A wooden hull
bumps gently
against the dock
water slapping
across the
shore
skim of glass upon
the lake
distant hills outline the sky.
And in the cottage
mom and dad
are resting
children no longer here
now grown into
careers and faraway places.
They remember the boat.
© Richard L. Provencher
Website: www.wsprog.com/rp/

Comments
threeleafshamrock | July 14, 2009 - 11:58
Beautifully gentle....sigh!
Chris ;)
sarah wilson | July 14, 2009 - 12:07
I agree with Chris.....gentle sigh:)
Richard L. Prov... | July 14, 2009 - 13:06
Hello Chris and Sarah, this is why my wife and I never regretted our move to Nova Scotia 22 years ago. So many ports, bays and the rush of ocean is exhilarating. The poem reminds us of this serenity. This province stimulates writing. Richard LP
sarah wilson | July 14, 2009 - 15:26
Hi Richard. I live near the river Thames in Oxfordshire, England, a beautiful, gentle landscape with rural villages and thatched cottages. It has had a profound effect on me and my creativity. I go to the river every day with my dog, come rain or shine, and every day is different. So I know exactly how you feel about your special place and thought I'd share that with you:)
sarah x
Cavalcaderl | July 14, 2009 - 19:07
new Richard L.Prov this is realyI tranquil. we went to Oxford and walk along river and celeb;Silver Wedd; anniversay. Then big cake made and all shared.yum yum. I keeo saying take me for a walk!costs nothing.Once Yorkshire boat canal and tea past Bishops palace up steps! tea worried boat wouldn't come back. Scenery and fresh air so good for you.
julie x :)I Like to hear about Novia Scotia.
time flies by.bless you all.
Sikander | July 14, 2009 - 19:30
Beautifully phrased, Richard. You manage to convey such an atmosphere of peace.
Wonderful.
Thank you.
Richard L. Prov... | July 15, 2009 - 02:16
Thank you Sarah, Calvacader and Sikander for your lovely comments above. Isn't it great to share ones work. Each of us desires to do our best to present a new viewpoint, a fresh pair of eyes on common and everyday subjects. Such fun to write. Richard LP
ps: Have to share. I had the honour of sharing the podium, each of us four local poets read on cable television this morning. So awesome to read to a large audience. I wish we had the opportunity like I used to read about the Russians who used to have large theatres filled with poetry lovers.
Richard L. Prov... | July 15, 2009 - 02:17
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Nathan Bednarek | July 22, 2009 - 19:37
Amazing.