The Warmth of Scarlet Oceans
Let the gelid evening thaw
in the warmth of scarlet oceans
fathomless
beneath my skin,
for I hold in my tiny hands
a chalice
of burgundy wine,
and the spicéd fragrance of roses
coalesces
with the golden tallow of candles
effulgent
in their stalwart flames —
I am not afraid
of the cold.
by D. G. Vachal © 2013
Image: Wikimedia Commons
lilies, sparrows and grass 
a fragrant offering today, Dee – warming to the readers heart! K
Oh Thank you so much, Kathleen. I am glad to be able to offer some warmth during these cold winter days. Best wishes, Dee
O, Dee, I love this…………I imagine you standing on your porch staring out into the cool blue night sky, taking a sip and smiling……..’bring it on’………….. Beautiful, as always. ~ Love, Bobbie
Thank you, Bobbie, for that picture of a blue night sky… and a sip of red wine… Love, Dee
love this … thank for the small vacation in my mind … a little break from the cold 🙂
Thank you, Heidi! It’s a wonder that we can create small vacations in our mind through words. I am glad these words offered you some warmth. Love, Dee
Thank you for the beautiful picture, Dee. I moved back home to Atlanta on Feb 1 and all it has done is rain! and it’s so cold! I have a lot of getting used to I think!
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Hi Cindy! So glad you’re back! Missed you, and I hope and pray you are feeling better. Blessings, Dee
She does indeed run with wolves and she understands the peace of rest there after. Excellent Dee!
Oh what a picture… a woman running with wolves, the blood pumping hot in the running… and the rest afterwards.. A character perhaps in one of your novels, Sandra? 🙂 Love, Dee
Actually no, it is a book I am reading – very good though a little dated. I am studying “The Madwoman in the Attic,” and “Women Who Run with Wolves.” I love women’s studies and it you remind me of so much I read – keep writing Dee, don’t stop….
The titles are very intriguing and descriptive, I should look into those books! And thank you for your encouragement to keep writing, Sandra. It is so easy to stop writing especially when sidetracked by other routine and mundane things of the day, but gentle nudges such as those you give me definitely inspire me to keep going. Love, Dee
Such a love of Life in this poetic Romance of Place!!! You sculpt your words so beautifully Dee. Many thanks for sharing your talent and skill!
Thank you ever so much, Shelley! Your words are so uplifting! With my gratitude and best wishes, Dee
Friend ~ I honestly shuttered as I read because the Savior’s blood came to mind, the bread and the wine filled my chalice! Bravo!
Very perceptive of you, Deborah! Thank you for your insights into the poem. Blessings, Dee
Marvelously beautiful!! God bless you!
Thank you for your lovely comment and visit! Blessings, Dee
Complimenti sei stato nominato per il “Very Inspiring Blogger Award 2013” , guarda in cosa consiste
http://lanostracarriola.com/2013/02/25/very-inspiring-blogger-award-2013/
Thank you very much for nominating my blog!
you have a beautiful blog!!
Thank you so much, Givlio, and I enjoy reading your blog as well! Dee
By the time I completed reading, I had a wide grin, something that usually comes with an exquisite bottle of wine.
Beautifully captured – nothing beats inner warmth – in its various facets.
Verse, imagery and theme > and emotions released – as though triggered by the grape of the vine 🙂
Intoxicating Dee,
Eric
Oh my, your comments are a poem in itself! Thank you, Eric, for such profusion of grace. I’m blushing. Dee 🙂
Congratulations I have nominated your blog for the Versatile Bloggers Award you can go to my blog to get all the details how to accept! Keep up the great work on your blog as you are making a difference and you are a human angel in my eyes. Melody
Dear Melody, thank you for nominating my blog. I apologize for the delayed response, as I was traveling in Asia the past few weeks. God bless you! Dee
Yea!!!!! thank you for nominating Dee. She is wonderfully deserving!!
Hi Cindy! Thanks for your visit and comment — I have been traveling for the past few weeks… hope to be back to blogging soon! God bless you!
Beautiful…… Thanks for that
Rolain
Thank you so much, Rolain I am glad you like this post! Dee
hello Dee, I’ve nominated you for the one lovely blog award so please visit http://joseyphina.wordpress.com/2013/03/16/the-one-lovely-blog-award/ for the link to the award’s image. God bless you.
Thank you, Joseyphina. God bless you.
Good morning, Dee, hope spring has knocked on your door and you are out in the warm sunshine. Have missed your posts and thought I would pop in to say hi. Hope all is well – K
Good evening, Kathleen. Thank you so much for stoppy by to say hi. Yes, I am glad that spring is here, with the promise of sunnier days! I have been traveling in Asia the past few weeks and was engulfed in so many things that took me out of the writing world. I hope to gradually get back, and your note certainly woke me up from my jet lag and lethargy! All my best, Dee
Reblogged this on break in my spine.
Thank you for reblogging! Wishing you all the best.