She was a quiet girl
With poise of one much older
Not prone to sudden outbursts
Her emotions were steady and even
Petite and slight with hazel, green eyes
She was shy and demure though quick and bright
Her hair cascaded dark around her shoulders
With bangs cut straight across her ivory-complexioned forehead
Freckles were sprinkled lightly across her nose and cheeks
Which the sunshine deepened the hue
During summer’s heightened heat
She loved to while away long hours
Daydreaming and reading books
Mostly about other children
And the interesting paths they took
Imagination was her best friend
Thoughts-of-fancy was her close second
These two accompanied her through childhood
Offering hope, optimism and trust
Red-headed bird in a plum tree
Carries greetings and good tidings–
An award for the poet’s rally!
Many thanks and much gratitude–you put a smile on my face! I would like to nominate Tally.
http://promisingpoetscafe.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/the-perfect-poet-award-week-46/
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booguloo
/ May 17, 2011Must have been a loving person close by to help direct her thoughts and to keep the TV off. lol
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Bodhirose
/ May 18, 2011Um, I’m not sure about that…
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jgavinallan
/ May 17, 2011During summer’s heightened heat…
Beautiful picture…so sweet…as so many girls love to do…reading and writing is such an escape.
Very sweet…I loved it.
Just plain lovely
Jaye
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Bodhirose
/ May 18, 2011Reading and writing–such a passion at an early age.
Thanks for loving this, Jaye. xoxo
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versebender
/ May 17, 2011Seems to me that the “Quiet girl” has a very promising future. A very nice write. Vb
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Bodhirose
/ May 18, 2011What a sweet thing to say–thanks so very much, VB.
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trisha
/ May 18, 2011what a poem! very beautiful and sweet. loved the way you described her (yourself?).
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Bodhirose
/ May 18, 2011Yes, it’s myself. I always had my nose in a book as a child.
So happy you enjoyed this, Trisha. xoxo
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trisha
/ May 19, 2011reading a book is the best utilization of extra time.
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Bodhirose
/ May 19, 2011I couldn’t agree more.
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trisha
/ May 20, 2011i blindly believe that books are truly our best friends. friends forever.
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011Their “friendship” to me has been immeasurable. 🙂
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Becca Givens
/ May 19, 2011A lovely tribute to this exceptional quiet girl 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ May 19, 2011Sincere thanks, Becca. 🙂
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Jamie Dedes
/ May 20, 2011The quintessential little girl. Perfectly lovely, Gayle. Thank you. I like this. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ May 20, 2011Thank you, Jamie–so glad you liked it. xoxo
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Peggy Nolan
/ June 2, 2011Reminded me of me when I was a little girl, whiling away the hours, lost in my books. Nice job! Happy Rally!
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TC
/ June 3, 2011A simple, lovely poem. I’d like to meet this girl!
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Bodhirose
/ June 3, 2011Nice to meet you, TC!
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Mike Patrick
/ June 3, 2011To take those lovely descriptive phrases, write them in their linier perfection, and then link them, one after another, flawlessly in a poem is a wonderful accomplishment.
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Bodhirose
/ June 3, 2011What a lovely compliment, Mike. I truly appreciate that–thank you.
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mindlovemisery
/ June 3, 2011Such a lovely poem, I described myself in a poem some time ago I really enjoyed your descriptions. Beautiful you are!
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Bodhirose
/ June 3, 2011Thank you very much. Of course this was me as a child–perhaps I should update “me” to the present.
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Mihir Vatsa
/ June 3, 2011Quite good with some really nice descriptions. Imageries included.
Regards 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ June 3, 2011I so appreciate your kind comment, Mihir–thanks so much.
Gayle : )
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Jingle
/ June 3, 2011you make her real,
she loves books, how cool.
😉
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Bodhirose
/ June 3, 2011She was me! I always had a book to read. Thanks Ji! xoxo
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Olive Tree
/ June 3, 2011I love reading a poem that can take me back to my own childhood. I love the feelings of pure, innocence, sweet, and plain happiness that your poem was able to pull out of me. Lovely poem.
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Bodhirose
/ June 3, 2011I’m glad I was able to return you to that innocent, sweet time, Olive Tree. If I was reading a book–I was in pure happiness.
Thank you.
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jgavinallan
/ June 3, 2011Hi Gayle:
I saw so many comments today on this. I reread it.
Lovely…oh how I think it is so much a memory of a few years before.
Jaye
xoxo
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Bodhirose
/ June 4, 2011Hi Jaye, how nice of you to come and reread this. This was a nice memory in my life too.
Gayle xoxo
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D
/ June 4, 2011I loved how you described yourself (it’s “you” who’s the quiet girl right?). I saw myself in the last few lines, especially this part: “She loved to while away long hours//Daydreaming and reading books.”
🙂
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Bodhirose
/ June 4, 2011Yes, I’m that girl–even still pretty quiet. : ) I’m so glad you enjoyed this, D–thanks for your visit.
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yelena m.
/ June 4, 2011…gives me such a peaceful feeling…fills with hope and light…thanks for sharing, Gayle.
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Bodhirose
/ June 4, 2011Thank you, Yelena. I clung to those books like an oasis of peace–they really helped. I’m glad you got a peaceful feeling from this too.
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whimsyrighthere
/ June 5, 2011I think this is a childhood many of us spent, buried in books.
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Bodhirose
/ June 5, 2011I think you’re right.
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mbwilliams
/ June 5, 2011A very brilliant snapshot of a person. Its says so much without the need for too many words. I loved it.
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Bodhirose
/ June 5, 2011Thank you for a lovely comment–I really appreciate it.
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Classic NYer
/ June 5, 2011Sounds like someone I would have liked to know.
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Bodhirose
/ June 5, 2011What a nice thing to say–thank you.
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The Lonely Recluse
/ June 5, 2011Great poem, brilliant imagery. Reminds me of myself (the nose in the book, certainly not the gender or temprement [once I bother to add my view]). Loved the shape of the poem, was that planned or did it just fall in place? Amazing poem.
The Lonely Recluse.
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Bodhirose
/ June 5, 2011So happy you liked this so much, TLR–thank you. The shape was unplanned–it just happened.
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Jess
/ June 7, 2011a happy snapshot
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Bodhirose
/ June 9, 2011Thanks so much, Jess.
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Tally
/ June 10, 2011Mmm, I don’t know what to say. It’s lovely but more than that it… wakes up emotions. Nostalgia. Sounds about right. Truly one of my favorite poems read today. Great job.
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Bodhirose
/ June 10, 2011What a lovely comment–I so appreciate your kind words, Tally. Thank you.
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danroberson
/ June 10, 2011I can picture that quiet, thoughtful girl. Growing up with a vivid imagination and flights of fancy, I think she’s not changed much. She still has a compassionate heart, a vivid imagination, thoughtful comments, and a wonderful way of putting her poems together.
Thanks for sharing.
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Bodhirose
/ June 11, 2011What a lovely comment, Dan–I so appreciate that.
You’re welcome. : )
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Jingle
/ June 18, 2011everything is done perfectly,
smiles.
Thanks for the acceptance and nomination.
🙂
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Bodhirose
/ June 18, 2011I’m glad I got it together and kept to the rules! I appreciate your patience with me, Jingle.
Thank you for all you do–it’s my pleasure to accept.
Love and hugs…
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jgavinallan
/ June 18, 2011Gayle:
I just reread this. I don’t know why. I think it is that the Quiet Girl is so wonderful. so very wonderful…thinking of you and family
love
Jaye
xoxoxoxo
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Bodhirose
/ June 18, 2011You are so very sweet. Thank you, Jaye.
Everything is fine–I’ve sent you an email today.
Love and hugs,
Gayle
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Andy
/ June 18, 2011Lovely expressions.
Congratulations on receiving the award!
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Bodhirose
/ June 18, 2011I’m glad you liked this, Andy and thank you for your kind congratulations!
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dragonkatet
/ June 19, 2011Very well described. They say write what you know, and it was a wonderful picture of you in a younger time. 🙂 Btw, grats on the award!
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Bodhirose
/ June 20, 2011I appreciate that–thank you.
And thank you too for the congratulations. 🙂
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