The Fragrance Of Jasmine

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Author Richard F Holmes

I’ve never expressed a love so pure

Pure as a mountain stream

Crystal clear and glistening in the sunlight

I’ve never before known such a heart

A heart that cares

That knows my reckless ways, and

Seeks to protect me from myself

I’ve never known anything so simple

Yet so beautiful

Like a swan gliding across a lake, or

A butterfly fluttering in the summer sun

My soul was truly touched

By the fragrance of Jasmine

The day I felt the love of

A beautiful sister

Was there ever a luckier man than I…

Photo by SK Strannik : https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-white-jasmine-flower-blooms-33328643/

Where Eagles Soar

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Author Richard F Holmes

Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/bird-flying-in-the-middle-on-the-air-under-clear-blue-sky-during-daytime-69389/

You may or may not have noticed, that my last few posts have been an attempt on my part at spiritual poetry. This is because, after five years, I have an idea for a new writing project. It’s going to be a book of poetry. Just a very small one, probably just 20 poems to test the water and see what happens. Here’s my latest offering; I hope you enjoy them.

Where Eagles Soar, you will find me

My heart calls out to you as I glide on the air waves

Soul searching; a soul searching

Searching the vastness of eternity

My Lover responds

Like a fragrance

permeating my entire being

I am smitten

You were there all the time

But I didn’t notice you

I couldn’t see

Enveloped by ego

But

Now

I

Melt

As I crawl into your loving arms