1
when we two came together
we closed an ancient circle
becoming one with the standing stones
that measure seasons and time
now we harvest the summers
lilies lupins fox gloves blue bells
a surfeit of wild flowers plucked
from the maze of our days
we wait and watch the slow snow
settling white on sarsen stone
as time weaves crow’s feet
into the corners of our eyes
2
i listen with my eyes
to the words and thoughts
of long-dead writers.
age-old and wise they walked
alone along the hidden ways
to set themselves free
they fled the royal courts
where power and jealousy
plotted twisted ways
cruel means
justified by brutal ends.
mindless quarrels bitter strife
i also ran away
and slowing down i found
an enviable life
enriched i live
harvesting a wealth
of goodness
days lived far from fear
envy resentment distrust
in wooded seclusion
Comment: I was invited to attend KIRA as writer in residence this month. However, a weakened immune system and a series of setbacks over the late summer made this impossible. That said, KIRA and the early morning light seen from the Red Room live on in my heart and I will try to complete my planned project, here in Island View, over the next month or so. Wish me luck.
rogermoorepoet 
Excellent poems! The first one is my favorite. 😊
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Thank you. I too prefer the first one. It is part of a longer sequence – Seasons of the Heart. I hope to bring it out next year.
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Wishing you all the best my friend! ☺
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Good luck with your project, Roger. Every lost visit to KIRA is a disappointment, but you made the right decision. Write on! Chuck
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Thank you, Chuck. It was a very difficult decision. That said, it really was the best one under the circumstances. If all goes well, I will ty to drive down and visit this year’s residents. A day trip should be fine.
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Sorry for your troubles, Roger. I do wish you luck, and a good recovery.
Jan Hull My sculptures websitehttps://www.thestoneist.com/ My author websitehttp://www.janfancyhull.com/ ________________________________
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Thanks, Jan. I am on medication and return to the doctor (onco-uro) on Monday. Better to be safe than sorry and home is the best place for me right now. Plus – I wouldn’t want anyone to catch anything from me if I am super-susceptible.
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