Blackrock.
Fiercesomely gaunt like some surprised
mammoth it rises
out of sea's lash.
Time-blackened by relentless breakers
its great salined form
rears the warning that granite takes no
answering back.
Vessals steer clear if with sense for fear
of wrecking against
its open maw when hidden by roarers
they float too near.
Many before have suffered attack but
none more tragic
than Fisherman Jack's tug for in pulling
a capsizing pleasure-boat
away from death
hit rock and lost all hands from his own
deck and those of the Passenger.
Never before had there sounded such
wailing for with no survivors
and within land-sight that old levithian
had gorged then spat out, before
daylight, all corpses.
Just as a reminder Blackrock at every
tide shows its formidable
jaws so be warned.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
Offline) - Published: January 25th, 2017 05:42
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Thanks FAY for sharing an elegant poem with a warning message. There are many rocky (and iceberg) dangers in the Sea often hidden but always sinister ! It's the same with LIFE there are many hidden rocks and pitfalls ~ which we should all avoid !
Yes Brian - rocks such as those I have described are to be found off many coastlines - this was an account of great tragedy nearby some decades ago but I often think of it when the tide exposes the face of that scene. Thank you for leaving a welcome comment.
I think I've said it before, but I do love your use of the language - especially so in this elegant poem
Ah - my thanks to you Michael - your comments are always most encouraging to my writing efforts.
Fay, you have painted a beautiful canvas here with the power of your poetic words! - Raj, New Delhi
How good to see your words of comment here Raj - - and I am so pleased that your read of Blackrock brought you some value my friend.
"Granite takes no answering back". Love that line. Like the blackness of the rock and the darkness of the message make the poem cohesive.
Time-blackened by relentless breakers. Granite was with rare take up. every tide shows its formidable jaws with this amazing imagery. This is very interesting poem shared here.
Thank you indeed for your encouraging comments dear Pintu - am so pleased that you enjoy my work.
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