Feb 20, 2011

Secret Wish

it flung itself upon the ocean bed
undulating atop the swells
riding each foamy crest
till a breeze tossed it heavenward
under a canopy of frozen stars ...
so it traveled minute by minute
hour by hour, day by day…

till one spring morning there it was
traipsing amongst the daffodils,
each newborn bud caressed and kissed -
dancing here and there with a
gentle sway,  happily and knowingly
chasing the flush across my face -
the thing I had yearned the most …

your smile





8 comments:

Devika said...

"The same mouth smiles or frowns depending on how we form our lips" -- this poem must bring a smile, Janice :)

wishes,
devika

Lorraine said...

Charmed to the core, wow Janice

goatman said...

A gentle trip enjoyed by me of the smile.



I love the word "traipsing",
my memory recollects.

Janice Thomson said...

Devika - this is true but I much prefer smiles :) Thank you.

Lorraine - :) am delighted you liked.

Goatman - aha! I knew it was yours :)
I only ever heard my Mother use that word but I too always liked it. Thanks for your words.

GABRIELA said...

Janice...one would say you're in love!!!!

Janice Thomson said...

Gabriela - you could be right :)

Sandy said...

Wow wow...

I will eventually read all your poetry as I find time...

Janice Thomson said...

Ah Sandy what a lovely thing to say :) Thank you.

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