Such Unspoken Awe Poem by Ernestine Northover

Such Unspoken Awe

Rating: 5.0


On the shore our footprints are engulfed by the rippling tide,
Their marks defined, then visible no more.
Nothing at all to show that we have ever passed this way,
Along a lonely shale strewn windy shore.

Here the mighty elements converge and grow in strength,
Each one in turn will use its special guile.
A clever tenacious game played continually day and night,
Never planned, for it'll always be freestyle.

These forces, are always changing as they turn about and form,
Increasing with a vigour unsurpassed.
With potency, all hell with venom fierce, is then unleashed,
Assaulting everything with anger vast.

Our pounding hearts that beat so uninvited, loud and clear,
Join with eagerness, the raging storm.
A crescendo of passion rises up and starts to fill the mind,
As two enraptured souls, wholly transform.

As wrath abates and once again a welcomed stillness reigns,
We stand together in such unspoken awe.
Watching the sunset's colours change their reddish flaming hues,
And making our fervent spirits, truly soar.

© Ernestine Northover

COMMENTS OF THE POEM

I agree with Susie. One proudly powerful piece Ernestine... and perfectly titled, too. One of your finest, IMHO. t x

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gone gone 30 April 2007

Ernestine and I agree with Susie, Tara and Sean........wonderful work...thankyou..! ! Love, D.

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Duncan Wyllie 02 May 2007

I vote on this stanza alone Ernestine for I think that it carries enough weight needed to make a strong and beautiful piece, ..shine on! Our pounding hearts that beat so uninvited, loud and clear, Join with eagerness, the raging storm. A crescendo of passion rises up and starts to fill the mind, As two enraptured souls, wholly transform. Love duncan X

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Sid John Gardner. 11 May 2007

Excellent Poem Ernestine.Striking and profound yet has a personal touch which is a unique aspect of your work.Thanks for sharing. Sid John xxx

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Magda Graf 09 May 2007

You really manage to capture the awe-inspiring power of the sea with this poem. I truly enjoyed reading it.

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Francesca Johnson 09 May 2007

I have had to read this through a few times, Ernestine, to recapture over and over the enormity of the poem. Tara suggested that this is one of your best and I totally agree. Those first three lines are spell-binding (and, for me, my favourite part) , and then the body of the poem showing the majesty of nature. The finish, where the stillness comes and the spirits soar, round it off perfectly. Love, Fran xxx

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Cecil (cj) Krieger 07 May 2007

Hi Ernestine... this has to be one of your very best! What great words, so very well placed to create a most enjoyable poem... outstanding!

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Alison Cassidy 06 May 2007

This is a stunning piece of writing Ernestine which combines lyrical descriptive imagery with a powerful statement about the awe and wonder of life itself. You show the reader the paradox of man's insignificance on the one hand and his singular awareness of the mystical on the other. A beautiful poem. love, Allie xxxx

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