The Gentleness of a Visitation

Like a young heart, the sun outshines, 
    flirting with the billows of clouds, 
      leaving a gentle kiss on the blushing horizon.  

  Cry of mucking gulls above, 
    visit the no longer alone, white laced-topped waves;
      its bounty full, a romantic love  with morning gone. 

  A tern with its black hat, 
    near goldenrod, scattered in heaps,
      pecks on the length of the treasures of the beach.  

  The tuneful sound of the spring ocean surf,
    rolls in, touches my toes in a tease,
      then runs away giggling, but not for long. 

  Once again it rolls to chase me for a nip at my toes.

4/12/2022
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George Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 10:21 PM
"Once again it rolls to chase me for a nip at my toes". Love this line and love its feel ....
Proxenos Avatar
April 16, 2022 at 12:44 PM
Your description about the gentleness of a visitation, somehow flirts with the readers imagination and is totally captivating. Hugs and blessings Jennifer
Wolf Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 7:26 PM
Gosh! This is the kind of warm, caressing 'visitation' that I like! ~ Divorced father with kids...
Buehler Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 2:48 PM
There is captivating imagery in your beautiful poem, Eve. The first and last verses are great examples. Best of wishes, Evelyn
Buhagiar Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 5:01 AM
A treasure of a poem. The imagery is perfect. You did very well.
DiMino Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 4:14 AM
Just lovely!...sweetly enchanting. " Once again it rolls for a nip at my toes" The beach a warming tease of senses since time immemorial. Love it!
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