THE WATERS EDGE

nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

The waters edge
Quiet forlorn
Mere ripples left
After the storm
Its thoughts hidden
Deeper still
Its eyelids heavy
A weakened will.

Footprints upon
The muddied grass
The sunshine touches
Waters glass
The windswept lillies
Frayed and torn
Waiting to
Be reborn.

As if a nightmare
Hours ago
The violent nature
Lightnings glow
Now is resting
A quiet scene
Slowly forgetting
What has been.

Author: nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) ( Offline)
Published: April 13th, 2026 02:44
Category: Unclassified
Views: 97
Users favorite of this poem: sorenbarrett, Tristan Robert Lange, Cindy, JAINESH.D

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orchidee April 13th, 2026 03:01
A fine write N. Any buses go to the waters edge, e.g. seaside?!
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 13th, 2026 03:02
  RICKSHAWS TAXIS AND DONKEY RIDES LOL !!!!!!!!!!
- orchideeApril 13th, 2026 03:07
  Oh lol.
  When WILL a bus come along? And what route will it be? lol.
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 13th, 2026 03:23
  its a conundrum lol
- orchideeApril 13th, 2026 03:23
  Do any buses go to Conundrum town? lol. Must go now - gotta get a bus!
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 13th, 2026 03:41
  good luck lol
sorenbarrett April 13th, 2026 04:14
Very nicely worded this poem flows like a quiet stream through a meadow. Well written
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 13th, 2026 04:16
  thanking you, always appreciated
- sorenbarrettApril 13th, 2026 04:31
  You are most welcome
arqios April 13th, 2026 05:56
The poem and image work well together, Norman. The atmosphere is solidly set 🙏🏻🕊️
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 13th, 2026 06:01
  thanking you and much appreciated
- arqiosApril 13th, 2026 06:04
  Most welcome 🙏🏻🕊️
Abdullah123 April 13th, 2026 06:17
beautiful. Incredibly immersive. Great write
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 13th, 2026 06:33
  most kind, thanking you and much appreciated
Friendship April 13th, 2026 07:12
Nicely writing
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 13th, 2026 12:42
  thanks much appreciated
Katie B. April 13th, 2026 07:32
Lovely, Norman!
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 13th, 2026 12:43
  much appreciated thanking you
Tristan Robert Lange April 13th, 2026 08:39
Norman… this settles in quietly…like the calm after everything’s already passed. There’s a softness here that carries weight without needing to raise its voice. Beautiful piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 13th, 2026 12:43
  most kind, many thanks much appreciated
thinkerbell April 14th, 2026 00:26
This poem is so lucidly written and immersive
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 14th, 2026 02:09
  thanks for reading always much appreciated
Goldfinch60 April 14th, 2026 01:15
Lie will always change for the better Norman.

Andy
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)April 14th, 2026 02:09
  yes the ups and downs of life, thanks for reading always appreciated
jim56 April 18th, 2026 06:32
hi thanks for always lovely comments
means a lot jim
jim56 April 18th, 2026 06:32
hi thanks for always lovely comments
means a lot jim
FrasMac May 13th, 2026 11:43
and, breathe. Works for me, the suspense playing backwards, instead of wondering what's still to happen. Nicely done.
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)May 13th, 2026 11:55
  most kind, thanking you, always appreciated

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