Seaside Sunset

The sleepy sun sinks
Beneath the gray blanket
Of the restless waves

But the earth doesn’t rest

Shadowed shapes linger by the shore
Watching the glowing “good night”
Silhouettes entwine in the twilight
And drift along the sandy beach

The sun winks
And blinks one last time
Then all fades to black and gray

The murmur of the waves
And the whispers of love
Are all that can be heard
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Freeman Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Steve! A pleasure to see your poem honored in Second place. Congratulations! Agape, Moses
Mossburg Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 3:38 AM
thanks for your comment and your support
Poet Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Many congrats :)
Mehta Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 3:13 AM
Many congrats Steven on big win in HG's contest with this excellent entry. Luv & Best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Sweetheart Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Congrats Steven on your super win in this contest by HG ..an excellent entry so vivid and vibrant.. enjoy 2nd place with luv..
Mossburg Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 3:39 AM
Thanks a lot "beach baby". I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your support
Johnson Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Congratulaltions on a great win, Steven. Love, Joyce
Guzzi Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Congrad's on your fine write winning! Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Congratulations on your win with this creative work..Sara
Brown Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Congratulations on your win in HG's contest Steven. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
March 1, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Well Steven I am such a beach baby I thoroughly enjoyed the murmur of the waves line and the vivid visuals of the entire write luv..and those whispers of luv will get me every time.. enjoyed and good luck if for any of the contests ...
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