At the end of winter daylight
when lemon passion glows
with the ardor of periwinkle,
at unexpected moments
I remember
a melody long forgotten,
jubilant as a nightingale’s song,
that led my fledgling
heart to soar
towards the blazing stars
once upon the sands of time —
Now, when it matters no more,
I recall the scribbled ink upon the paper,
a voice that called my name,
at twilight’s edge
when my heart beholds the colors,
the warm farewell
of the setting sun.
D. G. Vachal © 2014
lilies, sparrows and grass 
i love your writing. Very visual! Beautiful 🙂
Thank you so much, Corine. It is uplifting that you see the visual in my writing. Blessings, Dee
such a lovely scene – and love the feeling throughout especially the final lines – beautiful – K
Thank you so much, Kathleen — I am so glad you enjoyed the feeling throughout this poem. Blessings, Dee
There is always a serenity in your words and verse that speaks from the heart and the visual image of it with the photo’s compliment each other. Beautiful.
Thank you, Joyce. It is wonderful to know you find a serenity in my words that speak from the heart. Have a wonderful week ahead! Blessings, Dee
You are welcome. Be blessed, also, Dee.
What a beautiful tribute to long ago love……….a memory set to flame again and again. I love this, Dee. ~ Ever, Bobbie
Dear Bobbie, Yes, sometimes, out of the blue, memories of the past come back, and though feelings and meanings have dissipated, we stand bemused as we are transported to the places and times of long ago. We remember, for the past is part of us. Thank you, Bobbie for reading and understanding. Love, Dee
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Thank you so much. Peace and blessings, Dee
Your language is so beautifully wrought, like a handful of jewels and we share the same aesthetic in photography. I am forever trying to capture a photo like the one above. God bless, Ellen
Thank you, Ellen for your lovely comment, and I am glad we share the same aesthetic in photography. I was able to capture this scene with my camera, traveling at highway speed, while passing through Connecticut on our way back from Massachusetts to NJ. Blessings, Dee
I love the use of colors in this poem!
Thank you, I’m so glad you did. I appreciate you stopping by!
There is something special about this poem. I remember the first time I read it when you first posted it. If I recall, it was also that time of day, with the sun going down.
When we have productive days we feel especially good about winter sunsets and the cool air, and this is magnified if loved ones are around. But even alone, the Lord is around.
Thanks Dee, for reading my stuff. The Lord bless you real good.
Thank you so much, RJ for your kind words. I have been away from writing the past few weeks due to the demands and pressures of business. The “cares of this world” impinge upon us Christians, but I often think about what you mean by “Real Christianity”. It is a fight, the fight of faith, while centering our lives upon the Lord, and casting all our cares upon Him for He cares for us.
I hope to write again, after I maneuver the waves, and the winds calm down. God bless you.
Hope you are okay. I had to stop for awhile some months ago. Hope you will be back soon. Thanks for visiting my blog. God bless, Ellen
Thank you, Ellen. I have been busy with work, but am doing okay. I hope to be back writing again soon. Thank you for your concern. God bless, Dee
Dee, just dropped by to check on you – haven’t seen your wonderful writing for a while and missed you. Hope all is well with you and yours – K
Me, too. Have missed your beautiful posts. Hope all is ok. xx ellen
Dear Ellen, I am so sorry for not responding for so long, as I have been inundated with work and travel. Thank you for your concern. Hope to be back before too long. Love, Dee
Dear Kathleen, I apologize for the delayed response. I have been away from writing and blogging due to work and other responsibilities. I do hope to be back soon as things quiet down a bit. All my best, Dee
I have been wondering what happened to you, too. You have been missed. Thanks for stopping by my blog today and liking a post. Hope to be reading your lovely posts soon!
Thank you, Thank you, Ellen. My apologies for this delayed response once again! Blessings, Dee