Waterloo Bridge

In London fog, the river stills.
In silver sleep, it cools and fills
with cobalt mist as dawn unfolds;
above the Thames, the sun bleeds gold.
Into the haze, it pours and pools
like melting opal, liquid jewels
until the brume of morning fades
to prune the sky with unseen blades
that slice the flaming clouds in two
to frame a glimpse of Waterloo.


*Inspired by Monet's painting, "Waterloo Bridge: Sun in a Fog"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Zerbst Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 8:55 PM
Such fantastic words here. I rather think my vocabulary could be increased. What I also like about your poem is the personification/simile. It makes everything come alive.
Callus Avatar
October 16, 2014 at 6:44 AM
Ohhh this is awesome, Heather! You captivate me with your splendid imagery. Apart from a 7 rating this goes to my faves! Glad I stumbled on this poem today. // paul
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 12:13 AM
gosh, last time I saw this was two years ago. I sure hope to see you write more gems like this one, Sweetie!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 2:54 AM
OMG this is gorgeous Heather! I will have to look for the painting on the web. I am going to fav this one. Just breathtaking imagery!
Ryerson Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 3:21 PM
WOW...Going directly to my favs...Miss reading your poetry and I hope all is well with you - Tim
Makama Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 4:22 PM
What a great poem. Its nice reading your piece once again. Keep on writing please.
Lamoureux Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Long time no see, I hope all is well with you Heather
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December 24, 2013 at 3:16 AM
Heather,--Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
Flow Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 4:20 AM
Beautiful. come back, we miss you.I have been away myself but always look to your's first.
Guzzi Avatar
December 15, 2013 at 5:29 PM
Definitely a memorable scene. Happy Holidays Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 5:50 PM
sure wish you would come back, Heather!!!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 8, 2013 at 12:28 PM
Long time no see. The soup is not as good without your added flavor.
Lamoureux Avatar
October 11, 2013 at 5:22 PM
I was hoping to find a new poem. I hope all is well Heather
Onclaud Avatar
October 10, 2013 at 12:32 PM
radiant splash of words painted on a literary canvas, heather...classic!..:) huggs
Lamoureux Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 7:58 AM
Good morning Heather.
Ober Avatar
September 25, 2013 at 8:26 AM
Good morning Rick :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 8:22 AM
wow, I love this lyrical and descriptive poetry. You did an amazing job on recreating that picture.
Carroll Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 6:39 AM
Hi Heather, A most lovely write with melodic flow, Ken
Boskovski Avatar
September 19, 2013 at 9:44 PM
Such a beautiful poem to go along with a beautiful painting! I've seen the painting many times before! You captured the painting very well in your poem! Great poem! Love it! xoxo! :)
Zerbst Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 2:33 PM
Outstanding poem! As usual, I take pleasure in a consistent rhythm and meter, and this one also boasts such amazing descriptory words that really work on the imagination!
Mehta Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 12:59 AM
Beautiful picture painted with words, Heather
Davidson Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 8:37 PM
The imagery paints the picture itself. Beautiful.
Dietrich Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 6:50 PM
wow, I so enjoy coming and seeing your poetry here again. This is beautiful, Heather
Richards Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 6:33 PM
Beautifully written........and one of my favorites of Monet !!!
Lamoureux Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 5:01 PM
I like it, I come from the twin cities of Kitchener Waterloo in Ontario. That's where I lived before moving out west. Therefore the title caught my attention.
Manassian Avatar
September 17, 2013 at 2:12 PM
You paint with your words, my sweet! This was AMAZING! :) Hugs!!!!! The use of colors here....wow
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