Friday, May 23, 2014

"The Island"

On the Hatteras to Ocracoke Island Ferry
The Island

Like lips pursed, red roofs beckon,
whisper enticements while seagulls
draw halos upon a dreamy sky.

Ocean's breeze swoops ahead,
christens our lover's nest
as we arrive, embraced by sandy shore
and a haven's warm, salty kiss.

by Margaret Bednar, May 22, 2014


T.S. Eliot, whom my oldest son was just talking about today, used human emotion and action to personify all aspects of nature.  I remember on the ferry boat taking this photo and trying to figure out why it intrigued me so… well, I gave it a shot with this poem and rather like it!    I hope you do to.  
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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 23, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    This is wonderful! You've captured the spirit of the island with your pathetic fallacy. And it's a great photo!

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  2. Kerry O'ConnorMay 23, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    I do like this very much. The joy of the observer is transferred to the scene and you have achieved an excellent sense of anticipation in the poem.

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  3. HelenMay 23, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Margaret, take me away! I have yet to explore this part of the US. Lovely write ... Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. Sumana RoyMay 23, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    very much visual...beautiful

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  5. AnonymousMay 23, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    I like the image in the first verse, the seagulls drawing halos on the sky ~

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  6. AnonymousMay 23, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Ah-- lovely--and wonderful how you carry through your opening metaphor. K.

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  7. hedgewitchMay 23, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    I love the image of the pursed lips, Margaret--and of course, the photo, so moody and yet clean. Roof shots like that seem to get into the essence of buildings--homes, shelter, etc--and what could be more so than your poem's take of a kiss.

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  8. Raining IguanasMay 23, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    Not only did you nail the challenge you inspired me to take a swipe at it myself. I haven't written a poem in a couple of months. Bout time...

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  9. pattrsndMay 24, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    Wonderful work, Margaret!

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  10. Kathryn DycheMay 24, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Sounds like bliss.

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  11. JinksyMay 24, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    And your photo looks like a painting!

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  12. AnonymousMay 24, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful poem of place. It is comforting. :-)

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  13. Lisa GordonMay 24, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Your choice of words is wonderful for this beautiful image, Margaret.

    Wishing you a fantastic weekend!

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