my homeward stride — ever brisk and steady
held golden in the downing sun’s embrace
early shadows fall softly ‘cross my face
as peaceful vesper’s rich velvet blanket
drapes its soothing comfort ‘round my shoulders
eager I keep pace — as ends my journey
drawn by the beauty rendered before me
splendored by the rising moon in sunset
I’m welcomed by the freshened eve’ning breeze
as sundown’s amber wanes upon the lane
last light slips slow over far horizon
fog soon will rise and waft — full in moonlight
as darkness falls quiet on the valley
our home hearth’s glow will warm chill silvered night
my heart soars — lifted by this wondrous sight
our sterling stream cascades its serenade
to enwrap my soul in tender homesong
rob kistner © 2019
Such beautiful words, to create beautiful images.
Thank you very much Rosemary.
You’ve captured that wonderful feeling of coming home, Rob, ‘welcomed by the freshened eve’ning breeze /as sundown’s amber wanes upon the lane’ – the assonance made me yawn, the comfortable cat yawn you get when you know you’re almost home and your ‘home hearth’s glow’ is calling you. I love the words ‘tender homesong’, a new poetry form, perhaps!
Thank you for your kind words Kim. I am genuinely pleased this resonated for you. I wanted to try to convey that sense of comfort that only home can deliver to one’s soul – that intoxicating homesong… 🙂
Serenity permeates your poem …
I am pleased this brought you calm Helen! 🙂
Such a lovely invocation of homecoming. The colour of the setting sun, the scent of the evening breeze and the sound of home a welcoming song.
Thank uou Lori, I am pleased you enjoyed this…! 🙂
A very beautiful “homesong,” Rob. “Sundown’s amber wanes upon the lane” and “Sterling stream cascades its serenade” are notable lines. This is perhaps my favorite of your poems.
That is a gracious compliment RW! I am very glad this poem hit strong for you — wonderfu! 🙂
So lovely, turning homeward at the end of day. Beautifully written, Rob.
Thank you Sherry, very much! I really liked your post as well this week. However, frustration continues — I have read every poet’s work on this week’s “The Sunday Muse”, and “Poets United”, but the majority of the Blogger sites (including yours) still immediately disappear my comments — as does the main “The Sunday Muse” Blogger site and the main “Poets United” Blogger site… aargh#%!! Shay’s Blogger site “Shay’s Word Garden” DOES let me post, as do some other Poet’s Blogger sites such as Glenn’s, as well as the “IGWRT” Blogger site — they always display my comments! But NOT most Blogger sites — ever??! I am so damned frustrated and confused. I have a Blogger account and a Google account – but it still makes no bloody difference! 🙁
Hey friend. I am stopping by to answer the question you left at my blog. I have no idea why Word Garden is different, though I have gone into my settings and tried to find out. I can’t see anything different from WG to Black Mamba. All I can think is that WG is so old that something was different when I created it. I have been posting there exclusively lately just for you! I wish I had more to tell you, but that’s it. I just don’t know what is wrong.
Where did you see my picture? There are some around but I am curious where.
I feel it does relate to the age of the Blogger Site. The older Blogger sited seem to accept my comments, the newer ones do not. Seems Blogger is practicing discrimination?
I saw your picture on your blog.
**BTW — !BIG THANK YOU! my friend for posting on your Shay’s Word Garden site – but do not limit yourself for me. Not necessary. Please post on whatever of your sites calls you in the moment. i will simply always post ALL my comment only on your Word Garden… 🙂 …problem solved!
This poem gives me a very peaceful feeling. Beautiful wording.
Thank you very much Mary…
You have painted the picture so beautifully with your words: I am there. I was, particularly struck by your wonderful – really splendiferous – word crafting … little splashes of rhyme/near rhyme … distinctive and very special phrasing. You’ve imbued the piece with movement and life, serenity and – ultimately … a sense of profound gratitude. It is a lovely – truly feel-good – poem to read aloud (as I did). Awesome writing!
I happened to notice your note to Sherry, regarding your problem posting your comments. I ran into a similar problem a couple of months ago – literally – out of the clear blue sky, having blogged for years without any glitches. I don’t know if your problem is the same as mine, but I’ll throw out my solution and hopefully it might help. I’m not very tech savvy so my apologies (in advance) for my pedestrian lingo. There is something out there called a WordPress.com account. Some bloggers show it by their comment box (the phrase as well as a little blue ‘W’ in a circle). This means that in order to leave a comment you have to be have a WordPress.com account. Some bloggers don’t show WordPress by their comment box (but it appears they, too, want commenters to have a WordPress.com account because their comment section won’t accept comments if you try to leave one without the account. (I’ve been in touch with some of these bloggers and they had no idea that the WordPress.com thing was happening on their blog.) The account is free. In order to get one, go to WordPress.com and follow the prompts. (I did it directly at a blog with the WordPress.com note by the comments – Bjorn’s – I believe, and it allowed me to start leaving comments in everyone’s comment box.) Hope this helps.
Greatly appreciate your kindness in offering to help. My primary account is WordPress, has been for 15 years. My blog site is a WordPress theme. I also have a Blogger account and a Google account — each also for multiple years. The problem as I have narrowed it down is only when I try to post on a Blogger site — and apparently on newer Blogger sites. You have a Blogger site Wendy, so I will never be able to leave a comment on your personal site. I have never, don’t now, nor ever will have any problems posting on WordPress sites. Thank you Wendy for reaching out. My search for understanding continues… 🙂
“I’m welcomed by the freshened eve’ning breeze
as sundown’s amber wanes upon the lane
last light slips slow over far horizon”
I am in love with this image and description. Outstanding poem, Rob.
I much appreciate your enthusiastic compliment Sara — thank you! 🙂