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Sentinels Rose To the Sky

On a lowland moor, waved a sea of green
Pastoral gardens, peaceful and serene
Ocher blossoms, kissed by the sun
were posing for a painting I 'd begun

In this placid glen, nature's beauty reigned
Captured with brush before sunlight waned
Cornwall's grey sentinels rose to the sky
Granite cliffs worthy for artists to descry

I scaled a mountain to glimpse the sea
Humility washed in waves over me
Fingers of foam fondled the sandy shore
T'is a regal place I'll visit once more

In the valley my canvas came alive
Nature's beauty, my eyes did not deprive
Filled with regret when dusk stole my light
I painted from memory, into the night

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2017

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Emile Pinet Date: 5/5/2017 1:40:00 PM This is a beautiful story, laid out well and described with feeling, written from the heart with the eye and soul of an artist. Emile. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/10/2017 2:57:00 PM Thank you, Emile. I'm replying to your comment with a paintbrush in my teeth and green fingertips. I attempt to call myself an artist and a poet.

Ilene Bauer Date: 5/4/2017 4:20:00 PM beautiful imagery, lin! i love the ending, too, picturing someone painting as the light dims... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/5/2017 12:07:00 PM Thanks so much, Ilene. I'm happy that you pictured the scene.

Eye Truth-Teller Date: 5/4/2017 1:42:00 PM great dear poet Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2017 2:37:00 PM Thank you, truthful poet.

Maurice Yvonne Date: 5/4/2017 9:46:00 AM Gorgeous, stunning, beautiful, great poetry. Lots Of Love armand. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2017 11:46:00 AM Your accolades honor the painting that was the impetus more than I should take credit for being given. Thank you, friend.

Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 5/4/2017 9:31:00 AM Lin, you created both an enchanting poem and an enchanting sight that even the night couldn't dispel because your words literally cast a spell. A 7:) Amitiés Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2017 11:45:00 AM I saw a painting of the valley I used for inspiration in writing this one. It was of the Cornwall coast and was truly magnificent. So I imagined myself painting the scene and climbing the mountain. Thank you very much, Anne-Marie.

Jan Allison Date: 5/4/2017 9:00:00 AM Wow Lin what awesome imagery and flow you really have made the canvas come alive before our eyes - I have never tried this form and now I may be tempted!:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2017 11:43:00 AM You MUST try it, Jan. It gives such freedom of expression to tell what the mind's eye sees. Thank you.

Hannah Borke Date: 5/4/2017 8:01:00 AM Wow! How do these geniuses keep on doing it. The descriptions are perfect every time and yet they don't run out. I'm new to this site and am astounded by what the poets are capable of. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2017 11:42:00 AM I'm glad that you took time to read me. Thank you very much, Hannah. There are many talented poets on the site.

Tim Smith Date: 5/4/2017 7:59:00 AM Terrific Lin...I was right there? with you the whole time. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2017 11:41:00 AM I'm so glad you came along to enjoy the day with me, Tim. Thank you!

Chris Green Date: 5/4/2017 7:32:00 AM You sure do paint with words beautifully my friend. This is one of those poems where no image is needed because the scene created with your words is beautiful than any graphic could show. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2017 7:39:00 AM Your welcomed comments do great honor to this one, Chris. With sincere thanks ~ Lin.