CASTAWAY

Michael Edwards

 

 

CASTAWAY

 

 

The rising wind blew fresh to shore

as flooding tides began to rise

and stronger winds before high water

began to blow a tropic storm.

 

And in this isolated place

engirdled by the rolling hills

I searched through natures miry tracts

unguided over hills and vales

in recesses as yet untrodden

seeking advantageous ground

 

a place where fresh cold water flowed

a higher plot for settlement

with shelter from the heat of sun

and views across the lonely sea

for if a ship should pass on by

deliverance might be mine.

 

 

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 8th, 2017 00:55
  • Comment from author about the poem: I was going to post the fusion poem I started which finished yesterday but was inspired by the first line to write this. Plus another of my watercolours.
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  • orchidee

    A fine write and picture.

  • Goldfinch60

    Very good write with great imagery.

    Love the picture.

    • Michael Edwards

      Thanks Goldfinch - I don't usually write them so quickly - they tend to hang around for days being 'honed' but this one just came in one go.

      • Goldfinch60

        Mine generally come in 'one go', it is just the way I write.

      • swingline

        Anything about tropical storms I love . Though if I were castaway that would be the last thing I would want . One nagging question I have . Is there a missing word after 'fresh' or is it all to be my imagination .

        • Michael Edwards

          Thanks so much - no used fresh as an adverb so nothing missing - just left to your imagination.

        • Tony36

          Great write

        • WriteBeLight

          Love this Michael, painting and last lines, in particular.



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