The Smell of the Earth.

The smell of the earth met my nose,

the rich soil crushed beneath my feet,

so different the greens of the gorse, I sighed

as I trod Godâ€™s glorious land.

Breathing deeply, the cold air spiking my lungs.

A light mist felt damp against my warm face,

the view majestic from every turn.

I dug deep for energy for I was on top of the world,

for this is what it seemed to me.

The barren trees looked wicked

their prickly swaying arms fighting against the cruel wind.

This place suited my mind, this place suited my soul.

The dry stone walls stood strong but in odd places,

who had built them there?

The sun and the clouds merged as a delicate rainbow presentedâ€¦

Up in the heavens I found peace.

And you were not far away.

Safely tucked in the pocket next to my heart…

6 Comments

karen craven hannon on January 31, 2012 at 12:07 pm

I could almost smell the countryside from your brilliant description Susie.As usual you made me feel I was there with the wind on my face. Keep them coming Susie,lots of love xxxx

Walt Trachim on January 31, 2012 at 5:48 pm

Beautiful…

I especially liked the second photo. Reminds me of what it is supposed to look like out here in late September/early October. Sadly, that didn’t happen the way it should have. And our winter is nothing less than, for lack of a better word, unusual.

Stay well 🙂

michael on February 1, 2012 at 4:15 pm

The person tucked in the pocket next to your heart is not the only one not far away, these words of yours bring everybody fortunate enough to read them in. I’m very happy to be one of them.

Susie Hemingway on February 1, 2012 at 4:17 pm

Thanks Karen – I am so glad that my poem “The Smell of the Earth” brought a little vision to you . I wish you could have been there with me to sample the smells and bracing air of this most lovely area. There are more photos of the peak district from my collection on http://www.flickr.com/photos/susiehemingway/

susie on February 1, 2012 at 4:26 pm

Thank you Walt – it was a very rainy time but most enjoyable never-the-less. Such a beautiful part of England and I long to revisit. I hope I managed to capture a little of it here. Hope all is good with you now and that the arm is repairing well x

susie on February 1, 2012 at 4:33 pm

Thank you dear Michael – I stood on the edge of the hill looking out across this lovely land of ours and thought of all the loved ones now no longer with me but it is folk like you who keep me on track, how grateful I am for your continued support. All very best and sincere wishes are sent to you and all in Providence. x