Resurrection Bay

On blue-black beach the waves abate
and toss about the chips of slate
to wear the ragged edges round
ensuring skipping stones abound.

The swirling mist, the diamond drops
race up the beach with frequent stops 
to put a shine on stoic stone
and soak this hiker to the bone.

There are those who rue a day
of mist on Resurrection Bay
when Sol, he is a shaded lamp
and all is quiet, subtle, damp.

But rain that makes the trail so slick
will leave the mosses mattress thick,
help the spruce grow stong and tall,
give substance to the waterfall.

The dancing mist has no regard
for angry rock, sharp and hard,
and in a soft and cool embrace
will smooth a wrinkle from a face.

This foggy day confirms belief
all need not be in sharp relief!
why the hurry?  Find a way
appreciate this gentle day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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April 6, 2012 at 6:07 AM
This is a beautiful poem Wayne! Congratulations to you ...Samia
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April 4, 2012 at 6:40 AM
Congrats on feature for your wonderful poem>>>Patrick
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April 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Enjoyed mucho. Congrats on the selection. daver
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April 2, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Wayne. Love, Carol
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September 10, 2010 at 5:37 AM
Your imagery was so vivid, I think I smelled it!
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