Shoreline
(Common
Meter Stanza)
The ocean waves come rolling in
There’s not a soul in sight
With heaving breath they break on shore
And burst in brilliant white.
The sound of wind is in the air
The jutting rocks stretch high
Tall redwood trees defiant stand
So tough, and yet they sigh.
Paul Callus is a Maltese
author who writes both in Maltese and English. He has contributed to several
anthologies. Apart from poetry he writes lyrics for songs and has published two
books, one a story book aimed at children (related to his experience as a
teacher) and a historical book based on research.
Well done, Paul, more proof that attention to rhythm and thoughtfully realistic rhyming add much power to a poem, and even more when it's read aloud.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Though I like free verse, I find the musicality and flow of rhythmic and rhyming poems more pleasing to the ear. Regards...paul
ReplyDeleteDear Paul
ReplyDeleteI loved learning about the shoreline in meter rhyme
Where even tall pines sigh at the beauty.
I enjoyed this descriptive poetry.
Good morning, Yancy. Pleased to be meeting you here today, and thank you for your welcome comments. Regards // paul
DeleteYour welcome great writer friend paul
DeleteBlessings to you
Yancy
Dear Paul,
ReplyDeleteReally like this well-crafted poem; it is simple yet envelopes one with the lilting use of meter.
Thank you,
Michael
yet another beautiful poem from you, Paul - I wouldn't expect anything less : )
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