Wednesday, June 27, 2012

In My Office

Hot sun streams through stained glass branches,
cooled from bright white to soothing green.
I rest in leather chair, worn to my shape
by hours of stories heard, told, remembered .
Four generations of books build coocoon,
muffle sound, soothe, remind, inform.
Crystals, feathers, paintings done by friends,
journals, knitting needles, unworked yarn.
Peace, memory, possibility surround me.

19 comments:

  1. This sounds like the very best type of office and chair to have. surrounded by book and other things you love too, what could be better. :)

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  2. I immediately felt surrounded by everything you described ... nice.

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  3. What a cloud of rich and calming serenity so graciously condensed by words so refreshing...and reflections so inspiring...

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  4. Ah such a good surrounding..I was there while reading....

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  5. lovely! wonderfully descriptive! i'd like to be in your office, too!

    thank you for participating at Poetry Jam!


    dani

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  6. I like to sit there with you ~ A peaceful and relaxing scene ~

    Grace

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  7. Definitely a beautiful and relaxing setting described!

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  8. I like the way you describe books as a "cocoon" building a protective layer around the speaker. Lovely descriptive detail. Great poem.
    David.

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  9. I love your cocoon and how you captured fragments of your day in your gathered thoughts! Beautiful and filled with warm sentiments of what makes you unique! :D

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  10. I LOVE this space you describe. It sounds just like MY place, surrounded by all my books and treasures....pure comfort. A lovely poem. I felt right at home!

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  11. That's most intriguing, Victoria! Our own little space is our own little kingdom. Lots can well happen that defies obstacles if we are acting careful! Nice take!

    Hank

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  12. The serenity of your office is what I strive for in mine. Too often, the mood in mine is frustration! A lovely poem.

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  13. I LOVE this mood of peace and sanctuary. It has such a feeling of safety and comfort. Wonderful poem!

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  14. The last line summed it up perfectly
    peace memory possibility surround me
    Love it!

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  15. i just want to take a deep breath...love the surrounding of memory as that def sets the tone for comfort....

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  16. Oh, I love this setting! Well written!

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  17. Four generations of books, paintings, knitting needles and yarn... I'd never leave.

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