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18/8/2025

Days End

Gentle lapping waters
roll sequentially onto shore,
like tiny crystals sparks, highlighted by the shining sun.

Blackened tree stumps 
stand 
like soldiers on watch.

A pelican,
skims the surface of the lake,
in search of tasty morsels lurking beneath murky waters.

The lazy dog basking in the sun
lifts an eyelid;
Undisturbed, 
he resumes his peaceful nap.

Camp fires send spiralling smoke puffs upwards,
carried away with the wind, 
followed by another smoke signal.

The sandy banks,
with mounds of trodden turrets lay in wait,
for creatures on dusk patrol
seeking nightly nourishment.

The setting sun slowly sinks, 
sending sliver shimmers across the lake.

Again, nightfall descends.
Another day closes.
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Watts Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Thank you Valsa. Yes it is nice to just reflect on nature while camping, makes for poetic writing Pleased you enjoyed my words Cheers Christine
George Avatar
August 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
You have strung together so many beautiful images related to the lake and varied other sources. Love the image of the dog. This is exactly how my dog used to react to sounds when he was sleeping. He would lift an eyelid and would go back to his peaceful sleep. A beautiful poem dear Christine. Thanks for your visit to my page.
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