After fudge and cream on brownies, after
the last delicious kiss goodnight,
after the train deposits you
a mere half mile away—
you walk. The door opens
and closes. Then,
do you, too, sigh,
perk up, rally to spend
time with yourself at last,
to catch up on quiet and joy?
Home’s divine solitude settles
like gold dust, surrounds like Bach cello suites.
For Sumana's prompt: Poets United Midweek Motif ~ Solitude
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Me, too, indeed...
ReplyDeleteI love the way you describe the solitude we choose, how it is as warming as the sunniness of yellow gold, as enthralling as the melody that dances out of our favorite instrument, how it is so personally divine.
Oh I love that... and so agree!
ReplyDeleteThere's a time for all things: a time for being with friends, and a time for exploring the soothing depths of solitude. (Most of the time I prefer the latter.)
ReplyDeleteLoved this poem A wonderful sense of'nice to be home'collapsing into a comfy chair, feet up ,listening to Bach and how blessed you are to appreciate Bach. In music circles Bach is considered to be the voice of the Divine.I think he is.
ReplyDeleteOh, Susan! Your poem is so delicious in its calmness. Thank you the wonderful world you depict here.
ReplyDeleteBach and solitude go well together, Susan, and I love 'Home’s divine solitude settles / like gold dust' - that's the way I feel every time I arrive home.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of solitude, brings out the lovest thoughts of solitude..."gold dust, and Bach cello suites."
ReplyDeleteOH! This is SO PERFECT! That is just how I feel, coming into my own solitary space...I especially love those closing lines. Spectacular.
ReplyDeleteCan only sigh, at the things that we want, but can never have. Especially, I will never be able to taste brownies, upon my lips, ever again. Darn food allergies.
ReplyDeleteI like your descrption of solitude settling like gold dust.
ReplyDeleteI totally relate. There's no place I enjoy more than home and though I have a husband, he gets me and knows my solitude time is sacred.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and "Home’s divine solitude settles like gold dust, surrounds like Bach cello suites." Gorgeous just like Bach
ReplyDeleteWhat a feeling it is to walk thrugh the front in your home. Immediately you can relax and enjoy the solitude and comfort. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful poem and the closing lines are perfect.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely....Nothing can be more blissful than embracing time with yourself and enjoying the experience in the comfort of your home. Loved this.
ReplyDeleteAlways great reading you, Susan.
There's nothing sweeter than a home welcoming you with open arms. I love the 'settles like gold dust'. Alas, my welcome home is my german shepherd knocking me over...always!
ReplyDelete“Home’s divine solitude’ - we all need that cozy just-us feeling.
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