Beneath a Saffron Sky

I stand upon a lilac beach
Beneath a saffron sky
the ocean laps around my feet
I'm here again, but why

The trees of frozen fire
line the quiet shore
The second sun just rising
A sight that I adore

A stranger stands beside me
he's pointing out to sea
I shade my eyes from the glare
and wonder what could be

He walks into the water
and beckons me to follow
I trip and stumble on a rock
My heart, it's full of sorrow

Each time that I return here
I hope to see what lies
Beyond the waves where he walks
Beneath those saffron skies





Contest : Dreams
4th Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Neels Avatar
November 18, 2011 at 4:12 AM
I needed to read something like this today.. Thank you Nick :) beautiful write!!
Mister Roboto Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Saffron Skies gave me a vivid picture with a cool tale! I have noticed such a difference in the sky lately. The clouds are so feathery and low with zig zags. U? I see why you won in this contest!
Edwards Avatar
November 11, 2011 at 7:20 AM
Amazing Nick xx
Wesley Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Lost track of you Nick, glad I found you writing your lovely magic. The color is so striking and that touch of mystery makes this an outstanding write.
Tor Avatar
November 5, 2011 at 1:01 AM
Wow! Apt and striking: the beach, the sorrow, a mixed grill of reality. Tor.
Breidenthal Avatar
November 2, 2011 at 5:06 PM
Excellent poetry! Wow! This one is so sorrowfully magical. Always, Laura
Foster Avatar
October 13, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Well done with this one Nick. I often see strangers in my dreams and wonder what that means....cheers Margaret
Smith Avatar
October 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM
This is simply beautiful.. sad, but beautiful... love it a lot.. take care..
Sweetheart Avatar
October 9, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Congrats Nick on an outstanding win with this incredible entry luv... awesome piece ..enjoy..
Brown Avatar
October 9, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem in Frank's "Dream" contest Nick. Love, Carol
Quigley Avatar
October 9, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Wow. Great imagery Nick. Nicely done. Congratulations
Sweetheart Avatar
October 8, 2011 at 3:47 PM
beautiful lines Nick of wonderful rhyme to tell this tale ... the beach is my domain all Summer long and I would live on the beach if I could..the ocean is so impressive and awesome as this piece..luv..
Lane Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Beauty of a dream Nick. Tony
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