In A Natural High
By Sheri Stanley and Jack Horne
I feel the night belongs to me
The evening soft and peaceful
Alone, with no one there to see
As night embraces the warm lull
Deep silence fills me like a prayer
Sitting by the running stream
In this moment lingering there
I smile a cherished, secret dream
My eyes look up toward the sky
Soaking in the glorious moon
Basking in this natural high
Glorious moonbeams play their tune
Meanwhile:
The hooting owls and flapping bats
Disturb my blissful, dreamlike state
A howling dog and fighting cats
I’m going home, it’s getting late!
Sheri and Jack,
ReplyDeleteA great poem with a good sense of humor which I know you both possess!
Your friend,
David Fox
Sheri, If you still want to submit a poem for The Poet's Art,, the cost is now $7. I prefer "snail mail" submissions. My address is in the ad on this site.
Aw, David, thank you. Yes, of course on the submission thing. Let me get back to you on that, okay? Sounds like another "fun" venture! Sheri
DeleteAn amazing poem! This is as good as it gets for me...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michael. You say the sweetest things........ smile...... Sheri
Deletethis poem, soft and peaceful. . .
ReplyDeleteAD Nielsen, thank you so much for your gentle and much appreciated comments! Sheri
ReplyDeleteNothing like reality to upset a lovely, peaceful moment! Very nice collaborative poem Sheri & Jack....Enjoyable read. Best Wishes, Chris~
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, Chris. On behalf of Jack, I would like to say thank you to you and to all who have commented. It is always so much fun to get comments on a posting and I do so look forward to reading all the poems on Whispers. I try to comment on each and every one of your poems. Again, thank you, Chris and everyone who takes a moment to comment on these all special and unique writings as posted on Whispers. Thanks also to Karen for all her endeavors on this great site. Sheri
ReplyDeletetwo sides of the same coin!
ReplyDeleteYes, absolutely! Thanks so much Joan! Sheri
ReplyDeleteHello to both Sheri and Jack! You two have done a lovely collaboration; soft and peaceful...till those animals decide to join in the fun! Well done! Have a lovely weekend. // paul
ReplyDeleteThank you, Paul. These collaborations are fun trying meld two minds from two different parts of the world. It is amazing, though, how much alike we all are...... thanks again for a lovely review....... Sheri
DeleteWonderful. ;Love the visuals and atmosphere. Well done to the both of you. take care. best wishes. Pete.
ReplyDeletePeter, reading your fine comments just made my day! Thank you so much for always being there......... Sheri
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collaboration Jack and Sheri. Terrific talent shining through. Bob
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Bob. I am so pleased to see your name. So happy to see you! Sheri
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed this piece, loved the rhythm and flow...
ReplyDeleteThanks, it is good to not be too serious and have a tad of humor in one's life - thanks you Peggy! Sheri
DeleteWonderful imagery and thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the "fun" at the end!
ReplyDeletePuts a bit of "reality" in there, eh? Thanks much, Marlene! Sheri
DeleteThank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following--
ReplyDeleteThis poem takes one to a world of calm and peace, inviting us ( the reader) to join them. Very well written both of you.
Love from Beth.
Thanks much, Beth. So happy to read you much appreciated comments! Always! Sheri
DeleteSheri and Jack, what can I say....You two make a great writing and poetic team. Nice work. I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!
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Ah, Maurice, I am so thrilled you appeared herein. What a blessing that is! Thank you from both of us! Sheri
ReplyDeleteA gem! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThanks much, Elizabeth - beautiful name, beautiful words! Sheri
DeleteAs I first begin to read this delightful poem by you Sheri and Jack it captures my thoughts and transforms them to the secret garden I so loved reading to my grandchildren. Thank you for the wonderful memory, I did enjoy the ending very much, it made me smile. A great co-write both of you. Blessings always. Leokadia
ReplyDeleteThank you, my friend. It is pure joy to read your comments! Sheri
DeleteThanks to you all for your lovely comments. It was great fun writing with Sheri
ReplyDeleteI loved the way you ended this poem, returning from peaceful dreams surrounded by nature to reality of life, accepting it as time to end the night. A wonderful read Sheri!
ReplyDeleteThank you for always being so kind as to comment on my poetry. I always enjoy reading yours even if I dont get the time to comment. Cheers, Connie
I forgot to mention Jack, and you two make a wonderful writing team. Sorry Jack. That is what happens when you rush to comment. Smile. Aloha, Connie
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