The Wounds At Which She Bled

The wind raised the wave with pleasure over and over, 
exploding with its weight embracing the jagged rocks. 
Seeing the aged shoreline spread like an endless rover, 
of eroded pinnacles. No ship dare seek its locks, 
for its nonexistent shore has suffered severe shocks.

She hugged her woolen shawl, tightly around her shoulders,
to ward off the chill, and walked along the cliffs, looking 
out onto the sea. Waves crashed against battered boulders, 
stirring the cool mist and briny fragrance. Concealing
the love she once shared, but lost to the seas bewitching.


7/27/2017

English Quintain, ababb, 13 syllables
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Vaso Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 8:18 PM
Eve, you just keep getting better and better! I loved this poem!
Ashley Avatar
August 21, 2017 at 9:34 PM
Oh Eve, this is very evokative, the raw beauty of the sea and love lost. Your first two lines are magnificent. I loved and enjoyed your poem! :)
Roper Avatar
August 21, 2017 at 11:15 PM
Thank you, Susan, for your wonderful compliment ~*
Dietrich Avatar
July 31, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Love YOUR love of this wonderful poetry form, Eve and how you represented it so well here!!
One Avatar
July 31, 2017 at 9:10 AM
Wow, this is amazing Eve.. You have a real talent in writing about images.. I like how the poem flowed and rhymed..
Shaw Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Amazing poetry "Eve" - Reminds me of the ragged coast line between "Southen Ireland and the Welsh coast" - Where many a ship or boat was smashed against its jagged rocks - very thought provoking and very well written - Indiana x x x
Roper Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 6:33 PM
Thank you, Indiana, I see a photograph and try to imagine myself there ~*
Williams Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 1:05 AM
Eve you have such a way with words. You take your reader to the scene, I could almost hear those waves crashing against the battered boulders...Maria
Boddie Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 10:31 AM
Life Love Liberty and Justice for us all....it sounds good however how many of us answer that call....rather the "few" in society we call leaders want the rest of us to fall....everyone knows the history of "my" people here and they want our progress to stall....very impressive and inspiring mrs roper....;)
Nusker Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 10:15 AM
Evokes an array of emotions. Fantabulous poem!
Trifiatis Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 2:12 PM
Captivating imagery embraced by poetic mist dearest, Eve!
Smith Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 7:24 AM
The seas will subside and the beauty will once again roll with the tide.
Roper Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 9:41 AM
Thank you so much Tim
Warrior Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 6:31 AM
Very well executed my friend...god bless...^WW^
Roper Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 9:42 AM
Thank you for your compliment, ^WW^
Sands Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 5:58 AM
Now, this is a poem of perfection! Very well done! A favorite :)
Roper Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 9:37 AM
Awe you're so kind, Heidi, hugs
Kiser Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 3:28 AM
In the moment; that gave me a slight chill; I love the ocean but it is something that must be respected. Well done.
Roper Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 9:36 AM
Thank you,M.L., it does need to be respected.
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