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Sunset Over the Sea

SUNSET OVER THE SEA The lagoon-mirror embraces the sunset. Perfumed waters of evening Are lapping at the shore’s lips. Great yellow melon sun starts To mull over the idea of rest and To make love to the receptive horizon: Their golden bed where fused intentions End in sudden final flare-out and then sleep. Our hunger is growing: The fire of driftwood sparkles in anticipation, Fish sizzle on the bar, Smell draws two seagulls to wait At a respectful distance, Pecking at seaweed and empty shells. We are all ready to eat, And consummate the day.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 4/1/2011 12:03:00 AM
I like the idea of consumation first of sun and horizon and then of the two at the beach. It is so peaceful sounding. A lovely poem.
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Date: 3/31/2011 3:05:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today and I'm looking forward to reading more. Take care. Dana'lynn
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Date: 3/31/2011 2:51:00 PM
syd, "pecking" at seaweeds..your name is written all over this entiving read.. really visual and totally ehgaging as you blended resting with consumating.. was this taken from my folio no.8?? ahhh, the jokes! well done, my friend! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 3/31/2011 1:12:00 PM
You end the day lovely ready to eat and consummate the day.. that's all anyone wishes to do, Sydney
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Date: 3/31/2011 11:39:00 AM
Cooking your fish over driftwood after a day of fishing feels so rewarding. Enjoyed the way the two seagulls are waiting "at a respectful distance." Sometimes here they get quite bold. Fabulous description of the yellow melon sun making love to the "receptive horizon." You give the reader such a peaceful communion with nature in this poem, Syd. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/31/2011 11:24:00 AM
Sidney, I loved the imagery and I love how you ended this one too.. Really enjoyed this tonight.. ;)
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