Paint-fading planks
Imposing rise of time
Split ends upon this earth
Signs I never mind
While intuition may not resist
Our loss amid watery depth
For it speaks unfathomably
Past triumph and tragedy
Indeterminate as a day’s worth
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April 14, 2010 at 11:22 am
beautiful poetry and photograph. your choice of photographs are so soothing, they soothe the very soul.
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With warmest wishes,
April 14, 2010 at 11:23 am
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April 14, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Happy New Year to you, Sharmishtha!!! May the new year be joyous!
Thank you 🙂 My gratitude
April 14, 2010 at 12:18 pm
a beautiful poem and picture, it made me feel like I was there on the pier. Awesome!
April 14, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Glad you like it, Viola 🙂 It’s really an unassuming spot, calming…. the sunrise at that time made it look considerably more dramatic that day. Cheers
April 14, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Very calm, tranquil and soothing Adam. Could be read both ways as in structural piers and friends, at least I may claim some who soothe me ;-)I also see there’s a new book out soon? My kindle is excited! Lovely musings once again Mr D. Hope you are well.
S
April 14, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Thanks, Shan. I’m well. You’re right on point(s) with your interpretation & fortunate to have such good friends, me too 🙂 Hope your week rocks!
FYI In & Out of line is available through Amazon.com in paperback. Sorry no Kindle for that one. (click on the sidebar cover to find out more)
April 14, 2010 at 3:28 pm
the picture is breath-taking and the poem is impressive.I appreciate your choice of words not only in terms of rhyming ( depth worth ….) but also meaning ( depth , unfathomably…)
well done Adam.
April 14, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Super kind of you. Thanks 🙂
April 14, 2010 at 4:53 pm
I love coming over to your place and sitting and relazing. I take in all of your words and your great photos…with a big smile on my face. Thanks. I have had,,,and am still going strong….a loooong day! 🙂 Have fun!
April 14, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Thanks, Doraz. Having a long day too, and still going…
April 14, 2010 at 6:15 pm
You just made me homesick for my youth on a small lake in southern Michigan. Love the poem and the photo! 🙂
April 14, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Warning: poem may cause homesickness lol No wonder you paint water colors so well. Even better the Michigan tie 🙂
April 14, 2010 at 6:52 pm
wonderful poem dustus…it stirs some memories for me as well…
April 15, 2010 at 6:51 am
Brian, you’ve written some amazing pieces… the one I just read is outstanding & very emotional…
“For you, My Son”
http://www.waystationone.com/2010/04/for-you-my-son.html
This one got to me. Thanks.
April 14, 2010 at 8:31 pm
this poem makes me think of the timeless natures of water, the sea.
nicely done
April 15, 2010 at 6:42 am
See what you you mean. I’m definitely inspired by lakes/oceans for similar reasons, especially that timeless sense.
April 15, 2010 at 3:14 am
Great words for the picture. Excellently done.
April 15, 2010 at 6:36 am
Thank you, Anthony.
Have a great day!
Cheers
April 16, 2010 at 1:59 pm
beautiful post!
April 16, 2010 at 1:59 pm
all three new awards for you,
have fun!
April 16, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Thank you for the compliment and awards 🙂
Have a nice weekend, Jingle
April 18, 2010 at 6:56 pm
everything in this post are for you,
10Q,
Thank You!
April 19, 2010 at 5:42 am
You are too kind 🙂 Extremely nice of you, J. Always appreciated.
Have a great week!
April 21, 2010 at 6:46 pm
you’ve illustrated a beautiful picture with yet such simple words in this poem ~
thank you for the always kind and flattering comments; i’m so glad that you enjoy my work ♥
April 21, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Thank you 🙂 I enjoy your writing style.
April 26, 2010 at 11:08 am
Seemingly simple poem at first gander, but packed with meaning. Very well written with a very nice rhythm to it.
April 26, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Appreciate the compliment, Michele. Thanks for saying that 🙂
May 10, 2010 at 1:24 am
Stunning photos! I adore the post so much! xoxo