Abating

Fay Slimm.

 

 

 

Abating.


Now summer is blighted

a quieter air takes control

as green becomes autumn-imbued.

 

I follow the lead of change,

basking in glassy-topped sheen

of meandering tide that windless 

creeps up the now crowd-less beach.

 

I while an hour away,

walking the adder-striped

wave-ridged sand furrows and 

wading through shallows of low tide

warm pools feeling like those  long-ago

where we splashed fun over our meetings.

 

Heartache tho' abating

partners all my exploring

and recalls every kiss taken      

before solo beach walking.

  • Author: Fay Slimm. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 7th, 2022 02:31
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Comments6

  • dusk arising

    I think you bring forth the fact that we romantic poets are never alone whilst walking and daydreaming as you describe today on your beach. Something of past loves stays within our joyous hearts. Oh we wonder whether we are fools imagining if they too dream of the past but I know that they do too in similar times.
    After all, love is joy at its purest and who among us does not recall such joys of byegone days.
    Your words took me to the sunny beach days I have shared and enjoyed knowing that such memories are shared too, somewhere, sometime.

    • Fay Slimm.

      You are so right my friend - - we who are sensitive are never alone as love can be with us whereever we are. Thanking you dearly for your perceptive comment.

    • orchidee

      A fine write Fay.

      • Fay Slimm.

        Thank you dear Orchi.

      • Bella Shepard

        A beautiful picture to accompany this beautiful poem. It evokes a dreamscape of precious memories, lingering in wakefulness. Lovely write dear friend.

        • Fay Slimm.

          Ah - am glad you enjoyed the image - I had hoped it would accent the message the verse tried to convey -- Thank you and much appreciated dear Bella for your kind comment.

        • Goldfinch60

          Wonderful romantic words Fay, walking alone with the beach and with Nature can be so uplifting.

          Andy

          • Fay Slimm.

            I thought walking with nature is the thing to do when faced with any loss of romance - -- Thanking you Andy for your continued support.

          • Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose)

            Lovely gentle words fay 🙂 I liked reading your poem

            • Fay Slimm.

              Thank you dear friend - - am so pleased you liked reading the verse.

            • Neville


              I note that there are some lines herein that will without doubt now be as firmly imprinted upon my memory as Daphne du Maurier's mackerel skies have been imprinted .. I just love 'Abating' .. x

              • Fay Slimm.

                You are so so kind but dont stop cos I like it.......... and oh wow fancy putting me on par with the fame of Du Maurier eh ? --- so humbly appreciative and loads of thanks Nev..............x



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