Black Swan - Evening Song Poem by Danny Draper

Black Swan - Evening Song

Rating: 4.6


Nestled in days’ silhouette,
Safe within the spreading jet,
Slipstream waves silver wedge
Crest the tide on evening’s edge
Tapering to the peace of night
Spirit gliding without flight
Across the matte pool still and calm
Uniformity belies all harm.
Wings of grace carry darkness on
Through brilliant days to the shadows beyond.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Lenore Lee 16 February 2012

Pretty. I remember I was in the countryside once and I saw a black swan skinning across the lake, how my heart leaped at such a beautiful site! They really are amazing creatures, aren't they?

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Sally Plumb Plumb 15 June 2012

Lovely piece. I can imagine the scene.

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Sylva Portoian 19 May 2012

Were you happy when you poeted about the Black Swan...? Or you had something sad... You wanted it To fly with thee black wings...! Very thoughtful...!

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Valerie Dohren 22 March 2012

A very lovely poem here Danny - beautiful to imagine the scene.

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Karen Deeks 06 March 2012

Hello.. I ummed and arrred over this or the ribbon write but landed here (glad I did too) you lay beautiful harmonious evening song visuals here. Amongst the dusk I could see the swans slowly gliding leaving behind one of my favourite descriptions in a long time! (Slipstream waves silver wedge, Crest the tide on evening's edge) stunning... There is not one thing I would wish to change and I love the way you set up the continual cycle of life (day through to night) a great tie up to the piece.. Thank you Karen

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Adeline Foster 02 March 2012

Liked this one. We too have black swans in our park in Hagerstown so, of course, I had to read this one. Adeline

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Danny Draper

Danny Draper

Kiama, New South Wales, Australia
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