Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

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The Quiescent Water Way

Still shallow waters,
Fish unseen, hugging the brackish bed,
Salt grass and saltwort give ample shade
And shelter from hungry predators 
That fly around the insurmountable 
Pinnacles of the surrounding hills.

The lad sits quietly on a small wooden pier,
Mulling on thoughts that elevate his soul.
No vale of darkness shall invade his being,
At least not while he rests before the stretch of water.
For there alone he feels at peace.
Indeed the quiescent waters refresh him.
Even the flapping of some solitary sea duck
Will not ruffle his meditative mind.

Suddenly he hears voices and a boat arrives
To end his peaceful stay on the water way.

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Eve Roper August 11, 2022 at 5:03 PM Great verse, with warm feelings and imagery, my friend. Many Blessings my friend

Michael Tor August 10, 2022 at 2:25 PM Victor your words create the correct imagery of a little boy by the lake or sea. It is beautiful to read and experience. Well done my friend...

Sotto Poet August 10, 2022 at 7:52 AM You have, like you typically do, performed an amazing job of painting a scene, Victor. I muchly enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere that was aroused by the setting that you portray in your poem. Blessings.

Delice Arleen Skelly August 10, 2022 at 3:19 AM Ripples of silence, time to think...Delice

Andrea Dietrich August 9, 2022 at 1:06 PM Beautiful description of this scene of a boy on a pier. WELL DONE, Victor.

Silpika Kalita August 9, 2022 at 11:35 AM Such a picturesque portrayal of juxtaposition of the transmission of dream and reality... Water has its own language to attract and transform.. Silpika

Komal Walimbe August 9, 2022 at 2:15 AM Lovely moments are captured sitting by still waters, great write!:)

Joseph May August 9, 2022 at 1:13 AM Finding moments of peace by the water. You captured the serenity of the image well Victor

Beryl Edmonds August 9, 2022 at 12:45 AM It’s lovely to sit in peace beside still water, just thinking and taking in the beauty of nature. An enjoyable read Victor… Belle

Anne-Lise Andresen August 8, 2022 at 10:56 AM - Lovely place to sit and daydream ... a wonderful poem, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 8, 2022 at 10:50 AM Your portrayal of a daydreaming little boy, in the peaceful moments before voices are heard, is a charming one, Victor.

Kim Rodrigues August 8, 2022 at 9:33 AM Love the picture of the boy, the imagery, the angst of hungry predators and especially the thought of a young boy in meditative spirit feeling at peace. Well done! Hugs ~ Kim

Sara Kendrick August 8, 2022 at 8:05 AM Ahh!! Little boys are so awesome and grow in in the most delightful way. Sara

Anitha Jayasankar August 8, 2022 at 7:11 AM Your ability to write verses so apt for any picture is amazing Victor... Just loved the picture of the kid sitting lonely... Oh my, what's going on in his mind, I wonder... Have a blessed day... ~ Ani

Vijay Pandit August 8, 2022 at 5:46 AM You painted the picture eloquently as always, Victor. Much enjoyed the scenery and peaceful surroundings you convey in this poem.

Valsa George August 8, 2022 at 4:27 AM Though your poem is so sweet, I feel uneasy at seeing this child sitting alone at the water ridge. He is not mature enough to save himself if he gets startled by something unexpected .....

Connie Marcum Wong August 8, 2022 at 2:52 AM What dreams he must be envisioning. My son was very inventive as a boy and shared so many ideas with his sisters. They all got on so well when they reached their teens. I enjoyed your poem Victor. Blessings xxoo