Cider Press - 12. Invitation

I love how after the poetic language of the first two stanzas, we're brought back down to earth with (into?) the blanket. Wonderful, as always. 

I hear this as a slightly bawdy carol to welcome in the yuletide.

one of my favorite Holidays! sad to see the autumn end but looking forwards to the holly, mistletoe and white dragons

1 hour ago, Valkyrie said:

I'm sorry to see this series end, but very much look forward to your next endeavor.  I can't pick a favorite line or stanza from this.  It's all brilliant.   

Thank you, Val. Autumn is done, and the warm fire seems an appropriate place to be right now. I’m grateful you have read these. 

1 hour ago, northie said:

I love how after the poetic language of the first two stanzas, we're brought back down to earth with (into?) the blanket. Wonderful, as always. 

Thank you. All that soaring metaphor needs to come to a more concrete resting place. A blanket and a fire seem pretty good to me. I am glad you liked these. 

57 minutes ago, dughlas said:

I hear this as a slightly bawdy carol to welcome in the yuletide.

Yes, I think your hearing is excellent. Thank you for reading!

45 minutes ago, mogwhy said:

one of my favorite Holidays! sad to see the autumn end but looking forwards to the holly, mistletoe and white dragons

Thr solstice heartens me. Days will lengthen, even as the winter day go on. The cold will not be forever. But in the meantime, let there be fires, and warmth, and every good thing we celebrate. Thank you for reading! 

Another thoughtful piece. Your poems conjure such tangible images. Another beautifully crafted series Parker.

Naughty and nice... I expect Santa will visit you, Parker. This is one of your best, and that's saying something. I absolutely loved the cadence and the phrasing.   Cheers... Gary....

41 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Naughty and nice... I expect Santa will visit you, Parker. This is one of your best, and that's saying something. I absolutely loved the cadence and the phrasing.   Cheers... Gary....

Thank you, Gary. You are enormously kind.  I hope Santa approves, as you do.  I shall keep an ear out for reindeer.  

3 hours ago, BlindAmbition said:

Another thoughtful piece. Your poems conjure such tangible images. Another beautifully crafted series Parker.

Dear jp, I am so glad there is much that is tangible in this; I did hope for that kind of earthy approach. Your kind words are very encouraging. Thank you. 

Nice Parker.  Rhymes are natural. Too often they aren't. 

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Nice Parker.  Rhymes are natural. Too often they aren't. 

Thank you, tim, for reading these, and for your encouragement. 

An invitation that stirs the senses , heats the blood and leaves the mind floating.....sated. 

Thank you for these evocative poems on an autumnal theme. Wonderful.

Thank you too for introducing me to the Rubaiyat and especially its interlocked form. The latter appeals to my sense of symmetry.

Best wishes to you and your readers for the holidays and 2018.

9 hours ago, deville said:

An invitation that stirs the senses , heats the blood and leaves the mind floating.....sated. 

Thank you so much for your very kind comments. The invitation to a cozy fire was an irresistible theme. 

4 hours ago, Pedro1954 said:

Thank you for these evocative poems on an autumnal theme. Wonderful.

Thank you too for introducing me to the Rubaiyat and especially its interlocked form. The latter appeals to my sense of symmetry.

 

Best wishes to you and your readers for the holidays and 2018.

I am very glad you have enjoyed these. I would encourage you to explore the whole poetry writing series put together by @AC Benus, and perhaps write some of your own. The symmetry and interwoven nature of these appeals deeply to me, too. Thank you so much for your comments.