Beneath The Ebb

sunset on the water

Swells capped black roll,

beneath the ebb of a tangerine firmament

  swarms of countless schools of bait

 

swirl the waters with opposing motion leaving ripples in the wake.

 

The last trace of light calms the wind and settles the waters.

 

 While the bobwhite’s song helps evening plums bloom a velvety black.

 

My moonlit cove shines for the days fleeting smile has ended.

 

As the first star of night glows, I put down my rod to

 

take in the beauty of life.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

Love the edge of Tangerine firmament… and Bobwhite’s Song.. a Bobwhite clearly speaks “Bob White”.. beautiful serenity. I have been in a Canoe in the middle of Night paddling through trees with Moonbeams shining through the branches of the Trees in Maryland. A very awesome experience. gently, Pat

[Cherrie L Bill]

I have never done that. You may have to grab some paper and 🖊 and let me tag along.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Cherrie.., we once caught a Rainbow Trout… but released it back into the Water… as we knew the Rainbow 🌈 would fade… and so goes each day… as Day fades into Night .. we cherish the Memories.. tenderly, Pat

[Cherrie L Bill]

Thank you Pat that night when we got back in I jotted down a few thoughts and couldn't wait for morning to write it down.

[Patricia Wedel]

My Muse is taking a Sabbatical; however I am able to review many poems in a poetic state of mind. tenderly, Pat

[NotUsinganymore]

Very unique descriptions I enjoyed it.

[Cherrie L Bill]

My husband and I were on the water at sunset and this image just stuck with me until I put it to paper.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Nature affords us the awe of Rembrandt's every day. It is up to us to embrace their pageantry, as you have so brilliantly penned here, Cherrie.

[Cherrie L Bill]

Thank you Kelly

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved how you described place and thoughts. Create a wonderful vision for the reader. Good to slow down and enjoy the view of life and nature. Thank you Cherrie for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Cherrie L Bill]

Moments in nature are my favorite.
Oh- Moments In Nature
Would be a good title for a collection of poems.

[Coyote Poetry]

It would be a good title.

[Ranger Kessel]

I love your content and flow. You have a unique of phrasing that makes me smike. Thanks for the share. I am glad I stopped by.

[Cherrie L Bill]

I'm glad you stopped by. I look forward to returning the visit.

[richieb]

Beautiful imagery flows from this well written poem. Nature delivers outstanding pageantry that can overwhelm the mind to put into words. Your poem captures the mood, light, and movement of a sunset on the water. Outstanding!
Peace and Joy,
Richie b.

[Cherrie L Bill]

Thank you Richie and hope you have a happy new year.

[Wesley Dingler]

Amazing, Cherrie. You painted such a wonderful sunset scene here with even a drop of paint. The imagery is vivid and lucid. It runs with colors.

[Cherrie L Bill]

Thank you Wes, it danced around in my head and I finally got it just like I wanted.

[Casey Luther]

I love the words you have chosen. So very descriptive and colorful. I could see it in my head.

[Cherrie L Bill]

Lately I've been watching the water, the wind and time of day. It really affects the waves. I'm glad you could see it.

[andrew mitchell]

I could not help thinking of the man on the moon with the fishing rod. eloquently written, I must say.