Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

Ten Thousand White Horses

 
I open up my eyes on this dark November morn
Up bright and early at the very crack of dawn
When the sun she ascends I am happy to admire
As I dress in my warmest winter attire
Then gently make my way down towards the sea
For the sight of her waves always fills me with glee 
Hearing her voice so powerful and low
Watching in reverence her ebb and her flow
Holding my breath at waves twenty foot high
When her band of white horses come galloping by
The spray from their hooves refreshing my skin
They are pounding towards me inviting me in
So tempting are they on this November day
Sheer beauty and power as her waves they do tower
I am drawn to her side so majestic is she
Her call loud and clear ~ though I must not adhere
And watching in awe her sheer power I adore
Frozen to the spot and completely mesmerised 
As ten thousand white horses gallop into the skies…

Written 14th November 2020
 

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Paula Goldsmith November 24, 2020 at 7:34 AM Congratulations on your win. I also feel, "The spray from their hooves refreshing my skin." I love and miss the sea. I wish I lived near it. A beautiful write. Enjoy your win and day............... Ann Gilmour November 25, 2020 at 8:07 AM Awww bless you dear Paula, yes I am indeed lucky to live so close to the sea ~ I never want to live anywhere else! Thank you so much for your congratulations my friend ~ with kindest thoughts Ann xx

JC Brul November 24, 2020 at 3:22 AM Adorable piece..Congratulations on your awesome win dear Ann. Ann Gilmour November 24, 2020 at 4:22 AM Such lovely comments JCB ~ many thanks... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France November 23, 2020 at 9:32 AM Ann, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this wonderful write _Constance Ann Gilmour November 23, 2020 at 3:52 PM Thank you so much Constance for your lovely words ~ I always appreciate your visit and your encouraging comments - thank you... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman November 23, 2020 at 9:30 AM Beautiful metaphors Ann and, as Greg says, powerful stampeding images! So glad to know you didn't accept their invitation to "come in" rather staying on the shore. Your picture is a sensory feast. Congratulations on your first place win! Harvest blessings to you dear friend. Ann Gilmour November 23, 2020 at 3:54 PM Wow many thanks dear Sam for your comments are always so uplifting and enjoyable to read thank you so much for your support dear friend... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Greg Gaul November 23, 2020 at 8:48 AM Ann, powerful and iconic imagery artfully drawn. Congratulations. Ann Gilmour November 23, 2020 at 3:55 PM Thank you very much Greg for your kind words which I really appreciate. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Peter Dome November 15, 2020 at 12:03 PM With a title like that. I had to peek, and was not disappointed. What a great image. very well written and inspiring. Well done. Ann Gilmour November 15, 2020 at 12:17 PM How lovely to meet you Peter and so glad you took a peek... and thank you so much for your lovely comments and for taking the time to visit. I really appreciate it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One November 15, 2020 at 5:12 AM Even in darkness, there is light and there is hope... we can find beautiful things, when we are surrounded by ugliness.. Loved your poem Ann... Ann Gilmour November 15, 2020 at 12:15 PM Yes SO your wonderful words of wisdom always help to calm my soul ~ thank you my friend. So pleased you loved my poem... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Victor Buhagiar November 15, 2020 at 2:51 AM Even stormy seas have their beauty. A brilliant write Ann. Well done. ~~ Ann Gilmour November 15, 2020 at 12:13 PM Yes Victor for the last two days the high tides have been incredible to watch, despite the very strong winds and showers today, I really felt so good after walking and watching her band of white horses galloping by,,, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger November 14, 2020 at 7:07 PM This metaphoric write brought the pounding of an ocean quickly into my ears. Bravo! Ann Gilmour November 15, 2020 at 12:10 PM I was down at the beach again today and the waves were even higher ~ they certainly invigorate my mood I felt so uplifted on my return. Hope your Sunday was a good one too Caren. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues November 14, 2020 at 4:48 PM Powerful indeed! The pounding of my heart! Ann Gilmour November 14, 2020 at 5:56 PM Thank you so much Kim for your comments my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Pam Deremer November 14, 2020 at 3:53 PM Thank you for sharing. Ann Gilmour November 14, 2020 at 4:27 PM You are so welcome Pam and thank you for visiting. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Hamilton November 14, 2020 at 3:39 PM Great imagery Ann you transported me to the scene, I can imagine the beauty! Ann Gilmour November 14, 2020 at 3:43 PM Thank you so much John ~ so happy to have shared this experience with you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham November 14, 2020 at 3:34 PM Love the imagery in your verse Ann, always awesome to see a stormy sea and those breathtaking waves. Tom Ann Gilmour November 14, 2020 at 3:42 PM wow Tom it was truly awesome to see I could not take my eyes off her and the sounds were deafening. It certainly took away any negativity with its sheer power. Have a good Sunday my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison November 14, 2020 at 3:29 PM what incredible description Ann, I love to see the sea in all her glory in fact I've been watching huge stormy seas tonight and lots of galloping white horses:-) hugs jan xx Ann Gilmour November 14, 2020 at 3:31 PM yes it was a spectacular show this morning with many people trying to capture those massive waves, but hopefully I have captured it in my poem. Thanks for your comments dear Jan. Hope your Sunday goes well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx