Musings of an Aspiring Author and Poet

Cool Of Evening

May 19, 2013

Poetry

Cool of evening settles

Blades, wicker slowly whirring overhead

It’s hum rhythmic in accompaniment

Crickets chirp softly

Bringing gently waving grass to life

O’ how calming is dusk

Tho’ sweat yet trickles from my brow

As from my tumblers chill

Tropical flavors, fresh mango and papaya

Sooth the scorched palate

Shimmering pools call to me

Beckoning to placate tortured skin

I can scarcely resist this sensual temptation

As the clang of greatly diminished cubes

rattle the bottom of my now empty glass

I succumb to temptation

Shedding heat dampened clothes as if on fire

Plunging headlong into diamond heaven

Refreshed as water streams down my face

Ushering in the chill of summers breeze

Over moistened skin

I am renewed, welcoming vitality

As if reacquainted with an old friend

What more could one desire on a sweltering night

Than to be comforted by cooling breezes,

~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

Comments

18 responses to “Cool Of Evening”

words4jp

May 19, 2013

in reading this, I could feel myself physically with you and experiencing all that you are experiencing:)

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  May 20, 2013
  
  Thank you, I tried to paint a picture with this piece…I see that it worked. :)
  
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rookswriter

May 19, 2013

I like the feel of this poem. :D You’ve got some nice texture in there.

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  May 20, 2013
  
  Thank you very much, I tried to express the environment for this poem.
  
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  1. rookswriter
    
    May 20, 2013
    
    :) It worked very well.
  2. Dom DiFrancesco
    
    May 20, 2013
    
    Thanks again. :)
Lucid Gypsy

May 19, 2013

For me the best poems create atmosphere as your does.

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  May 20, 2013
  
  Thank you very much, I know I don’t always do that well, but I really tried with this piece. :)
  
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harulawordsthatserve

May 19, 2013

Great poem, depicting a feeling/expereince I know well:-) I particularly enjoyed, ‘plunging headlong into diamond heaven’ a beautiful reminder of how water glistens and sparkles brighter than any precious gem.

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  May 20, 2013
  
  Thank you, I very glad that you can relate and enjoyed the poem. :)
  
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L. Marie

May 20, 2013

“It’s hum rhythmic in accompaniment

Crickets chirp softly

Bringing gently waving grass to life

O’ how calming is dusk

So lovely and evocative! A perfect description of dusk.

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  May 20, 2013
  
  Thank you very much, I’m glad that you enjoyed it. :)
  
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annotating60

May 24, 2013

Wanted stop in and thank you for checking my post out and then deciding to follow it. I do quote commentary M & T, Showcase other poets poetry on W,Thu., and F, then usually post my own poetry on S & S just in case you are interested.>KB

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  May 24, 2013
  
  Thank you for letting me know and for reciprocating the follow, I really appreciate it and look forward to reading more of your posts.
  
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Cody McCullough

June 17, 2013

Fantastic poem with great imagery! You did an excellent job of capturing the feeling of being there.

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  June 18, 2013
  
  Thank you Cody, that is much appreciated. :)
  
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sheridegrom – From the literary and legislative trenches.

October 25, 2013

The images flowed one after the other and I wanted to waltz to an old Nat King Cole song. Who can resist the cool of an evening? Not me.

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  October 26, 2013
  
  Me either, we are just getting to that time of year here although the days are still plenty warm. :) Thank you for the nice comment.
  
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