrats on Top Story Jim!
The meeting place! So wonderful it reminding me of my childhood meeting my friends in the creek!
That willow tree drew me in. It is indeed a magical tree as all trees are. A beautiful sharing!
Back to say congratulations after 4 days.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
It is a beautiful poem that is well-expressed with some lovely descriptions and imagery. This is impressive poetry writing!
It's a wonderful with meaningful massages
I love that you can go here, wonderful.
Wow this was beautiful!
I would love to visit the meeting place. This was beautiful. Congrats on the top story
This is beautiful, and so full of peace. Congrats on the TS.
This felt so much like a warm hug, just beautiful :) Congrats on TS!
Absolutely beautiful and a perfect place to bring back golden memories
Wow it's a nice meeting place
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This was so wonderful! Loved your poem!
What a refreshing meeting place. Everyone need a place like that to go to, to recharge from life. Beautiful ♥️🤗
Brilliantly written and loved it!!!💕❤️❤️