Composed more or less in realtime while sitting in a garden

The wind blows today.
It will go away
In time leaving me refreshed,
Yet my soul can not for long rest.

Children lark about
And shout.
I doubt
My brain
Which runs like an express train
Will
For long be still.

Listening to the leaves
I perceive
A need to write.
There is delight, in the wind chimes which on occasion sound,
Speaking of things more profound
Than I who am tied to this shifting ground.

The wind has dropped now
And I wonder how
My poem will be understood
By those who would
Try
To find meaning in words that erratically fly,
From one who sits listening to a barking dog, who cares not
A jot
For what
I have to say
On this sunny, wind swept day.

23 thoughts on “Composed more or less in realtime while sitting in a garden”

idioglossiablog May 30, 2016 at 4:41 pm

Well done keep the train in motion. G-uno

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drewdog2060drewdog2060 Post authorMay 30, 2016 at 5:11 pm

Thank you. Kevin

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paeansunplugged February 24, 2020 at 11:43 am

There’s such a beautiful rhythm to your words!

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K Morris Poet Post authorFebruary 24, 2020 at 1:23 pm

Thank you for your very kind comment, which is much appreciated.

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1. paeansunplugged February 25, 2020 at 10:52 am
  
  You are welcome.

Stephen February 24, 2020 at 12:58 pm

Love the rhythm /flow of this poem, Kevin.

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K Morris Poet Post authorFebruary 24, 2020 at 1:24 pm

Thank you Stephen. I’m delighted you like it.

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1. Stephen February 24, 2020 at 1:25 pm
  
  Always, Kevin.

Gina February 24, 2020 at 1:26 pm

just allowing the wind to inspire words, this felt so warm and totally in the moment

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K Morris Poet Post authorFebruary 24, 2020 at 3:36 pm

Thank you Gina. I’m delighted you like this poem.

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EDC Writing/Believing Sight Unseen February 24, 2020 at 3:15 pm

Ther’s a nice feel to this, Kevin – Larkin lite in a way.

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K Morris Poet Post authorFebruary 24, 2020 at 3:37 pm

Thanks, Eric. I’m pleased you like it. Best, Kevin

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L. Stevens February 24, 2020 at 5:16 pm

I love this real time expression of writing poetry 🖤

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K Morris Poet Post authorFebruary 25, 2020 at 6:29 am

Thank you, I’m so poleased you like it.

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K Morris Poet Post authorFebruary 25, 2020 at 6:30 am

Sorry, I meant “pleased”

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Linda Lee Lyberg February 24, 2020 at 8:45 pm

So lyrical, your words flow so well.

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K Morris Poet Post authorFebruary 25, 2020 at 6:32 am

Thank you Linda. I am really pleased you like my poem and thank you for your kind words.

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Tanya Cliff February 24, 2020 at 9:12 pm

I love how you build the piece with contrasts in each stanza. Beautiful!

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K Morris Poet Post authorFebruary 25, 2020 at 6:33 am

Thank you Tanya. I am so pleased you find this poem beautiful, and thanks for your kind words.

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rivrvlogr February 25, 2020 at 1:29 am

Very effective, Kevin, in showing just how important sound is to you.

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K Morris Poet Post authorFebruary 25, 2020 at 6:35 am

Thank you. I guess that being visually impaired (as I am) sound does mean a great deal to me, whether it be the gusting of the wind or the singing of the birds.

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