Allure.
Half-hidden by shroudy damp gauze
the bounty of dawn over
my homeland defies misty mornings.
Each granite-clothed cove along the
shoreline waits for Sol's
rising like Phoenix when night lifted
she, duly exposed and
seductively drying poses for visitors
with unbroken thrust.
Coastal virginity still in tact despite
mining abuse she remains
rare in beauty as bracing her walls
she laughs at gales, throws
back stone shoulders and flaunts her
bare boulders at ocean's
approach, breasting huge waves this
ageless vamp means to
retain full allure for coastal walkers.
Storms have engraved a raw majesty
on Cornwall's honed face
that once gazed at draws lovers back.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
Offline) - Published: April 12th, 2018 03:40
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A perfect title. It lived up to its name. Your sense for description and making things seem almost visible is astounding. Well done.
Heartfelt thanks for this encouraging comment Nicholas - so glad you enjoyed the read,
Well described and a more than a couple astoundingly assembled lines.
Personification seemed to fit here when describing my homeland's allure - glad you enjoyed the piece Davey and your kind comment is muchl appreciated
Beautiful poem and I am in awe of the views of your coast that you share with us.........
This southern peninsular is all that and more dear Lorna - wish I could wrap a bit up to send some of the colourful flora to you when April breaks records with scents and flavours of a Cornish Spring.
Ditto everything said before me - you're the ultimate wordsmith Fay.
Aaaah -- humble thanks Michael for this kindest of comments. Pleased that my work finds a place in your busy days.
the poem is awesome
Well thank you muchly for your visit and comment - so pleased you enjoyed the read about Cornish allure.
CORNWALL ~ A Perfect Peninsular ~ Timeless & Touched by the hand of God ! Thanks FAY for perfection in Poem 'n Pic and reminding us ~ that in essence ~ MPS is a POETRY SITE ! How a Poem ends is equally as important as its start & middle ! I love you final verse !
Storms have engraved a raw majesty
on Cornwall's honed face
that once gazed on draws lovers back
Angela & I have enjoyed Cornwall separately and together and it always draws us back ~ again & again ~ AMEN ! We love you FAY for being a perfect poet and sharing freely with us ALL ~ Yours ANGELA & BRIAN XOX
Your own experience of Cornish allure comes through in the comment and so pleased the you enjoyed the final small stanza -- yes I agree that the peninsular on which I live is perfect for poets and painters alike and has provided all the inspiration needed for art in all forms to emulate its beauty - - hugs of thanks for this lovely comment and hoping its timeless draw will bring you both back again before long.
A lovely write Fay.
Thanks Orchi.
A beautiful write, my dear Fay!
Alluring indeed! An awesome poem and the view your pic shows us is beyond beautiful!
I enjoyed the read! Your personification of your homeland is so inviting. Perhaps one day my eyes will be privileged to witness its beauty!
~Laura~
What a wonderful write Fay, the seduction of the cliffs tantalising all.
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