For me it was always a lake - it was just the way I saw it.

In a Deep Blue Lake

Sky reaching fronds beckon me to
come know the Secrets of the Lake;
to skip past disapproving stares
and dive, dress plumed
to drink in freedom.

Enough of polite chatter, for
I would speak with the
Fishes of the Deep, of
which pools go full fathom five and where
the sunlight listens to the reeds.

I will learn the names of shy
flowers that peer through the
ripples and how to
hold their faces in glass on a
summer’s day.

I’ll chase fat clouds
into moss-topped banks
and feel the stroke of the Willow
Weeping on my brow.

Then, when the water skips
to the wild wind’s whistle,
and all the lake’s adance
I’ll tumble dizzy
through the laughing currents.

Whilst in the hidden shadows,
where Lily spells abound,
I shall float easy
above conferring minnows.
My skirts will blossom bright and bold
frog serenades will sound.

But when darkness settles
like a mother’s kiss,
and all the fishes sleep,
I’ll hold the Moon
in my outstretched arms and
sing of the Wonders of the Deep.



KBK

This is just wonderful, Mz Moonchime. I'm quite overwhelmed with all the richness of these images and feelings, three reads on. I think it captures the mood of the picture prompt beautifully. Can't wait for Lori to see this.

I'll come back to this later to pick favourite lines. Right now all the lines are my favourites.

Thank you for this lovely gift you've given us today... I'm not kidding: it's made my day.

Oh Mz. Moonchime...Mz MC - You are a treasure. This beautiful flowing depiction took me to a deep blue place and carried me with your words alongside flower and willow, fish and the giving sky. You write of sweet freedom and weave images I swear I could reach out and touch. This piece literally takes the reader's hand and gently pulls us through a playground of peace. I am refreshed. (...and impressed)

*bowing to you*

You are both very kind. I'm so glad you like it.

Revisiting your beautiful poetry, Mz Moonchime... it really is such as delight. Everything is so tangible, and we can see everything through the mermaid's eyes, looking up from the deep, taking note of the hills, the flowers, the sun... and looking underneath her, all the fish, the reed, the currents, the deep! It really feels like we are there too...

You've also managed to create such a character... playful but selfcontained, contemplative yet happy in herself, caught up in the wonder of her world. It's brilliant writing and captures the essence of this picture perfectly. In awe.

Today, this is my favourite verse:

Enough of polite chatter, for
I would speak with the
Fishes of the Deep, of
which pools go full fathom five and where
the sunlight listens to the reeds.

I will learn the names of shy
flowers that peer through the
ripples and how to
hold their faces in glass on a
summer’s day.

Yeah, I know it was two verses. When it actually came down to it, I couldn't choose. These two are my favourite verses.

It's difficult to know how I can add to Mz L's wonderful comments on that incredibly soothing piece of music Mz D - I think I shall play it whenever I am beset by worry and stress - it has the most incredible feeling of contented calm - almost as good as a gong bath!!!

Thank you Dee for re-visiting this thread and telling me your favourite verses - it's fun to think that each day may colour you differently. Interestingly enough I often have an inkling which parts you will like best although it wasn't quite so clear to me this time.

Interestingly enough I often have an inkling which parts you will like best although it wasn't quite so clear to me this time.

That's always a fun part, isn't it? To find out which bit strung a chord with your friends. Guess it even! It's so very special, and brings us closer still.