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