Ellen's Pier

Several years ago, I walked the Naples Pier with Ellen. There we reminisced and shared a cupcake, the view, and silent thoughts. Not long ago, a hurricane destroyed the pier. Below is my Poem titled Ellen's Pier.

Against that wicked stormy might
Came to pass the long-feared fight 
First standing proud and quietly brave
Then bled white by wind and wave

Her treasured timbers taken to sea
Fate can be cruel outside the lee
Those carved initials ripped away
As authors huddled ashore that day

This bridge of peace from the sand 
Once carried thoughts from the land 
A bench to rest, a rail to lean
The simplest wonder, untold serene

It gifted the site of dolphin or two
And delivered each day it’s ready view
Fondly it stands in my mind
That pier, cupcakes, and you entwined

8 December 2022
2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 22 Poetry Contest
Mark Toney

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 12/15/2022 9:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Jerry. Enjoyed your trip down the pier in memory!
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/17/2022 3:06:00 AM
Thank you so much, the pier will be rebuilt, and my memories don't have to be.
Date: 12/15/2022 8:44:00 AM
I really enjoyed this one. A pleasure to read. Congrats on your win
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/17/2022 3:06:00 AM
Thank you so much, the pier will be rebuilt, and my memories don't have to be.
Date: 12/14/2022 1:15:00 PM
Hi, Jerry. Thank you for your wonderfully descriptive words, and for sharing this endearing moment in time with us "That pier, cupcakes, and you entwined." A Fav poem for me. How sad that the Hurricane destroyed the Naples Pier. Happily, your memories remain strong within you. Congratulations on your win on Mile 22 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 23 has already started.
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/17/2022 3:07:00 AM
Thank you so much, the pier will be rebuilt, and my memories don't have to be.
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