on the headland, September 4

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 14 Sep 2013
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Spongy turf,

bright, glowing gorse and heather

– carpeting quilt of gold and red

[prickly feather bed],

with a sprinkling of harebells

quivering, shimmering;

skimming swallows jet around,

and twittering martins,

honky croak of ravens;

sea mist shrouding the cliffs,

patches of dappled light stippling the ocean –

pale sunlight easing through grey ceiling.    
 

Certificate U
Poem
Countryside explorations
Nature

Comments

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Your poem paints a lovely picture and gives me the sounds of the birds too. Is this somewhere along the Welsh coast? Makes me want to visit,

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

It was on the little Penarfynydd [pronounced 'Pen-ar-vunith — the 'th' at the end being hard like in 'the'!]' headland near the far end of the long Llŷn  peninsula – the long peninsula of North-west Wales.

We were enjoying a few days quiet walking, having a break from quite intensive caring of elderly parents.

I'm glad you enjoyed sharing of it, thanks for telling me!

Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Beautiful, Rhiannon...just beautiful;-)

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thank you, Tina, so glad many enjoyed this. And nice to see the cherries, whoever put them there!

warm regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Bee on

What beautiful description! I wanted to be there; felt I was there, and wanted your words to go on. 

Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Again, so glad you could taste the beauty, Bee.
warm regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by VeraClark on

As rich as a painting.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

That's a lovely comment, Vera, thank you. That is what I was attempting, in words one can capture more than the camera because you bring together so many different aspects you have enjoyed.

warm regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

It was very peaceful, and beautiful. Thank you for your response, Bear.

warm regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Lovely piece with all the sights and sounds to delight the reader.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. Reading takes me back too! Rhiannon