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A Poem by Donald Meikle

The boat rocks but not enough to disturb my view


Clouds change shape slowly 


Setting sun spotlights green liver birds on red towers


A mussel seeker sculls by standing,  his oar sometimes a cane


The pier is crowded  with dockers talking themselves warmer


A school of baitfish swirls and dives in brown eddies


I hold the bike against me firmly as the sides open and the ferry stops


The memory disappears as she sets the table.

© 2015 Donald Meikle


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The voice in this is outstanding gifting the reader with a beautiful memory of days ago.

Posted 8 Years Ago


I like the set-up, places and description. I like the way you led to the ending. Memories become needed in old age. My dear Grandfather told me often. Travel, test life and love many. You will need those memories in old age. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 8 Years Ago



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Added on December 3, 2015
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Donald Meikle
Donald Meikle

Halifax, MA



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Liverpool born,USNavy vet. Enjoying first marriage. three daughters, (two bathrooms) one until they left. (a tree that loves me) Poet thru geneology) Scot Irish. Living in New England more..

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