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On Our Lake

The morning -
kayaks launch, voices call,
sound moves cleanly over deep waters.

White ibis and blue heron cordon cypress knees;
shallow eddies mirror the faces of our dreams.

At twilight, sherbet reflections paint
sunlight's fair, fading face
on our lake.



Copyright, May 31, 2014
Faye Lanham Gibson

Copyright © Faye Gibson | Year Posted 2014

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Hina Nasir Date: 7/6/2014 8:05:00 AM i read this ..and other acrostic ones as well .. n i loved them , deep n ..so beautiful ! Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/18/2014 4:21:00 PM Oh this poem is just beautiful in its imagery and a brilliant winning entry for the contest Faye! Congratulations! Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 6/16/2014 3:23:00 PM I may copy and paste congrats but I have read your work and find it of exceptional quality. Sara Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 8:03:00 PM Thank you, Sara...appreciate the time spent.

Skat A Date: 6/15/2014 8:00:00 PM Wonderful Win..... SKAT Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 8:02:00 PM Thank you, SKAT!

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/15/2014 6:24:00 PM Dear Faye, Your description of your lake is amazing. I love the way you can see your reflections and think of the mixed-color sherbets I've seen when you describe sunset. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 8:01:00 PM Thank you, Carolyn. Hoping you are feeling better now. Love, Faye

Debbie Guzzi Date: 6/15/2014 4:31:00 PM Very lovely, kayaking is a lot of fun! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 8:00:00 PM Thanks for reading, Debbie.

Arlene Smith Date: 6/15/2014 10:32:00 AM Congrats on a great win, Faye!.. I am in awe of your imagery here.. Hugs.. Arlene.. Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 8:00:00 PM Thank you, Arlene.

Barbara Gorelick Date: 6/15/2014 9:49:00 AM A wonderful win for you..and where is your lake? Congrats. BG Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 8:00:00 PM Tuskawilla Lake in Winter Springs, FL. Thanks, Barbara,

Carrie Richards Date: 6/15/2014 9:48:00 AM So beautiful..........."sherbet reflections".....what an amazing description!! Love this !! Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 7:59:00 PM Thanks, Carrie.

Joseph May Date: 6/15/2014 6:31:00 AM A masterful write Faye...congrats on the win Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 7:58:00 PM Thank you, Joseph.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 6/15/2014 4:07:00 AM Beauty Is really captivating Faye ! Congrats on top win ! Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 6/15/2014 3:45:00 AM Hi Faye! The imagery captured the whole scene and my heart! Congrats on a top winning poem! // paul Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 7:58:00 PM Much appreciated, Paul.

Joyce Johnson Date: 6/15/2014 1:14:00 AM This Is very lovely. It must be nice to live near such beauty. Congratulations. Love, Joyce. Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 7:57:00 PM Thank you, Joyce.

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 6/15/2014 1:13:00 AM Fine choice of the water of the body and fine win. Congrats, Faye Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/15/2014 12:33:00 AM faye this was filled with such lovely imagery. I especially loved sherbet reflections and "sounds move cleanly" How could I not rate this one high. Congratulations. Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/16/2014 7:57:00 PM Thank you, Andrea, for the placement and the comments. Made me feel good to stand so tall in your contest.

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 6/1/2014 5:41:00 AM You have brought out a fine beauty of nature. Good luck in the contest, Faye Login to Reply Faye Gibson Date: 6/3/2014 7:50:00 AM Once more, thank you!