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A Moment of Piety

Cliffs were sentinels reaching to the sky
Gulls chided my presence with loud decry
I scaled a hilltop to glimpse the sea
Piety washed in gentle waves over me
Never had I felt so humbled before,
watching fingers of foam fondle the shore



October 26, 2021
Bite Size Poem no24 Contest
Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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Line Gauthier Date: 11/2/2021 7:47:00 AM Lovely poem ~ Login to Reply

Edward Ebbs Date: 10/27/2021 7:57:00 PM Nicely Done and congrats on your win! ~ Ed Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/31/2021 8:33:00 AM Thank you, Edward.

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 10/27/2021 12:58:00 PM Jenna, this is draw dropping! I love the last line "watching fingers of foam fondle the shore"....so poignant! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Paulette Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/31/2021 8:33:00 AM I am delighted that you enjoyed my lines. Thank you, Paulette.

Jan Allison Date: 10/27/2021 12:24:00 PM dropping back with many congrats Jenna:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/31/2021 8:33:00 AM Thanks, Jan.

Christuraj Alex Date: 10/27/2021 11:16:00 AM Such great work! Congratulations! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/31/2021 8:32:00 AM Thanks, Chris.

Sam Kauffman Date: 10/27/2021 10:10:00 AM "Fingers of foam fondle the shore" just one of many delightful images sprinkled throughout this delightful little gem. Congrats and high fives Jenna! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/27/2021 11:07:00 AM Many thanks for your kind remarks.

Ann Peck Date: 10/27/2021 8:35:00 AM That is so beautiful, Jenna. I especially love your last line, "watching fingers of foam fondle the shore." Congratulations on win! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/27/2021 9:41:00 AM Thanks so much for your thoughts, Ann.

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 10/27/2021 8:26:00 AM Jenna This is just brilliant and I felt I was walking up the hill and looking at the shores below!! The power of a poem!! Congrats on your win! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/27/2021 8:59:00 AM I'm delighted that these lines had you walking beside me to enjoy the view! Thanks, Krish.

Line Gauthier Date: 10/27/2021 7:55:00 AM Lovely poem, particularly loved your last line ~ Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/27/2021 8:58:00 AM I'm pleased you liked it enough to be honored on your winning list. Thank you, Line.

Joanna Daniel Date: 10/26/2021 7:37:00 AM So beautiful, this is going into my faves, Jenna, none can beat this:) Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/26/2021 9:19:00 AM Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for the fave, Jo. They're both appreciated.

John Lawless Date: 10/26/2021 6:49:00 AM "Watching fingers of foam fondle the shore"....magnificent! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/26/2021 9:19:00 AM Thank you for such complimentary remarks, John.

Jan Allison Date: 10/26/2021 3:30:00 AM Your poem made me appreciate our lovely Island even more jenna, i especially love that final line, the image and alliteration:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/26/2021 9:18:00 AM I'm sure you have good reason for being grateful for where you live. Thanks so much, Jan.

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/26/2021 2:27:00 AM A bite sized gem Jenna, we certainly feel humbled when we stand in complete awe of God's creation. Good luck in the contest Tom Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/26/2021 9:18:00 AM Yes, we do, Tom. As far as contests go, I think I'm rounding the last bend. Thanks for always being so encouraging.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 10/26/2021 1:52:00 AM I love the idea of fondling the shore. Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/26/2021 9:17:00 AM Thanks, Victor. I'm glad you mentioned a line you like.