Beside the sea

Gold cherry

By Rhiannonw

Mon, 12 May 2025
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Trefin, north Pembrokeshire Coastal path May 2025

… not seaside of the beach and sand
but where the ocean meets the land
with cliff and rocks and flocks
of seabirds rest and nest
on little ledges, nooks.
May carpets bright pink drift of thrift
and starry blue of squill
and many other flowers the path-sides fill.

Isolated caves and coves –
peaceful havens for the seals
to come to breed
and safely leave their pups
while out to sea return to feed.

Far views and peace
just sounds of lapping waves on rocks below
echo up so that we know
the ocean heaves, its voice can grow
when breeze becomes a gale.

To here we have come …

[IP: beside the seaside. A famous Welsh poem is about the old mill at Trefin, and the second line is:
‘yn Nhrefin ym min y môr’, which means ‘in Trefin at the edge of the sea’ Note how Trefin is mutated  to Nhrefin after 'yn' (in) Trefin is pronounced Tre-veen]

 

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon, there's nothing like a trip to the Ocean where ever it may be. That last stanza was stunning and reminded me of my own visits to the coast. Lovely poem and thank you so much for sharing.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. We love this spot, especially in May when the flowers are splurging and so bright in the sun. And the views north and south on the coastal path are so interesting and change all the time even on a short walk. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

very beautiful Rhiannon, I love this poem

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Di. I'm glad it appealed! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

"Far views and peace
just sounds of lapping waves on rocks below.."

Sounds absolutely wonderful. Sites like this make life worth living.

Gorgeous imagery, Rhiannon :)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks Paul. Lovely that there are such places, to step aside to! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

This gorgeous poem is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.

Congratulations.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. I hope many others enjoy their taste of the cliffpaths in May! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

In my opinion one of the best poems I've read on Abc. Inspired.

Tell her to find me an acre of land, between the salt water and the sea strands.

Then she’ll be a true love of mine

Keep well! Tom

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tom The sea can be very restful and calming, though not to be played around with, especially when in a storm! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I'm so pleased this was given golden cherries because I completely missed it when you posted it - what a beautiful poem - very well deserved Rhiannon!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. Rhiannon