photo by Caroline Knopf
©2016 Susan Noyes Anderson
Away and away to the black-bottomed sea
sailed her man on a whim and a wave.
"No creature above or below escapes me!"
was the promise his blushing bride gave.
Harpoon in hand, she stood vigil by day
and by night cast a net in her dreams.
Her veil was the mist, trimmed in fine ocean spray,
and her tears ran in saltwater streams.
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21 comments:
Gorgeous. Funnily enough I’d just left a comment on Irene’s to the effect that the whte dress in her poem suddenly made me think of a wedding dress - why hadn’t I seen it before?. You convey this beautifully.
Love your second verse! This is lovely.
Love the rhymes and images. Reads so beautifully.
Wow, so many contrasts here.
Wow! In company of such a creation, I am speechless.
This poem makes me feel like you nknow the life of a nineteenth century whaler. A hard life for the man and the woman.
I love the flow of the rhymes!
Beautiful, romantic, sad - perfect. My great grandfather was lost at sea, leaving a pregnant wife and two tiny girls. I think this poem has something of the flavour of what I imagine their relationship might have been like.
the thoughts you echo justify the effect of this pic. Immensely enjoyed it!
. Her veil was the mist, trimmed in fine ocean spray, and her tears ran in saltwater streams. that is a beautiful image that evokes loss.
I like the traditional feel here...like an old song...
Now, that is a "classic" treatment of that photo. It has an old school feel in a new presentation. A special piece, Susan!
I loved the photo and of course, I always enjoy your poetry. This was one to heighten my imagination. Hugs!
I really hope she snares that treacherous man... I like the feeling of a song ..
Dumb man! Doesn't he know what he has waiting for him on the shore!
I've often thought I would not be a good sailor or sailor's wife...don't even want to go on a cruise... beautiful words, dear Sue
Beautiful portray!
This is beautiful , are you a water sign ?
Nope, I'm a Gemini. But I grew up near the Pacific ocean, and I do love it.
beautiful ..!
What a tough woman. Sometimes that's what it takes!
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