– for Kara & James
It’s a fleeting moment–
a red sky at twilight,
rushing to the long night;
the last russet leaf
clinging to bough
as autumn inhales,
breathes out.
You know this, you’ve felt it
in the grey light of dawn,
in that pause
between waking and finding.
You’ve heard it whisper
through the dry grass
of summer–a promise
tossed on the wind.
Yesterday’s smoke
blows over fields,
tomorrow hides
inside dreams.
This hand in your hand
is the one, the only
true kingdom
under the sun.
Ryan Stone
Just Wow!
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So nice to hear! Thank you kindly π
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My pleasure.:)
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This is really great. The imagery with autumn especially got to me. I would like to share this for my “Sunday Share” post that I do on, you guessed it!, Sundays. Would you allow me to share and of course credit and link back to you?
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Im flattered. Yes, of course you can and thank you for your courtesy in asking. I’m glad you stopped by – your blog looks very interesting. I’ll have to head back to ‘Prologue’ and begin my journey from the start π
Thank you for your lovely comments π
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You are so welcome and I am just as glad to have found your lovely writing. Yes! Check out more of my blog and thank you! This is what I call my labor of love! I do hope you enjoy.
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You’ve already made me wish I’d kept a journal. What you’re giving by reading and transcribing is huge-what greater gift is there than showing you care? I’m looking forward to digging deeper. Very cool π
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You have! You’re poems, right? This process has made me wish I didn’t keep my very sporadic journals for fear someone will someday read them. ugh! Mine did not have the poise and dignity of Babu’s. Thank you so much for your kind words and your reading interest. I guess you really meant it when you said you’d start reading at the beginning! Thanks and thanks again!
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I’ve never thought of it like that – love it! π
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I have to ask, where did that beautiful anchor painting come from?
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It’s computer generated using a painting app on my iPad. Thanks π
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Beautiful poem Ryan. So incredibly visual.
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Thanks so much, Miriam. I hope you’ve enjoyed your weekend π
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It’s been okay.
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They go by too quickly for my liking…
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Perfect. Just perfect.
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Why, thank you π
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I love the imagery and the sentiment in your poem Ryan. The true intimacy in your words is what I love most. It’s breathtaking! Have a wonderful day. – Lola
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How good I have anything other than a great day after starting it off with feedback like yours? Thank you, Lola – a lovely way to start the day. I hope yours is magic, too π
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Beautiful, Ryan π
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Thank you, Judy π
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Beautiful! “The only true kingdom, under he sun.” I like that very much. Wow!
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Thanks, Amanda. I hope you had a nice weekend π
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I did Ryan. Enjoying the end of our summer π Hope yours was great as well!
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It was a ripper, thanks – first glimpses of spring π
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Nice π
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“Yesterdayβs smoke
blows over fields,
tomorrow hides
inside dreams.”
Ryan, the above lines that caused me to pause, they’re beautifully visual and triggered so many thought and memories that I actually lost myself for a moment. Thank you for that. π Lovely poem, please enjoy the week ahead. ~ Mia
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Thank you, Mia. Such wonderful feedback to read – another big Mia-induced smile π I’m really happy to hear you liked it. Thank you for your thoughts and wishes. I hope your week is filled with laughter, too.
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You’re welcome Ryan, and thank you.
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Always great poems Ryan ….I love this “tomorrow hides inside dreams” is totally true! π
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Always so sweet! Thank you, Carolina π
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You’re welcome Ryan! π
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I may be sitting in 80 degree sun here, but I still feel the warmth from your words. Always. Beautiful, Ryan. π
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Thank you, Emily. Sorry I’ve been a stranger π
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No need to apologize. Life happens. I’ve been absorbed by it myself lately. π
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Wow, another “masterpiece”.
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You are far too kind, Heather! But thank you so much for your lovely comment – your support is greatly appreciated π
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Truly lovely, Ryan!
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Thanks so much, Kunal. Hope you’re well.
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Yeah, doing ok. Back on WP again. Swing by sometime?
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For sure, mate. I’ve been away for too long!
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Look forward!
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Felt every word. Just stunning, Ryan. Have a great week! π
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Hey there, Kelly! Thank you for being so sweet. I hope your week is wonderful too π
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Well, it’s early, but so far so good! π
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Happy to hear it π
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Beautiful writing!!!Have a great week!
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Thank you, Sofia. Best wishes to you as well π
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What can one say except a beautiful testament to true love. Marriage is a kingdom onto itself. A gorgeous wedding gift, my friend.
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Thanks so much, mate π
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Most welcome π
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A beautiful wedding poem, and a visually stunning tribute, with a lovely warm sunny finale.
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Thanks so much, Ivor. I hope you’re well π
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Beautiful lines that exudes with sweetness. π
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Hi, Maria. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read and comment, it means the world π
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