Whispering Ferns

Mile high bracken upon the Beacon
Under a clementine moonlight,
In shadows drifting to and fro
Like the tide upon the silken sea.

 © Harry J Horsman 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hamilton Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Nice write Harry, congrats on your win in Greg's contest!
Faulkner Avatar
May 26, 2021 at 8:07 PM
So tranquil and alluring, especially love 'under a clementine moonlight' - many congratulations on your win!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 26, 2021 at 9:36 AM
Congratulations on your win. I love your "Whispering Ferns" write. "Beautiful" Have a blessed day writing away.................
Barden Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 4:45 PM
Sincere congratulations on your win in the Liberum Divisa 5 Poetry Contest, Harry - thank you so much for entering! This was a very tough contest to judge as there were SO many wonderful entries - I loved reading your submission. Blessings! - the bard
Ricci Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 3:15 AM
Good Morning - I very much agree with Evelyn Judy Buehler that your words and scene within your entry are wonderful imagery which is an excellent of poetry. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy poetry and your day. PS - I very much like your title which is poetic all by itself.
Buehler Avatar
May 1, 2021 at 12:49 PM
Wonderful imagery! This is so enjoyable, Harry. :D
Kendrick Avatar
April 27, 2021 at 4:32 AM
I like the descriptions in this one. I remember reading before the line "like the tide upon the silken sea" because I remember a line from Robert Frost that said something about flowing like silken tent. Your presence at my work is always captivating. Sara
Michael Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 5:46 PM
I could picture the ferns shadow dancing...
Lawrence Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 10:26 AM
So visceral...and lovey. My mind flows with with the images with your words. Susan :)
Woodrow Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 9:45 AM
intrigued as to how this fits in the original poem 'the old jam jar'...going to have to search it out. Great stanza! :)
Fleming Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 9:07 AM
Title arrested my gaze Harry...glad it did so. Beautiful piece of poetry this. My very best regards! :) john
Buhagiar Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 8:22 AM
What an extract, stupendous. Best for a win.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 8:05 AM
Beautiful harry, I could float upon that silken sea. xx
Proxenos Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 8:02 AM
Bracken from its height, and moonlight drifts to and fro in shadows as do the tides, they bring about a calmness resembling a silken sea. This is a fav for me Harry. Awesome verse. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Sands Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 6:33 AM
So beautiful Harry. I enjoyed this :)
Pandit Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 6:12 AM
Your poem is gem harry--exquisite vocabulary!
Krutsinger Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 4:17 AM
Ah such beautiful imagery.
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