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Where Solitude Disturbs Nothing
Listen to the quiet
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.


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.



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.


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


​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
 




© Joanne Olivieri 2014 - 2015 All Rights Reserved





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