Sometimes the simplest words are best in Daydreaming on the Porch
- June 15, 2014, 8:07 p.m.
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"Give me a road away from the crowd, Away from the noise and the race, And let me wander the quiet trail To a different time and place,
Where miles are measured in valleys, And birches point the way, To somewhere we miss so dearly -- We call it yesterday.
All cares are soon forgotten On the path of no intent; The beauty of the countryside Is surely Heaven sent
And when this journey's over The memories shall remain Of daydream trips into the past And down a country lane."
C. David Hay
I came across this poem several months ago and instantly was drawn to its beauty and simplicity. To me a poem that speaks directly to the heart and soul is worth treasuring more than one filled with symbols and allegories and obtuse language that seems to be the province of a select few readers. There is certainly a place for poetry with great intellectual depth and meaning. I should know. As an English major in college decades ago, I studied by fair share of them. But in the years since, I have gravitated toward poems that speak more directly and which convey the beauty and peace of Nature and the countryside in words I don't have to labor to understand.
This poem strikes exactly the right notes for me. I do tend to idealize the good times of the past and call forth memories of youth more frequently now that I am older and look back on my life more often. I know I must be careful not to dwell on the past, good and bad, too much. But memories are who I am. And some of my fondest and most cherished memories are of walks in the woods or along my favorite paths at Magnolia Gardens.
gypsy spirit ⋅ June 16, 2014
a truly beautiful verse, I love it. Nice photo too. And as above noter says,,,,,, the verse is so 'you'. take care, and keep up with your wanderings and appreciation of beauty. You constantly inspire. hugs p
Eriu ⋅ June 16, 2014
Memories are the fenceposts along the path you're having to take now. They show you where you've been but also give you a breath of fresh air from time to time. Right now the memories are working for you and giving you a respite, no matter how brief. You're not dwelling in that place of memory; you're taking a much needed visit.