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Deepest Blue

It's warm, it's calm - there is a feeling of change long before the evening shadows lengthen. Even before the clouds have gathered, the westerlies; they quietly rise then strengthen. The stag trees can be counted one by one above the forest. Handed down experience supports the range, drawing closer in a different hue that rain is on the way - when the mountains paint their deepest blue.

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Paul Schneiter

Date: 10/15/2021 6:15:00 AM

Lindsay, Oh, such imagery! It's nothing short of stunning. And it shows once again that you are a remarkably versatile poet. Thanks. Hugs, Paul.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 10/17/2021 9:08:00 PM

Hello Paul ... thank you for your encouraging comment Paul. You have me feeling humble again Paul - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/4/2021 7:47:00 AM

Hi Lindsay, your poems always have a great deal of detail to them but this one for me is unique, you describe the scene you have set as if you are producing a movie, your imagery is breathtaking Lindsay, well penned dear friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 10/17/2021 9:04:00 PM

Hello Jennifer... walking home one late afternoon on a balmy afternoon, I noticed the mountains looked so close and boy, did we cop it later - thanks Jennifer - Lindsay

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 9/28/2021 9:30:00 PM

Beautiful imagery, Lindsay! I can picture that deepest blue.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/30/2021 11:27:00 PM

Hello Sandra ... these conditions usually occur on warm humid evenings and sometimes the storms are powerful - thank you Sandra - Lindsay

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/18/2021 5:42:00 PM

Words and images woven together nicely! Love your word choices! Have a great day, Lindsay!

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:44:00 PM

Hello Kim ... this is a very encouraging comment Kim. You have a great day also Kim - Lindsay

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/18/2021 5:18:00 PM

Wow! Lindsay, Your very poem is descriptive and is filled with breathtaking imagery. I enjoyed the view. Thanks for stopping by my page and leaving such a kind comment. Have a wonderful and weekend:-) Alexis

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:42:00 PM

Hello Alexis ... it's a pleasure to drop by on your site Alexis and thank you for your encouraging comment on this poem - Lindsay

Emilia James

Date: 9/18/2021 4:14:00 AM

Beautiful imagery Lindsay. Enjoyed every word. Thank you Emilia : )

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:37:00 PM

Hi there Emilia ... I appreciate you reading and leaving a comment. I'm pleased you enjoyed this poem Emilia - Lindsay

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/17/2021 8:26:00 PM

Lovely, descriptive piece, Lindsay. Janice

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:35:00 PM

Hello Janice ... thanks for reading and putting up a fine comment - Lindsay

J. Summers

Date: 9/15/2021 12:28:00 PM

Enjoyed the poem, especially the words, “Handed down experience.” John

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:33:00 PM

Hello John ... I'm pleased you enjoyed this poem and thanks for commenting John - Lindsay

Judy Ball

Date: 9/15/2021 6:54:00 AM

You paint a beautiful picture here Lindsay. Country girl that I am I really can get into a scene like this. Good Stuff. God Bless, JB

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:30:00 PM

Hello Judy ... when this situation arises, even though the mountains are ten miles, individual trees in the forest stand out. I'm pleased you can picture this scene Judy - Lindsay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/14/2021 1:14:00 PM

deep, blue and lovely!

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:27:00 PM

Hello Andrea ... always appreciate you reading and leaving a comment Andrea - Lindsay

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/14/2021 10:58:00 AM

Aye, there is a feeling of change for sure! Your neighbour's trash is about to be washed into your yard! Aloha! Rico

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:25:00 PM

Hello Rico ... You're half right. All the neighbours loose trash is cartwheeling everywhere, but not because of rain; gales have been blowing for three days now - thank you Rico - Lindsay

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/14/2021 9:35:00 AM

Oh I love this Lindsay! So beautiful. A Fave :)

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:21:00 PM

Hello Heidi ... after reading quite a number of your nature observation poems, I hoped you might enjoy this one - thank you Heidi - Lindsay

Gary Radice

Date: 9/14/2021 1:52:00 AM

I love how the change and the seasons strongly influence many poems here at PS and your poem Lindsay is a great example that reads and flows so well. I particularly love the line "the westerlies; they quietly rise then strengthen". Cheers - Gary

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:18:00 PM

Hello Gary ... we're copping strong westerlies at this time and the mountains are hard to see with misty rain. I wrote with summer in mind when in late afternoon and the mountain range appeared so near - thank you Gary - Lindsay

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/13/2021 9:40:00 PM

We've had a fair amount of rain here out west, this winter. Lindsay. Love the visual aspect of your poem.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:13:00 PM

Hello Harry ... yes, I read that. Here in West Gippsland the ground is spongy and full. At present, what some claim, are the equinoctial gales and we're being blown away. Thanks for your comment Harry - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/13/2021 6:01:00 PM

Great imagery as you head for summer we're going the other way. Tom

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:09:00 PM

Hello Tom ... I know which season I prefer. Every day we're being blown away with a sprinkle of rain, but it is unpredictable spring Tom - Lindsay

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 9/13/2021 5:25:00 PM

Very nice Lindsay, I always enjoy the pictures you paint with your words. You are very talented, Great job!

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 9/19/2021 4:07:00 PM

Hello Timothy ... thank you. Your comment is humbling indeed. I'm pleased you enjoyed this verse Timothy - Lindsay