Poetry
©Joanne Olivieri 2005 - Present All Rights Reserved
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Joanne Olivieri
Where Solitude Disturbs Nothing
fog drenched leaves
sing in tune
a soft breeze.
Chime in cadence
the bird's lullaby
carried by the wind
freedom blessed.
A sanctuary
warmed by the sun
kissed by the moon
forever gentle.
Where solitude
disturbs nothing
and serenity
speaks echoes.
Out of the Darkness
Out of the darkness
you arise
touching my heart
beyond compare.
Out of darkness
you alight
kissing my soul
beyond love.
Out of darkness
you echo
hearing my passion
beyond words.
Out of darkness
You've become my light.
The Confident Rose
As confident as a rose
with satin soft petals
delicately swaying
against raging winds
in awe of your flexibility
I applaud your confidence.
As strong as a rose
with lean green limbs
standing tall
against Winter storms
in praise of your strength
I salute your courage.
As beautiful as a rose
with sweetness divine
bearing gifts
against nature's wrath
in praise of your beauty
I bow to your perfection
Inside and out.
with satin soft petals
delicately swaying
against raging winds
in awe of your flexibility
I applaud your confidence.
As strong as a rose
with lean green limbs
standing tall
against Winter storms
in praise of your strength
I salute your courage.
As beautiful as a rose
with sweetness divine
bearing gifts
against nature's wrath
in praise of your beauty
I bow to your perfection
Inside and out.
Morning Inspiration
pastel hues
sing lullabies
and leaves dance
trees whisper
sweet melodies
a heavenly chorus
the sky glistens
pastel mist
kissing the earth
morning awakens.
pastel hues
sing lullabies
and leaves dance
trees whisper
sweet melodies
a heavenly chorus
the sky glistens
pastel mist
kissing the earth
morning awakens.
My Existence
There is a feeling of
peace that has imbued
my being.
Serenity is now my name
my description
my existence.
There is a feeling of
peace that has imbued
my being.
Serenity is now my name
my description
my existence.
If I were
If I were a leaf
clinging to your branches
I would embrace your twigs
caress your trunk
and bury myself in your roots
never to let go.
If I were soft petals
displaying my finery
around your heart
I would kiss your stems
with scented dew drops.
clinging to your branches
I would embrace your twigs
caress your trunk
and bury myself in your roots
never to let go.
If I were soft petals
displaying my finery
around your heart
I would kiss your stems
with scented dew drops.
Inner Beauty
Beauty
with age remains
a solitary inner peace
A mask
revealed in vain
yet, to be set free
As wine
grows sweeter with age
preserved as a rarity
Age
with peace sustains
a spiritual beauty
tranquil reflections
rest upon the lily pond
mirror to the soul
I lose myself
In your natural beauty
garden maze
Buttercup petals
Sun kissed pink parfait
A sunrise debut
Page by page
Petals unfold
Poems in full bloom
Floral tapestry
The angels weave
Soft petals
daybreak
dahlias dance
dazzling daydreams
Beauty
with age remains
a solitary inner peace
A mask
revealed in vain
yet, to be set free
As wine
grows sweeter with age
preserved as a rarity
Age
with peace sustains
a spiritual beauty
tranquil reflections
rest upon the lily pond
mirror to the soul
I lose myself
In your natural beauty
garden maze
Buttercup petals
Sun kissed pink parfait
A sunrise debut
Page by page
Petals unfold
Poems in full bloom
Floral tapestry
The angels weave
Soft petals
daybreak
dahlias dance
dazzling daydreams
Summer rains
the urban pavement
concrete ski slope
orange sunset
tequila sunrise
at last call
beach bonfire
his alcohol breath
fuels the flames
sunbathing
she burns toast
for breakfast
morning sun rises
across Eastern skies
orange smoothie
desert Summer
sans humidity
her hot flash lingers
cumulus clouds
pattern the sky
cotton candy
moonlight stroll
a spider
webs his way through darkness
hot air balloons
his speech goes in one ear
and out the other
Summer night
crickets scatting jazz tunes
my ear wax gone
midsummers dream
fantasies
in high definition
Sunrise minuet
he hits the snooze button
and sleeps in
high tide
low tide
the yin yang of it all
quietude envelops the trees
leaves speak foreign tongues
ancient manuscript
diverse species
hugging limbs
tree commune
mingling leaves
standing free
natural commune
union square
a frenzied chaos
cries without you
a nonsensical
delirium on the rocks
shaken not stirred, Cheers!
cherry blossoms
blanket barren branches
Spring snowflakes
sky, ocean and earth
meet beyond the horizon
daily reunion
sand dollar
rests upon the shore
seaside sands of time
unfold my petals
tonguing plucked
sensuous touch
behind fog
the sea plays hide n seek
morning escapades
horizon debuts
where sea meets land
commingling
dreams planted
seeds of life
Spring resurrection
perfection yet seen
insignificant am I
my beauty astounds
you sailed away
riding an ocean of tears
my heart in dry dock
delicate petals
gently unfurl
a soul hidden
canvas of color
tulips and daffodils sing
the praises of Spring
freedom paints the skies
on wings of inspiration
seagull in flight
mirrored reflection
engage your senses within
contemplative thoughts
fallen petals
paint the landscape
nature’s canvas
perchance love whispers
on the wind of Winter’s breath
melody at dawn
November breeze
a faint whisper
rustling leaves
night frolics
upon satin bed sheets
breakfast in bed
ageless diaries
unspoken words
the introvert speaks
fiery venom
pervades darkened arteries
love, a dying flame
cascade of sea tears
escape high tide
above Summers realm
tainted heart
love songs
unheard
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