Silver Waves Upon the Shore

Pushed there for a thousand years
and will be for a thousand more,
pushed there by the gentle winds
the silver waves upon the shore.

Ancient trees who watched here daily
are now dark silhouettes 'round the rim,
as dusk settles in over the still lake
and a dragonfly takes a final skim.

As the sun dips below the surface
silver waters gain a hint of gold,
their riches flow around my feet
giving me memories to be told.

The sands of time sift down below
where life goes drifting by,
and laid there for a thousand years
and beneath them, so shall I.

And become like a silhouette
to watch all life drift by,
and reliving in every moment
never stopping to ask why.

Pushed there by flowing currents
and the wind's most gentle roar,
I fade away like the golden sun
glint silver waves upon the shore.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Mcguire Avatar
February 24, 2020 at 10:16 PM
Fabulous! A fav for me. You are very talented. I felt better having read it! Thank you.
Deschler Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 4:50 PM
Thank you so much Timothy :)
Mays Avatar
March 20, 2018 at 6:23 PM
Incredibly beautiful, inspiring, and comforting. Thank you so much for writing this!
Deschler Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 6:02 PM
You're welcome, Carol ... Thank you so much for reading :)
Nusker Avatar
January 27, 2017 at 10:14 PM
Such beautiful descriptions! Loved it thoroughly.
Deschler Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 6:27 PM
Thank you, Afzal. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem :)
Breedt Avatar
September 5, 2016 at 4:15 AM
Yes its lovely and infinitely sad. It begs the question "why" though.well described too, I can feel the water lapping at my feet
Deschler Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 8:05 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poems, Jannie. I appreciate that very much... This poem is really about death and where I might find myself after death, as a part of nature itself. While writing this I imagined myself in spirit, watching all forms of the living that may drift by me. And, they would remind me of the good times that I once had in my own life :)
Hamilton Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 1:32 PM
What a beautiful write, loved everything, the repetition of silver and gold, makes this a rich read. My first time reading you, and i can see you have a special gift.
Deschler Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 7:44 PM
Thank you so much for reading. I do appreciate your nice comments, John :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 19, 2016 at 10:08 AM
This poem has a melancholy beauty about it Casarah. It is lovely! I love your line about the silhouette watching...kind of like the shadow self. Brilliant! 7 ; )
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 3:44 AM
Forgive me for calling you Casarah, I just left her a comment and had her name on my brain Kelly. Sorry.
Deschler Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 9:02 PM
Thank you so much, Connie... Please forgive my late reply to your comments. I haven't been around much lately. Just needed to take a break from writing for awhile :)
Muideen Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 3:46 PM
Glad to drop by this gem....I love the read of nature......A.M.
Deschler Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 10:38 PM
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, A.M... Thank you for reading :)
Onclaud Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 12:18 PM
remarkable weaving of expressive thoughts, kelly... a beauty of a piece!..huggs
Deschler Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 10:17 PM
Thank you, Nette. I appreciate your kind words on this poem :)
Rv Avatar
May 24, 2016 at 7:48 AM
How beautiful!! This is os lovely.. Congrats on your amazing win!! :) :)
Deschler Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 10:07 PM
Thank you so much, Sneha. I really appreciate your kind congrats and comments :)
Bradfield Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 1:47 PM
Truly a pleasure to read. Congratulations on your win!!...Larry
Deschler Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 7:40 PM
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Larry. Thank you for reading and for your kind congrats :)
Smith Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 11:44 AM
Terrific Quatrain Kelly, a most deserving win...
Deschler Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 7:11 PM
Thank you, Charlie. I really appreciate your kind congrats and comments.
Miljkovic Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 6:50 AM
There's a nice flow to this poem, very enjoyable read :)
Deschler Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 7:03 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, Davor. Thanks for reading :)
Haight Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 6:23 AM
Kelly, congratulations on your top of the podium win for your very beautiful poem. 7+Fav, Hugs, Sandra
Deschler Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 6:58 PM
Thank you for the fav, Sandra. I truly appreciate your kind congrats and comments... hugs :)
Davey Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 4:41 AM
Congrats on your top placement in this contest with a superb write!
Deschler Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 9:18 PM
Thank you, Brian. I appreciate your kind congrats and comments :)
A  Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 12:30 AM
Kelly, thank you so much for the awesome entry. Congratulations and thank you for sharing a poem you are proud of. Stop by my latest blog "Innocent of All" and enjoy the warm smile. :) **SKAT**
Deschler Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 7:09 PM
Thank you, Skat. I was truly honored to be placed in the top spot in your contest. Thank you once again :)
Inman Avatar
May 22, 2016 at 10:24 PM
Wonderfully written Quatrain Kelly, calm and gentle.
Deschler Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 7:11 PM
Thank you, James. I truly appreciate your kind words on this poem :)
Mcconnell Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 1:22 PM
Absolutely superb Kelly, such great rhyme and flow, so full of nature tones. Have blessed day, Gordon
Deschler Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 2:31 PM
Thank you, Gordon. I really appreciate your kind words on this poem... Have a great day, my friend!
Bocsa Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 8:42 AM
Wonderful Silver Waves Upon The Shore And recollections that come ...And become like a silhouette... of Fancy Fairy
Deschler Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 2:20 PM
Thank you so much, Ovidiu :)
Sathasivam Avatar
May 18, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Excellent. Lovely piece of poetry. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it
Deschler Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 1:32 PM
Thank you for reading what I share. I appreciate it very much :)
Kendrick Avatar
May 16, 2016 at 5:54 PM
I really like this one..I enjoyed reading it..It has good rhythm and flow..I like the carrying the theme through out of waves upon the shore..Thanks for the honor of placing in your contest..I appreciate you reading and finding my work worthy of placement..Sara
Deschler Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 12:55 PM
You're welcome, Sara... I appreciate your kind words on this poem. Thank you so much for reading :)
Devnath  Avatar
May 11, 2016 at 1:48 PM
Pushed there for a thousand years.....upon the shore, loved much. Beautiful imagery my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
Deschler Avatar
June 6, 2016 at 7:18 PM
Thank you so much for your nice comments, my friend.
A   Avatar
May 10, 2016 at 10:12 PM
Kelly, I love reading your poems... PD
Deschler Avatar
June 6, 2016 at 7:04 PM
Thank you for reading, Linda. I'm happy that you like what I do :)
Callus Avatar
May 10, 2016 at 4:44 PM
I love the silver waves upon the shore....as the sands of time sift down below! Lovely imagery, too...well done! ~ Regards // paul
Deschler Avatar
June 6, 2016 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, Paul. I really appreciate your kind words on this poem :)
Fleming Avatar
May 9, 2016 at 3:07 PM
A very beautiful piece of poetry, Kelly...I am most impressed! My very best regards...And warmest wishes. :) john
Deschler Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 2:55 PM
Your kind words on this poem really mean a lot to me, John. Thank you so much for reading... Have a great weekend :)
A  Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 3:16 AM
KELLY, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. *SKAT
Deschler Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 2:35 PM
Thank you for reading, Skat. I appreciate it very much :)
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