… traveling again with unpredictable web connectivity and a full schedule… my blogging activity will be sporadic for the next few days …
Warmth and Rain
A carpet of rain greets me
in the land of the rising sun,
soft as the smiles of women in kimonos,
gentle as their tread in silken slippers,
and my harried heart unravels
from the origami
of purple cranes —
dusk arrives in a myopic mist,
as the aircraft lifts me to the sky,
I watch infinite shades of blue
darken to indigo,
and the rain comes again to meet me
on the tarmac
in Manila —
late afternoon among the clouds,
descending slowly
upon these emerald islands,
the warmth surrounds me,
bare feet await
to walk through my familiar places
once again.
By D. G. V. © 2012
lilies, sparrows and grass 
I like this so much, Dee. Was looking out of the window with you and then longing to kick off my shoes! K
Thanks, Kathy, I’m glad this piece took you up on the plane, looking out of the window with me! Dee 🙂
O, Dee, I can feel the longing and the excitement, even shrouded in the peace and contentment of familiar ground. I love this. So very beautiful! ~ Love, Bobbie
Dear Bobbie, you say it so well, “the peace and contentment of familiar ground.” Thank you! Love, Dee. p.s. jet lag adds a little spice, too. 🙂
Indeed it does……..the extreme desire to spontaneously nap! 😀
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
Thank you so much, Janet. I am so happy this poem touched you. All my best, Dee
Lovely…
Thank you, Joseyphina! Always, Dee
As always.. you tapped into the beauty of life and lie moment.. this made me peaceful for the end of my stressful day.. thanx
Thank you, Ramona! It is heartwarming to know this post helped to make you peaceful after a stressful day. All my best, Dee
beautiful, as always, and full of sweet emotion. have a wonderful journey…i know it will be blessed and full of surprises. love you!
Thank you so much, Lorna! Yes, this journey has met me with wonderful surprises so far, as I pray each day that the Lord will order my steps. God bless you! Love you, too! Dee
Lovely poem! The ending gave me a cozy Sunday afternoon feeling. Thank you!
~ Wendy
Thank you, Wendy. I am delighted the poem gave you a relaxing feeling. Blessings! Dee
beautiful, simply beautiful!
My heartfelt thanks, Francina, for your gracious comment, and for the lovely visit! ~ Dee
Another beautiful gem ! Your writing to me is a breath of fresh air.
Thank you so much. I am delighted that my writing speaks to you. With my best wishes. Dee