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Peak
of dreams
Along the shore
rocks and cleft sticks,
water lapping
gently and moving on:
green and blue,
a very liquid combination
breaking down
tufts of sandy earth.
Holding on to
their own space
light and dark
trees
misshapen but
growing confidently,
clamouring to
reach the water below.
In the distance
streaks of cloud
and swirling sea
merge in a
happy fusion,
claiming their
goal at last.
Tide of nature,
tide of man,
reaching
together a greater horizon:
only a few
lonely birds
to observe the striking scene.
One of four poems written by Charles Jobson in response to paintings at the BEAT (Borough of Ealing Art Trail) exhibit at St John's Church, West Ealing in September 2017.
The painting is entitled Calm waters after the storm, by the artist and © Paola Fratticci.
Poem © Charles Jobson. For permission to re-use contact godfrey@wordsout.co.uk.
