Idling in the hills all summer
Listening to the cry of the birds.
Away from the constant murmur
Of all those negative words.
Far above the constant reminder
Of the monotonous work-a-day whirl.
There where we all can find a -
Place where the tensions uncurl.
The time glides by ever slower
The frantic work rush is long past.
As the sun sinks lower and lower,
It's not just a shadow that's cast.
All my cares then drop from me
Or that's the way that it seems.
Oh how I wish I could always be
Out there in the place of my dreams.
Author notes
When ever I am feeling blue I try to grab my boots (I know it's hard with my waist line) and head for the hills.
High in the Yorkshire Dales it's hard to feel down!
Written August 27th, 2005
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The hills are getting taller for me as I found out in Cornwall last week. Thanks for your recent comments
Jim -
Excellent Writing
I would like to hike in the mountains
But I can't go out anymore
Parkinson's flows like fountains
It is too great a chore
--Ellis -
Thanks for reading and writing!
Jim S -
"Away from the constant murmur/Of all those negative words." Isn't that where we'd all like to be? Somewhere...doesn't necessarily need to be quiet, just needs to be positive. Somewhere without the weight of work, where time is slower and there are no worries.
Nicely written. The flow is very peaceful, keeping with the words. I like it.
Peace. -
I love this poem cause that has always been my wish, oh how wonderful it would be "out there in the place of my dreams." This is great! I'll have to read more later. Keep up your great writting!
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Sorry about that last comment Kastor. I am going through my replies and I got 2 poems confused.
This poem is about walking in the Yorkshire Dales (England) on balmy summer evenings. I'm glad you liked it.
Jim S -
You put thought and effort into this and it paid off. Good work man. I could see what you were saying clearly. "work a day whirl" That just rolls out so easy and sticks.
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Thanks nextAK That was the effect I was aiming for.
Jim S
PS thanks for the applause -
superb
i loved it. reading it gave off a tranquil vibe, and i could hear the birds chirping, too. -
Once again many thanks for your kind comments.
Jim S -
Glad you liked it. It is a sort of mantra for me. Relaxing me by conjuring memories of those gorgeous views.
Jim S -
Indeed another very nice poem Mr.S. Thats all I really have to say.. it just had that feeling about it... so relaxing and what not.... oh well look at me ramble like an old man.... good work keep it up sir
K. Castania -
Hi Queenie.
Thanks for your comments.
The Dales are a lovely place but from what I here the Appalachian Trail in your backyard is a marvellous hike. I hope to try it when I retire in a few years. It's only 5 times my longest walk yet!!
Jim S -
i can see that you live up to your screen name for the rhyme scheme in this was executed so very well.you have made those hills so very inviting.i love rhymes to and you are a person that masters them well.
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