Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Come the Morn

She stood on the clifftop watching the waves
Before her the Sun beginning to set,
Her lover had gone but wanted no grave
So she scattered his ashes in the place where they met.

Above her head she heard seagulls crying
Echoing across a darkening sky,
Was it a lament, a song for the dying
Was it her beloved saying goodbye.

She could not bear to live without him
For he was her heart, how could she grieve
She looked over that cliff 'tho it was a sin
She knew the answer, she'd never leave.

Come the morn who could have known
How love played out high o'er the sea,
Where seeds of despair and sadness had grown
She'd cast them aside, and set her heart free.








Entry for
STRAND completely new (12) any theme any form Poetry Contest
23/7/2020. =1st.

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Unseeking Seeker July 24, 2020 at 11:30 PM Wow! Beautiful beyond words, though in words! Gary Smith July 25, 2020 at 3:25 AM Thank you U.S. :)

Laura Leiser July 24, 2020 at 3:34 PM Wow, this beautiful poem brings sorrow, longing and loving together in such an amazing way, Gary! Just lovely..thank you! :) Gary Smith July 24, 2020 at 4:14 PM Thank you Laura. :)

W.A. Cholt July 23, 2020 at 4:15 PM A deep and thought provoking poem. Best wishes for the contest. Gary Smith July 23, 2020 at 4:25 PM Thank you W.A. :)

Jenna Logan July 23, 2020 at 3:52 PM Grief in the heart can overrule any other emotion. Your rhymes in this well told tragedy are appreciated, Gary. Gary Smith July 23, 2020 at 3:53 PM Thank you Jenna. :)