Visioning poems

I don't know if anyone else has used the term 'visioning poetry' but for me this refers to poems that portray a dream or vision of the future as experienced by the poet. As such they are deeply personal and often confronting, as they expose the poet's hopes and wants.
Visioning poems are also very powerful, and can turn dreams to reality.

Here is a visioning poem I have been working on this year. I hope you like it.

HOME IN FOUR PARTS

Over here is a spot

Where I can put on a pot

And throw in some herbs from the garden.

To enjoy the season with an iced-mint tea

Or a warming kumquat brandy.

To the front there’s a sunny room to write

With music and cushions and a cat,

With a door to the yard so fresh and bright.

And a table set up for a chat.

That way is the kitchen

So large and complete

With every appliance and tool.

A stove and stocked pantry

Makes for laughter and fun

While cooking our favourite meals.

The garden is colourful, textured and bright

With patches of dapple and corners to hide

There are scents that surround and a path that confounds

And a bench near the pond with the frogs.

©Julie Farthing, 2012