Darlene De Beaulieu Poet Narrative

Sable Island

Is part of Halifax 
This island is 42 km. long
It is the equlvalent of walking
In sand from downtown Halifax
All the way to Peggy's Cove

Sable Island has 500 wild horses
After surviving centuries of the winter
The exact amount of horses unknown
Some believe they are ancestors of horses
That survived the shipwrecks

While these claims Norsemen John Cabot 
Or the Portuguese explores or  Acadians
Had left them on the island
The most popular is likely explanations
In the Boston merchant hired to transport

Acadians during the Expulsiion not the horses
The island is gradually moving eastwards 
As it slowly washes away in the west
While sand builds in the eastwards

Others believe the island centre suffering 
Just that island is shrinking
Then one day eventually disappear

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Indiana Shaw March 13, 2020 at 5:29 PM Wow, Darlene, what a beautiful write, lets hope there is a program to rescue them before they are left to their own demise . . . Darlene De Beaulieu March 13, 2020 at 5:54 PM Hello Indiana Shaw, thank you for the lovely comment. Yes I also hope that the horses will be rescued. Have a nice evening my friend.

Maurice Yvonne March 5, 2020 at 8:46 AM Very informative and a great read. Darlene De Beaulieu March 5, 2020 at 12:04 PM Hello Maurice Yvonne,Thank you. I am so pleased you enjoyed this poem. Have a nice day my friend.

Paul Callus February 27, 2020 at 4:24 PM Enjoyed this informative poem, Darlene. There are always new things to learn in life. Regards // paul Darlene De Beaulieu February 27, 2020 at 5:16 PM Hello Paul Callus,I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed this poem. There are always something new to learn. Have a nice day my fiend.

Gershon Wolf February 23, 2020 at 6:02 PM Thanks for the education, Darlene! Cheers, Gershon Darlene De Beaulieu February 24, 2020 at 12:12 PM Hello Gershon Wolf, I was in Nova Scotia a long time ago. I went to Peggy's Cove to see the lighthouse that took my breath way so beautiful. Sable island is part of Halifax. An island no one goes to because ther is nothing there except wild horses. Have a nice day my friend.

Panagiota Romios February 22, 2020 at 12:59 AM Great Narrative Darlene.. Thank you Panagiota xxx Darlene De Beaulieu February 22, 2020 at 9:03 AM Hello Panagiota,I have been to Nova Scotia but not Sable Island. Nova Scotia is a beautiful province. Thank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend. xxx Darlene

Jenish Somadas February 21, 2020 at 11:52 PM Wonderful description of an unknown area.. I mean, unknown to me.. Nice poem.. Darlene De Beaulieu February 22, 2020 at 9:06 AM Hello Jenish Somadas,Nova Scotia is a beautiful province. Sable island is an island with nothing on it. Only wild horses live there. Yes it would be unknown to you. Have a nice day my friend.

Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2020 at 7:11 PM I visited that area this year...so familiar: Peggy’s Cove, Arcadia and all. We are cruising again in September. Such beautiful places! Darlene De Beaulieu February 22, 2020 at 9:15 AM Hello Kim, Nova Scotia is a beautiful province. Peggy's Cove is a beautiful area. The lighthouse is a beautiful site. I was impressed. September is getting closer for your cruise. Enjoy your weekend. Panagiota Romios February 22, 2020 at 12:57 AM Kim...isn't it..Acadia as Darlene said. I bet it really is beautiful. Panagiota

Tom Cunningham February 21, 2020 at 4:08 PM Loved your interesting verse Darlene I must admit I hadn't heard of it. Enjoy your weekend Tom Darlene De Beaulieu February 21, 2020 at 5:27 PM Hello Tom,hi, this place is in Nova Scotia an island off Halifax. I have been to Nova Scotia but not Sable Island. Have a nice evening my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2020 at 1:49 PM - What about the horses ... someone must save them - A great interesting poem, Darlene :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Darlene De Beaulieu February 21, 2020 at 5:29 PM Hello Sunshine Smile, Yes I agree someone must save the horses. i hope that someone does. Have a nice evening my friend.