Patricia A. Oplinger
Member-at-Large from Cherokee Village, AR
I wish I could take language
and pour it into a bowl
of warm, encouraging thoughts
I would splash soothing sentences
around its edges
for you to set astir
I would adjust the fragrant spice
of self-esteem
for you to inhale
I would have you listen
to the plop of paragraphs
saying, “Hush, hush, it’s all right.
Then I would spoon you sweet phrases
to heal damages past words
may have caused
Beautiful as always, Pat. You express deep thoughts in soothing imagery.
Thank you, Fay for you encouraging thoughts.
I feel nurtured and reborn after reading this sensitively crafted poem, Patricia.
Ms Lowe, your specific comment is specifically very much appreciated.
Lovely imagery, and quite inventive. Loved the poem!
Alexandra, Thank you for your perceptive comments.
Very intriguing. A great job.
B,W.
Barb, I found your insight helpful. Thank you for your encouragement.
The use of words to describe the feeling of forgiveness of possible offensive remarks or acts in one’s life this poem delights how one may describe a a total peacefulness of the world. Well written.
Charlene, your comment reached inside the poem in such a distinct manner. Thank you for not only enjoying the thoughts, but taking time to share them with me.
Lovely thoughts, beautifully expressed. My favorite line is “Then I would spoon you sweet phrases.”
Brenda, it is so helpful to me when people site their favorite lines. This poet enjoys knowing how she connects.
Wonderful poem!! You drew me in with all my senses. Well done!!!
Dawn, as a poet I especially appreciate you sharing how I drew you in. Thanks for your kind feedback.
Love this.
Regina, it was kind of you to take time to read, digest, and comment on “Nourishing You”. Thank you.
Thank you, Patricia, for a describing a condition to which we can all relate–on both sides–with sensory sweetness.
Tricia, I agree with your observation(s). We’ve all been on both sides of this situation, haven’t we? Our senses give life it’s drama as well as its peaceful moments, eh? Thanks for commenting on my attempt to relay that to readers.
I love the playful word play of this insightful poem. It demonstrates the poet’s craft as well as the subtle theme of the difficulty of interpersonal ommunication. Good work!
Ah yes, the difficulty of interpersonal communication. The Italians have a saying I love: L’ho provato sulla mia pelle. It’s their gentle, colorful way of saying I have felt that on my own skin. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on “Nourishing You”.