Shimrock Falls

Here, alone, beside the sprig of Shimrock Falls
		Where memories rise from poetic slumber,
		My place of solace, whenever sadness calls.
		Among the pine and maple by the number,
		I listen, water cascades down crevice walls,
		A glossy gown for granite of raw umber.
		Let me just say, not on any map you’ll find,
		For this secret treasure’s deep within my mind.

02/03/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

De Beaulieu Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 5:29 PM
Hello Phil Capitano, you really have created a beautiful place within your mind. For you are the only one that can go there. Have a nice evening my friend.
Capitano Avatar
October 5, 2019 at 4:06 AM
Thanks Dar for stopping by and commenting; always nice to hear from you. Namaste.
Kendrick Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 12:29 PM
I have read your short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara
Capitano Avatar
February 13, 2019 at 12:39 PM
Thanks Sara :)
Raven Avatar
February 10, 2019 at 11:21 AM
Hi Phil, this is an excellent write. Your mind must be a beautiful place my friend, for Shimrock falls seems a beautiful, peaceful place to spend a few hours. I feel the peace come over me as I do read your lines. Loved the images displayed. By the way, congratulations on the win. Have a wonderful Sunday. Your freind always....Mike.
Capitano Avatar
February 11, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Thanks Mike always a pleasure to hear from you. :)
Harmony Of The Soul Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 12:15 AM
I see you are well versed at your craft. You take our minds to another place within your deep thought process. ;)
Capitano Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 7:22 AM
Thanks Berteena, this is a safe place to post your work and receive positive feedback ~ to test ideas and in my case, I like to make people think outside the box. I appreciate your support. Have a great day.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 5, 2019 at 12:49 AM
This is gorgeous Phil! If it were not in your imagination I would want to go there! Congratulations on your win! : )
Capitano Avatar
February 5, 2019 at 1:53 PM
Thanks Connie. That's the great part about it, I can go there any time I want. Have a wonderful day.
Devonshire Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 12:22 PM
Phil, you had some very good descriptions in your poem and my favorite part was the "glossy gown for granite of raw umber." It was very difficult for me to judge this contest because contestants wrote so many incredibly beautiful poems. It's my hope that all of them will regard their entries as wonderful "stand-alone" poems. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn
Capitano Avatar
February 5, 2019 at 1:52 PM
Thank you Carolyn for a great contest ~ sparked missing memories resulting in this poem. Have a good day :)
Vangaveti Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 11:25 AM
A Master piece :)
Capitano Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 11:44 AM
Thanks for the glowing comment. Namaste.
Sands Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Beautiful Phil! :)
Capitano Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 11:46 AM
I appreciate the visit Heidi. Have a good one.
Onclaud Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 10:31 AM
ohh, such a creative exploration of the theme so masterfully done, phil... mine looks pale compared to this.. huggs
Watson Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 9:08 AM
There's such a good flow to this poem,Phil and I love the 'glossy gown' imagery. I too wondered if you meant 'spring' and 'shamrock' but you know best the secrets of your mind!
Watson Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 12:23 PM
Gosh- I am becoming so enlightened on this site! I had heard of sprig but never as a mist and the word shimrock is a first! I also only learned for the first time from someone else's poem the meaning of 'Whisky Jacks'!
Capitano Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 11:43 AM
Thanks for such great comments; sprig is a spray or light mist and Shimrock is the name given to shimmering rocks, coated by water and mosses.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 9:07 AM
Damn, I so want to be there. Wonderful poem Phil. xomo
One Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 8:36 AM
Nice rhymes.... is it not Shamrock?
Pandit Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 7:49 AM
Wonderful imagery, Phil.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace