Big Room, 1948, by Andrew Wyeth via Magpie Tales
Lord Jim's toes scratched the oak
wood grain muffled by prickly wool
standing alone in the sepia morning
House and body alone shared the tick-tock
counterpoint to the impatient crow in the yard
whose runic tracks arced upon the snow
Stubble in one hand, glass in the other,
Jim pours another finger of wintertide light
Sipping slowly in the sun warmth and echoes
Unfolding of clocks, a padding on the stairs
He sets down the glass, turns and smiles at her
Winter fades and spring bursts upon his heart
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Beautiful. Amazing what a little warmth can do :)
ReplyDeleteLife has some extremely simple and incredible moments eh Irish ? Cheers bro. :)
ReplyDeletesmiles...really nice approach to renewal and new life man....i like the crow leaving ruins in the yard as well, nice touch....
ReplyDeleteI like this, the crow in the yard, and the pouring of another finger. Such an old saying, brings back memories.
ReplyDeleteGood on you, Irish, i thought this was terrific, felt like an afternoon in the pub, log fire blazing, very smooth !
ReplyDelete.. 'Jim pours another finger of wintertide light' ~~ great line, great poem!!
ReplyDeleteI like the the turn of emotions and season...these lines are lovely:
ReplyDeleteJim pours another finger of wintertide light
Sipping slowly in the sun warmth and echoes
love the runic message of the crow...fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI'll take a finger of wintertide light...
ReplyDeleteA great feeling of warmth and promise of things to come. Love the clocks unfolding!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful, warm feel to this poem.
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Love the language in this: "sepia morning" "a finger of wintertide light" Beautifully done. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHow romantic! Your poem is like a dance. Thank you for sharing Irish. =D
ReplyDeleteSuch a warm uplifting approach, and funny (like the crow) all bringing such vision to this piece, as the clock continues to tick-tock on and on.... nice work!
ReplyDeleteLove this - imagery perfect - I was there!
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
adore the poem, enjoyed how you set the tone and build-up to a wonderful romantic scene.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and romantic....that last line is wonderful! :-)
ReplyDelete"Spring bursts upon his heart..." a new beginning....
ReplyDeleteFull of verbal delights - thank you. :)
ReplyDelete@Kutamun: Another pint, shall we, at the fireside? Thank you.
ReplyDelete@Kay: Still working on translating those crow signs :)
@linda: What a lovely compliment. Thank you!
@Paige + Shauna: You honor me. Thank you!