Arlene Smith Poet Verse

On the Pier

Sun sinking in pastels,
kissing the horizon;
a familiar vision.
Her knees weaken.

A special place to them;
first kiss shared on this pier.
He proposed to her here.
Comforting thoughts.

As she walks to the end;
last time with him to view
the evening sea's deep blue,
she lifts the urn.



Written by Arlene Smith
July 09, 2014
Contest: On the pier
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud

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Mohan Chutani July 15, 2014 at 11:25 AM Arlene, a very sweet touch on the pier, congrats for the fine win. Mohan Arlene Smith July 15, 2014 at 12:27 PM Thank you, dear Mohan.. Hugs.. Arlene

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 15, 2014 at 12:19 AM This is so very lovely Arlene! Loved all three especially the last stanza,, congrats on huge win! Arlene Smith July 15, 2014 at 12:33 AM How sweet! Tank you, Dr. Upma.. Hugs.. Arlene

Greg Hoffman July 14, 2014 at 11:23 PM Congrats on your win Arlene with this poem Arlene Smith July 14, 2014 at 11:53 PM Thank you, Gregg! So nice of you to visit.. Hugs.. Arlene

Casarah Nance July 14, 2014 at 8:45 PM Aww emotional Well done Arlene grats on your win :) Arlene Smith July 14, 2014 at 9:16 PM Thanks sweet Casarah! Hugs.. Arlene

Faye Gibson July 14, 2014 at 2:39 PM Congratulations, Arlene. This has a stunning ending and such tenderness and sadness. Arlene Smith July 14, 2014 at 9:16 PM Thank you so muck dear Faye! hugs.. Arlene

Nette Onclaud July 14, 2014 at 2:01 PM the ending was definitely jaw-dropping... such a tender read, Arlene.. this deserves a high place in my contest.. sweet congrats and huggs Arlene Smith July 14, 2014 at 2:34 PM Thank you so very much, sweet Nette!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Jan Allison July 14, 2014 at 12:01 PM just dropping back with my congratulations - a well deserved winner which I loved the first time I read it. Hugs Jan Arlene Smith July 14, 2014 at 2:33 PM Thank you so much, dear Jan!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Kelly Deschler July 13, 2014 at 8:35 PM I was not expecting that ending and it really tugged at my heart.... I enjoyed reading this beautiful and emotional write. Excellent work, Arlene! Good luck in Nette's contest! Arlene Smith July 14, 2014 at 2:32 PM Thank you so much, sweet Kelly!... Hugs.. Arlene

Andrea Dietrich July 13, 2014 at 12:49 AM arlene, I hope you know that my beautiful poem was not about my husband. hahaha. Just in case you didn't know!! That was funny how you said you would live in a tent with your husband. I don't think I would do that with mine. Not with anybody. It would kill my back!!! Arlene Smith July 13, 2014 at 7:38 AM Ooopps!.. Lol.... You know what they say about when one assumes!...... I said I would live in a tent, but I would have to have a mattress!.... :-).. Hugs.. Arlene

Carrie Richards July 12, 2014 at 8:30 PM Oh wow.......the ending is a heart stopper! Well done !! Arlene Smith July 12, 2014 at 9:18 PM Thank you so much, Carrie..Hugs.. Arlene

Paul Callus July 11, 2014 at 12:05 PM Top rating for this lovely and yet sad ending poem. Well done Arlene! // paul Arlene Smith July 11, 2014 at 5:09 PM Thank you so much, Paul!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Andrea Dietrich July 10, 2014 at 9:26 PM OH MY< this is superb how you made the story. I love your entry!! As for my most beautiful poem. It was not really about the car, it sure played into it!!! Anyway, He could have picked me up on a bike, and I would have been thrilled!! Arlene Smith July 10, 2014 at 9:32 PM Thank you, Andrea!!.. I know what you mean.. I would live in a tent with my husband..

Robert Lindley July 10, 2014 at 8:11 PM So very sad but so beautiful a write!!! In fact , a truly wonderful write! Good luck in the contest!!! Arlene Smith July 10, 2014 at 8:46 PM Thank you so much, Robert my friend! Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Johnson July 10, 2014 at 8:05 PM Eloquently sweet and sad. Just like life. Peace. :) Arlene Smith July 10, 2014 at 8:45 PM thank you, Robert! Hugs... Arlene

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 10, 2014 at 6:48 AM Love it Arlene...:) thoughtful thoughtful one..:)! Hope this place high..:) Arlene Smith July 10, 2014 at 6:54 AM Thank you so much dear Olive.. Hugs.. Arlene

July 10, 2014 at 6:46 AM Very romantic and sadly. I like. Thank you. Arlene Smith July 10, 2014 at 6:54 AM Thank you so much.. Hugs.. Arlene

Seren Roberts July 10, 2014 at 5:00 AM wow Arlene this is truly great, as the others have said a true winner ....Seren Arlene Smith July 10, 2014 at 6:22 AM Thank you so much, Seen!.. Hugs, my friend.. Arlene

John Lawless July 9, 2014 at 6:46 PM I shall now withdraw my entry from the contest as I know whose name will fill the top spot. Beautifully conceived and written. Premature congrats, you got my vote. Arlene Smith July 9, 2014 at 7:12 PM I am honored and humbled by your most generous comments, John my friend. Now I shall see this write you threaten to withdraw. Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Nehls July 9, 2014 at 5:04 PM This is certainly a hard time but there is a comfort in it too. Very well described and written, Arlene..... Robert. Arlene Smith July 9, 2014 at 5:52 PM thank you for visiting and the nice comments, Robert. hugs.. Arlene

Verlena S. Walker July 9, 2014 at 4:15 PM Nicely Arlene... Gl in the contest... Verlena Arlene Smith July 9, 2014 at 5:51 PM thank you, Verlena.. god luck to you too. hugs... Arlene

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 9, 2014 at 2:12 PM That's awesome Arlene ! Gl in contest! Arlene Smith July 9, 2014 at 3:32 PM Thank you so much, Upma... Good luck to you as well!.. Hugs. Arlene

Tim Smith July 9, 2014 at 1:41 PM Wow Arlene you painted the perfect picture with ending that is special... Very well done....hugs Tim Arlene Smith July 9, 2014 at 3:31 PM Thank you so much for the encouraging words, Tim.. Hugs.. Arlene

Jan Allison July 9, 2014 at 1:35 PM beautifully romantic good luck in the contest. hugs Jan x Arlene Smith July 9, 2014 at 3:28 PM Thank you, Jan.. Good to luck to you as well.. Hugs.. Arlene

Jeremy Street July 9, 2014 at 1:32 PM Such Finality In These Words ~ Will They Ever Meet Again ? Their Pelican Cries....KLove * Arlene Smith July 9, 2014 at 3:27 PM Thank you so much for the visit, Jeremy.. Hugs.. Arlene

Barbara Gorelick July 9, 2014 at 1:29 PM This is wonderful.. The ending surprised me. This should do well in the contest. Im still struggling with mine. BG Arlene Smith July 9, 2014 at 3:26 PM Thank you, Barbara.. I struggle with all the ones I write for contests.. I am sure something wonderful will come to you. Good luck, my friend.. Hugs.. rlene