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| Squall, 1986 - Andrew Wyeth, |
Worn mahogany groans
beneath my tread,
as I wipe weary
from burning eyes.
Gnarled hands grasp
ladder rungs, familiar,
haul myself up the last few feet
into fortressed turret,
where with love-worn gaze
watch her heave and roll
an outburst upon rocky shore;
a tempest passion sets ablaze
my steadfast heart.
I guide to safety
those unlucky in love,
her tenacious hold
upon their hearts, destructive.
Just as fast
she'll simmer and settle
before adoring eyes,
paint a lover's morning sky
as I retrace my steps, sink
into blissful dreams, her breath
fresh upon my neck as we slumber,
drained and tranquil.
by Margaret Bednar, 11-20-2012
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| Bodie Island Lighthouse by Kay Gaensler |
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34 comments:
This is really exceptional, Margaret!
For me it feels on the wings of love! A very moving piece!
... the old man and the sea. The secrets both must harbor. This is lovely Margaret!!
Glad you didn't skip this one.
Beautiful. "The Keeper" is a
"keeper." :-)
I could feel the bond in this piece ... very well written :-)
I did enjoy the video you recommended ... if I ever remarry, I will wear a crown of flowers!!!
the sea has that effect on me too. I felt the waves wash over me
very nice
A beautiful piece appreciated by someone who was born beside the English Channel, lived many years in the Pacific Northwest and has plans to visit the Carolinas.
The sea and her moods are part of our soul.
Just lovely! Thanks.
=)
Breathtaking capture, Margaret. Beautifully penned!
Ginny took my words...beautiful, breathtaking...a piece you live and feel and not just read.
Soooo beautiful!
The lighthouse is just gorgeous, your poem truly just as lovely to.
smiles....the lighthouse has always been a great symbol to me...lighting the dark and helping others find the way...and the keeper of the light house all the more...smiles....lovely margaret
Gorgeous pictures, wonderful use of metaphor in the poem.
I love love love this!!!! :-)
You make the sea very personal and real, as well as the man who tends her and the assorted flotsam and jetsam she floats. Enjoyed it much, Margaret.
Red sky at night sailor's delight. Red sky in the morning sailor take warning.
Just beautiful Margaret!
Great take on this prompt - lovely to think of almost a coupling of lighthouse and sea. k.
Great take on this prompt - lovely to think of almost a coupling of lighthouse and sea. k.
like Berowne said,this is a keeper!
Woww what a write.... fine!
Nice feel I got from the stairs in the lighthouse stepping up to the top
floor! All the view- clear and bright
although as you say, the job is to bring people home safely :) thanks!
so beautiful Margaret!
Beautifully done.
Wrapped in love....such a lovely embrace, the traveler comes home..
Beautiful, Margaret. Both the poem and lighthouse photo.
A sublime nautical journey of love, familiarity and passion. I was caught inside the details. Thank you for sharing. Margaret. =D
Beautiful...I really like that groaning mahogany...
this is wonderful!!! LOVE it!
♥
Beautiful write - it made me sigh with pleasure.
Anna :o]
Thank goodness for the faithful keeper! Nice.
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