And last but not least, we’re taking it easy with today’s (optional) prompt. Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem titled “Wish You Were Here” that takes its inspiration from the idea of a postcard. Consistent with the abbreviated format of a postcard, your poem should be short, and should play with the idea of travel, distance, or sightseeing. If you’re having trouble getting started, perhaps you’ll find some inspiration in these images of vintage postcards.
Wish you were here,
Amidst this tranquil scene.
The air is crisp and fresh,
Filled with the sweet scent of pine,
And the sound of birdsong.
The lake, so secluded,
Its glassy surface, reflective,
Shimmering in the sunlight.
The surrounding woods,
The canopy cradling heaven,
Casting long shadows across the water.
The verdant valley,
Grabs your neck to take a pause,
And inhale the moment.
The lush greenery,
Washing over peace and serenity,
Cleansing itself all over you.
The mountains stand tall,
Jagged peaks piercing the sky,
Sheltering serenity upon your soul.
The crystal-clear rivers with gentle currents,
Meander through your feet,
While reflecting the azure sky above.
The warmth of the sunlight,
Filtering through the leaves,
Deepening the stirrings in the soul.
The gentle rustle of the breeze,
Slapping your face,
As the evening blurs.
I write to you from a distant shore,
Where nature's embrace feels like a dream.
And, with each passing vista,
I find myself missing you, more than you know.
Do you remember the days of yore?
When we'd yearn for adventure under the sky?
Now as I wander, my heart holds dear,
The memories of us, together, near.
Yet as I scribble these lines so clear,
I realize it's not just you I hold dear.
For in every journey, in each unknown place,
I'm writing to the person I used to chase.
I randomly came across this post where this person suggests they write a letter to themselves, from every where they travel to! And, this inspired me to craft this poem. Also, here's another postcard treat for any reader here.
I made a postcard on Canva and the last four couplets to it. Let me know if you all like it.
- Oizys.
An edited version where the above piece is broken into two separated poems as suggested by Elizabeth Boquet (use the 9 tercets as a poem alone, and use the rest in a separate poem.)
Part 1: Premise - Prelude to Paradise
The air is crisp and fresh,
Filled with the sweet scent of pine,
And the sound of birdsong.
The lake, so secluded,
Its glassy surface, reflective,
Shimmering in the sunlight.
The surrounding woods,
The canopy cradling heaven,
Casting long shadows across the water.
The verdant valley,
Grabs your neck to take a pause,
And inhale the moment.
The lush greenery,
Washing over peace and serenity,
Cleansing itself all over you.
The mountains stand tall,
Jagged peaks piercing the sky,
Sheltering serenity upon your soul.
The crystal-clear rivers with gentle currents,
Meander through your feet,
While reflecting the azure sky above.
The warmth of the sunlight,
Filtering through the leaves,
Deepening the stirrings in the soul.
The gentle rustle of the breeze,
Slapping your face,
As the evening blurs.
Part 2: Postcard - Ponderings to P.
I write to you from a distant shore,
Where nature's embrace feels like a dream.
And, with each passing vista,
I find myself missing you, more than you know.
Do you remember the days of yore?
When we'd yearn for adventure under the sky?
Now as I wander, my heart holds dear,
The memories of us, together, near.
Yet as I scribble these lines so clear,
I realize it's not just you I hold dear.
For in every journey, in each unknown place,
I'm writing to the person I used to chase.
- Oizys.