The Old Miner’s Dream

The Old Miner’s Dream

As I awake this winters early morn
and pull aside the old curtain rag
Moonlight filters through frosted window panes
’Tis now the spirits’ sag.

With thickening coal scared finger nails
I destroy winter’s work of art
Ice particles cascading upon my bed
To rise now will require great heart

To leave behind a well worn bed
But rise and to the mine I must go
and earn a measly crust hewing black gold
that lies buried far, far below

Or, shall I just once more lay down this weary head
And dream my dream of a place not far from here
Where the air is clean and fresh
and the waters run crystal clear

Beneath the tilting willow tree
that strokes a softly spoken stream
Lies dapple shade on lush green grass
inviting me to dream

With rays of sunlight descending on this great tree
and a warm gentle breeze caressing each slender leaf
their radiance now will dance a feathered touch
beguiling all who dare beneath

Where I can cast aside the shades of life
that drown my every thought
And lay down a weary head
where solace can be sought.

Charles C Baines

About the author

Hopyard
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I'm a retired industrial sewing machine engineer. I enjoy writing and walking, and have self-published my own murder mystery novel THE INSPIRATIONAL INSPECTOR.that we sold and donated all profits to various charities.raising so far around £800.This novel has now been rewritten and can be accessed on Amazon in 51 countries under the new title THE GRAVE DECEPTION by author Charles C Baines. I am at the moment writing a children's book in rime and my granddaughter will provide (hopefully) some animated drawings.These will then also be sold for more charities.If anyone is interested I have also written two play's A TIME FOR MIRACLES (LOVE STORY) and FOR ROSE THE BELL TOLLS. (COMEDY) yet to be performed thank's COVID !
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