Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

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 November 2, 2021 at 7:47 AM Lovely poem ~

Edward Ebbs October 27, 2021 at 7:57 PM Nicely Done and congrats on your win! ~ Ed Jenna Logan October 31, 2021 at 8:33 AM Thank you, Edward.

Paulette Calasibetta October 27, 2021 at 12:58 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 Jenna Logan October 31, 2021 at 8:33 AM I am delighted that you enjoyed my lines. Thank you, Paulette.

Jan Allison October 27, 2021 at 12:24 PM dropping back with many congrats Jenna:-) hugs jan xx Jenna Logan October 31, 2021 at 8:33 AM Thanks, Jan.

Christuraj Alex October 27, 2021 at 11:16 AM Such great work! Congratulations! Jenna Logan October 31, 2021 at 8:32 AM Thanks, Chris.

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

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

Krish Radhakrishna October 27, 2021 at 8:26 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! Jenna Logan October 27, 2021 at 8:59 AM I'm delighted that these lines had you walking beside me to enjoy the view! Thanks, Krish.

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

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

John Lawless October 26, 2021 at 6:49 AM "Watching fingers of foam fondle the shore"....magnificent! Jenna Logan October 26, 2021 at 9:19 AM Thank you for such complimentary remarks, John.

Jan Allison October 26, 2021 at 3:30 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 Jenna Logan October 26, 2021 at 9:18 AM I'm sure you have good reason for being grateful for where you live. Thanks so much, Jan.

Tom Cunningham October 26, 2021 at 2:27 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 Jenna Logan October 26, 2021 at 9:18 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 October 26, 2021 at 1:52 AM I love the idea of fondling the shore. Jenna Logan October 26, 2021 at 9:17 AM Thanks, Victor. I'm glad you mentioned a line you like.