The Sun Gleamed Upon The Calm Lake Poem by Deanna Samuels

Yesterday, the sun gleamed upon the calm lake
Loons waded silently through the tranquil waters
Their wake barely making a ripple as they moved forward
Bathers lazily laid upon the narrow sandy beaches
Soaking up the ceaseless warm rays of the sun
A few motor launches whisked over the becalmed lake
Stirring up waves which reached rocky or sandy bank edge
Causing many small craft to choppily bob up and down
Though safely moored alongside private docks and jetties
An occasional small float plane landed smoothly on the water
Glided gracefully upon water surface to its owner's mooring
The day progressed unrushed into the early evening
A pleasant slow relaxing motorboat ride around lake ensued
The air was warm and windless, quietness pervaded
Espied neighboring cottages of modest build to luxury abode
Large lots and tiny plots edged the lake, upkeep kept with pride

Today, what a change overnight as the new day broke into light
Mist lay upon the lake waters reaching to the far banks beyond
Trees were almost enveloped in an eerie white haze
The lake, now devoid of any wild life or sailing activity
Tied up motor craft, paddleboat and jetski dripping and damp
Stillness and serene quietness evoked the whole nearby scene
Lily pads afloat as tiny islands harbored frogs in nearby small bay
An hour passed, mist gradually lifted, dark clouds gathered
The deluge started slowly, gathering momentum
Soon, the rain fell steadily, easing off for short intervals
Still, the heavy fall continued, almost without stop
Morning went by and into the noon time, two meals partaken
Board games played as interesting activity to pass the time
At last, mid-afternoon, clouds parted, a glimpse of sun appeared
The lake and surround cleared its air, returned to former beauty
With calmed scene, alas, time to go home, but with sunshine above


Written at Halliburton and Richmond Hill - 17th August 2019