Darlene Gifford Poet Free verse

On the Beach At Dusk

On the beach at dusk,
you say that someone has
thrown sand into the sky,
and please won't I sweep
it away so you can play
awhile longer with your
sand castles and little plastic boats.
You are confident 
I can do anything,
and, Son, I've always tried.
But even I cannot 
hold back the night.
Darkness closes in around us,
and for the first time 
you look up at me,
and see that I'm not God!
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Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 27, 2015 at 11:12 PM Awesome pen Darlene! Powerful words n wonderful expressions n here u r wid great win dear! Big congrats! Darlene Gifford July 31, 2015 at 7:11 PM Thanks, I appreciate your kind words about my poem. And congrats to you also, Dr. Upma, on your winning haiku "Hailstorm. I enjoyed reading it.

Njeri Hunjeri July 27, 2015 at 1:53 AM Wow this is well penned. I love this poem. This goes on my pile of favorites. God bless you Darlene and may you continue what you do. #7. And congrats! Darlene Gifford July 27, 2015 at 8:17 AM Thanks, njeri, I appreciate that and for your friendship.

Connie Marcum Wong July 26, 2015 at 12:29 AM This is so sweet and memorable Darlene. I can relate and loved this one! Congrats on your wonderful win! Darlene Gifford July 26, 2015 at 3:55 AM Thanks, Connie. Memories are everything!

Robert Lindley July 25, 2015 at 10:58 PM Beautiful poem and sometimes we parents are Gods to our children, in a way only they can see. Congrats on a fine win. A7 Darlene Gifford July 25, 2015 at 11:41 PM Thank you, Robert, and your comments are so true! Thanks for the 7. Congratson your free verse high win as well!

Skat A July 25, 2015 at 10:55 PM Darlene. Congratulations on your awesome win. Love SKAT Darlene Gifford July 25, 2015 at 11:45 PM Thanks for the win, SKAT, And Gary, now in heaven, I know is pleased Hugs, ~~Darlene

Alexis Y. July 25, 2015 at 7:40 PM Darlene, l glad this heartfelt piece made the winner's list. Congrations on your win:-) Alexis Alexis Y. July 25, 2015 at 11:54 PM Thanks Darlene, l welcome new friendships.:-) Alexis Darlene Gifford July 25, 2015 at 11:49 PM Thank you for your comments that are so much appreciated, Alexis. I consider you won of my poetry friends. ~~~Darlene

Darlene Gifford March 18, 2015 at 6:23 PM It always is a blessing to hear how one of my poems has been perceived by others. Thank you! My little boy died when he was 13 of cystic fibrosis. So this poem is especially poignant to me remembering the special moments like this one spent at the beach with him. Thank you for bringing this memory back to me.