Ocean Fog

The ocean fog spreads,
An opaque, eerie veil.
It wraps the town in mystery,
And murmurs secrets to the gale.

The sea crashes on the shore,
Rumbling a detached sound.
The foghorn hollers somberly,
As the hazy clouds surround.

The seagulls fly effortlessly 
Showing the mastery over the blur.
They float in the foggy air
And disappear in motionless hover.

The blanket of the ocean fog,
An elongated, powerful silence.
It lingers in the mind's eye,
And fires a poetical movement.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Radice Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Smita, it was the title of this poem that drew me in. You paint a great atmosphere with your words and I can visualise it all as I read. Cheers - Gary
Kulkarni Avatar
March 3, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Thank you, Gary for your encouraging feedback. I really appreciate it.
Fowler Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 6:31 AM
I can see myself sitting on the dock and watching the seagulls and fog roll in. Very nice Smita! :)
Kulkarni Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Thank you Linda for your kind words! -Smita
Ashley Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Dear Smita, I adore the soft yet potent envelop of fog and its atmospheric effect, especially at night. Your poem's beautiful imagery is captivating. I especially enjoyed "It wraps the town in mystery,/And murmurs secrets to the gale" - stunning! Your imagery portrays the fog, the shore and the gulls with poetic finesse and brings my imagination into the center of the town wrapped in "ocean fog". Simply splendid! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Kulkarni Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 3:57 PM
Thank you for your inspiring comments Susan! Much appreciated! -Smita
Bird Avatar
November 14, 2023 at 11:48 AM
I love this poem, it reminds me of a mystery that no one can figure out, it's beautiful! - Phoenix :)
Kulkarni Avatar
November 14, 2023 at 1:12 PM
Thank you for visiting Phoenix!
Baker Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 3:55 PM
Great imagery, Smita, and your descriptions made me feel surrounded by fog above the crashing waves. Have a great week! Bill
Kulkarni Avatar
November 14, 2023 at 1:11 PM
Thank you Bill!
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