Silver Waves Upon the Shore

Pushed there for a thousand years
and will be for a thousand more,
pushed there by the gentle winds
the silver waves upon the shore.

Ancient trees who watched here daily
are now dark silhouettes 'round the rim,
as dusk settles in over the still lake
and a dragonfly takes a final skim.

As the sun dips below the surface
silver waters gain a hint of gold,
their riches flow around my feet
giving me memories to be told.

The sands of time sift down below
where life goes drifting by,
and laid there for a thousand years
and beneath them, so shall I.

And become like a silhouette
to watch all life drift by,
and reliving in every moment
never stopping to ask why.

Pushed there by flowing currents
and the wind's most gentle roar,
I fade away like the golden sun
glint silver waves upon the shore.
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Date: 2/24/2020 10:16:00 PM
Fabulous! A fav for me. You are very talented. I felt better having read it! Thank you.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 10/1/2020 4:50:00 PM
Thank you so much Timothy :)
Date: 3/20/2018 6:23:00 PM
Incredibly beautiful, inspiring, and comforting. Thank you so much for writing this!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/19/2018 6:02:00 PM
You're welcome, Carol ... Thank you so much for reading :)
Date: 1/27/2017 10:14:00 PM
Such beautiful descriptions! Loved it thoroughly.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/27/2017 6:27:00 PM
Thank you, Afzal. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem :)
Date: 9/5/2016 4:15:00 AM
Yes its lovely and infinitely sad. It begs the question "why" though.well described too, I can feel the water lapping at my feet
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 10/2/2016 8:05:00 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poems, Jannie. I appreciate that very much... This poem is really about death and where I might find myself after death, as a part of nature itself. While writing this I imagined myself in spirit, watching all forms of the living that may drift by me. And, they would remind me of the good times that I once had in my own life :)
Date: 7/18/2016 1:32:00 PM
What a beautiful write, loved everything, the repetition of silver and gold, makes this a rich read. My first time reading you, and i can see you have a special gift.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/27/2016 7:44:00 PM
Thank you so much for reading. I do appreciate your nice comments, John :)
Date: 6/19/2016 10:08:00 AM
This poem has a melancholy beauty about it Casarah. It is lovely! I love your line about the silhouette watching...kind of like the shadow self. Brilliant! 7 ; )
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/26/2016 3:44:00 AM
Forgive me for calling you Casarah, I just left her a comment and had her name on my brain Kelly. Sorry.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/18/2016 9:02:00 PM
Thank you so much, Connie... Please forgive my late reply to your comments. I haven't been around much lately. Just needed to take a break from writing for awhile :)
Date: 6/1/2016 3:46:00 PM
Glad to drop by this gem....I love the read of nature......A.M.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/15/2016 10:38:00 PM
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, A.M... Thank you for reading :)
Date: 5/26/2016 12:18:00 PM
remarkable weaving of expressive thoughts, kelly... a beauty of a piece!..huggs
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/14/2016 10:17:00 PM
Thank you, Nette. I appreciate your kind words on this poem :)
Date: 5/24/2016 7:48:00 AM
How beautiful!! This is os lovely.. Congrats on your amazing win!! :) :)
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/14/2016 10:07:00 PM
Thank you so much, Sneha. I really appreciate your kind congrats and comments :)
Date: 5/23/2016 1:47:00 PM
Truly a pleasure to read. Congratulations on your win!!...Larry
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/11/2016 7:40:00 PM
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Larry. Thank you for reading and for your kind congrats :)
Date: 5/23/2016 11:44:00 AM
Terrific Quatrain Kelly, a most deserving win...
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/11/2016 7:11:00 PM
Thank you, Charlie. I really appreciate your kind congrats and comments.
Date: 5/23/2016 6:50:00 AM
There's a nice flow to this poem, very enjoyable read :)
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/11/2016 7:03:00 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, Davor. Thanks for reading :)
Date: 5/23/2016 6:23:00 AM
Kelly, congratulations on your top of the podium win for your very beautiful poem. 7+Fav, Hugs, Sandra
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/11/2016 6:58:00 PM
Thank you for the fav, Sandra. I truly appreciate your kind congrats and comments... hugs :)
Date: 5/23/2016 4:41:00 AM
Congrats on your top placement in this contest with a superb write!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/10/2016 9:18:00 PM
Thank you, Brian. I appreciate your kind congrats and comments :)
Date: 5/23/2016 12:30:00 AM
Kelly, thank you so much for the awesome entry. Congratulations and thank you for sharing a poem you are proud of. Stop by my latest blog "Innocent of All" and enjoy the warm smile. :) **SKAT**
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/10/2016 7:09:00 PM
Thank you, Skat. I was truly honored to be placed in the top spot in your contest. Thank you once again :)
Date: 5/22/2016 10:24:00 PM
Wonderfully written Quatrain Kelly, calm and gentle.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/10/2016 7:11:00 PM
Thank you, James. I truly appreciate your kind words on this poem :)
Date: 5/19/2016 1:22:00 PM
Absolutely superb Kelly, such great rhyme and flow, so full of nature tones. Have blessed day, Gordon
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/8/2016 2:31:00 PM
Thank you, Gordon. I really appreciate your kind words on this poem... Have a great day, my friend!
Date: 5/19/2016 8:42:00 AM
Wonderful Silver Waves Upon The Shore And recollections that come ...And become like a silhouette... of Fancy Fairy
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/8/2016 2:20:00 PM
Thank you so much, Ovidiu :)
Date: 5/18/2016 7:47:00 AM
Excellent. Lovely piece of poetry. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/8/2016 1:32:00 PM
Thank you for reading what I share. I appreciate it very much :)
Date: 5/16/2016 5:54:00 PM
I really like this one..I enjoyed reading it..It has good rhythm and flow..I like the carrying the theme through out of waves upon the shore..Thanks for the honor of placing in your contest..I appreciate you reading and finding my work worthy of placement..Sara
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/7/2016 12:55:00 PM
You're welcome, Sara... I appreciate your kind words on this poem. Thank you so much for reading :)
Date: 5/11/2016 1:48:00 PM
Pushed there for a thousand years.....upon the shore, loved much. Beautiful imagery my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/6/2016 7:18:00 PM
Thank you so much for your nice comments, my friend.
Date: 5/10/2016 10:12:00 PM
Kelly, I love reading your poems... PD
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/6/2016 7:04:00 PM
Thank you for reading, Linda. I'm happy that you like what I do :)
Date: 5/10/2016 4:44:00 PM
I love the silver waves upon the shore....as the sands of time sift down below! Lovely imagery, too...well done! ~ Regards // paul
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/6/2016 6:45:00 PM
Thank you, Paul. I really appreciate your kind words on this poem :)
Date: 5/9/2016 3:07:00 PM
A very beautiful piece of poetry, Kelly...I am most impressed! My very best regards...And warmest wishes. :) john
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/3/2016 2:55:00 PM
Your kind words on this poem really mean a lot to me, John. Thank you so much for reading... Have a great weekend :)
Date: 5/8/2016 3:16:00 AM
KELLY, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. *SKAT
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/3/2016 2:35:00 PM
Thank you for reading, Skat. I appreciate it very much :)
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