Who

Fay Slimm.

Who.

 

Who visits this seductive peninsula

where birds circle un-climbable cliffs

can gasp at waves holing hard granite 

yet seeing field stock shiver in batter 

            of wind will yield to its native history.            

 

Who covets this ocean-coved wilderness

and imagines  caverns where lies hidden

the pastness of gale-sunken ship wrecks

when high-tide gatherings came readied

    for in-drifts might find salient mystery.  

 

Who values this storm-shaken corner

will reason its mere isolation affords

an adventure in sky-scraper freedom

where nature, with non-interference

invites experience of kept simplicity.

 

Who tastes raw beauty could remain 

resistant to more of the same ?         

 

 

  • Author: Fay Slimm. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 18th, 2021 05:16
  • Comment from author about the poem: A tribute to the lure of this coastline where I have long lived and loved its seduction. Hope you enjoy.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 45
  • Users favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek, spilleronsheet.
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Comments9

  • dusk arising

    Well I gues the answer to the question Who? is our Fay, lover of the natural world with the salt of Cornwall in her veins.

    Wonderful wordsmithery delivering wild, coarse, ruggedness of this storm torn coastline which makes it so attractive to us soft bellied land lubbers from afar.

    Aye but deep in me bones is a Cornishmans mettel.

    • Fay Slimm.

      Ha - - - not only yours truly enjoys the magic of nature along this south western coastline dear friend --- your thoughtful comments are ever welcome and so pleased you enjoyed the read of Who.

    • L. B. Mek

      'Who visits this seductive peninsula'
      'Who covets this ocean-coved wilderness'
      'Who values this storm-shaken corner'
      (I, do)
      'Who tastes raw beauty could remain
      resistant, to more of the same ?'
      (I, pray - it will)
      beautiful, dear Fay
      simply beautiful: thank you!

      • Fay Slimm.

        Your reviews dear L.B. of my humble postings are so encouraging and many big thank yous for commenting on Who.

      • Garth Rakumakoe

        Loaded with admirable beauty and sentiment. I love it Fay. It's quite attractive.

        • Fay Slimm.

          My gratitude for stopping by Garth - and so glad you enjoyed the read.

        • Neville


          Who knows .. Kernow's of course .. unmistakable, ragged & real ... beautiful ink well spent our Fay .... x

          • Fay Slimm.

            You chose the right words to describe my haunts Nev....... ragged and real - what more could I ask than that of this tribute to Kernow coastline.... here's smilin' at ya for being supportive of my writing efforts with Who..............x.

          • spilleronsheet

            Priceless as gems flew
            The creator Miss Fay, such a beautiful imagery you used
            The words are charismatic as they created the beautiful scene
            Wonderful the nature as you show

            • Fay Slimm.

              I blush most humbly dear poet-friend at your suggestion of words like "charismatic" to my tries at highlighting nature's beautiful gifts. Thanking you most sincerely.

              • spilleronsheet

                Well that makes me joyful that I could add the colour of rose to you
                Your a charming poet
                Your poetry reflects you

              • orchidee

                Good write Fay.

                • Fay Slimm.

                  Thank you dear Orchi.

                  • orchidee

                    And now my next poem - Whom. heehee.

                  • Coyote

                    Excellent!

                    • Fay Slimm.

                      What an encouraging word to use for my posting today Coyote - - shall try to live up to that for next time I write on nature's bounty.

                    • Doggerel Dave

                      Is this the definitive Fay, embedded in country you so clearly love?
                      It would be too easy to see you as fortunate, however you obviously have the wisdom to recognise the harmony of your life, when so many do not and are forever on the move. (Not referring to refugees here)

                      • Fay Slimm.

                        Yes embedded here describes the real me Dave - ancient harmony recognized I never since wanted to be on the move when once seduced by the rugged raw beauty of this dangerous coastline. Glad you saw through my love for its history.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        The magic of the natural world by the coast brought with such wonder by your words Fay.

                        Andy



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