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Sunset at Key West

 

It was wonderful to watch the sunset
From Mellory Square at Key West
The sun gradually dropped from the sky
Like a balloon run out of gas and unable to fly.

Then it rushed to kiss the horizon far away
As if it dipped to bathe after a tiring day
Surrounded by the tint of red and gold
The view was brilliant to bask-in and behold.

I was mesmerized to see sheen faded to twilight
It was the blissful sight as day married night
Yachts sailed by and waved adieu with glee
Hushed breeze hummed farewell symphony.

 

The vista soacked in waves and hovered on wings

Chirping birds plucked and attuned heart strings
Those tantalising moments enthralled my soul
The fascinating show that nature stole
 

O’ sun, don’t you get tired travelling all the time?
Unconditionally disperse warmth sublime.

~~~*~~~

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Photo was taken last week at Key West, Florida

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  • carole21
    August 16, 2008

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    very nice write . . liked "Then it rushed to kiss the horizon far away" and "as day married night" . . congrats on the trophies . .


  • MargaretG
    September 9, 2007

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    Congratulations on your silver, Mina! You have many lovely images and phrases, like "blissful sight as day married night", truly a beautiful time.
    My computer is not showing images right now - I'll come back when my connection is better.

    • mina nagi
      September 9, 2007
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      Thank you Margaret...
      Your kind words are as good as a trophy...

      mina

  • PureCountry
    September 8, 2007
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    Unbelievable

    picture and poem combination. I agree with the other contest hostess, you have penned a wonderful poem. I look forward to reading more of your material. I will make a point to come back after the contest and see who wrote such a mesmorizing piece. Many Thanks, good Luck!


  • Death of the Author
    August 28, 2007

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    Beautiful photo and wonderful poem, I think "It was the blissful sight as day married night" that was my favourite line. The only slight niggle is the flow seemed slightly off to me...other than that you did a good job. Thanks for entering and good luck

    x take care x

  • pammy
    January 30, 2007
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    Wooooooooww .....What a poem!..How do you write so good..i really liked this line..>>The sun gradually dropped from the sky
    Like a balloon run out of gas and unable to fly.

    You've done a great job!..keep it up ..from pammyxxx


  • Mari Goes gold member
    January 28, 2007
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    You left Europe again?! Next time take me with you
    I like the sunshine, I like when it's warm. I enjoy watching the sun setting in the Summer almost as I enjoy watching the moon Your poem has a wonderful visual Mina, good read before bed time, thanks


  • Lonely
    January 26, 2007

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    gosh.. I had to open my dictionary for some of the words that you used! lol.. Brilliant poem.. Loved the images you paint.. hmmmm the tint of gold and red and.. the sun like a baloon running out of air hehe, loved the poem.. ended up well too! So nice to read something from you after such a long time! Keep writing

    Soledad


  • sheltered
    January 24, 2007
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    Very descriptive piece here. Had a nice warm feel to it. Beautiful picture too. Thank you.

  • a u r a
    January 23, 2007

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    serene and sublime

    Mina the picture is so breathtaking and your poem is equally tranqualizing -the entire experience of reading this poem has left me feeling very restful and sublime-'Like a balloon run out of gas and unable to fly'-'As if it dipped to bathe after a tiring day'-'day married night'-these were few lines that outshone

  • meena krish
    January 23, 2007
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    While reading this it was as if I watched the nature's play.
    There are some memorable lines in this poem which makes it like a beautiful painting..enjoyed the read! Good luck in the
    contest..take care.


  • baawri
    January 23, 2007
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    Aha I give ****

    Its nice poem to read after a long time from you when I read your last write. It is the same Mina poem stupendous imagination and rhyme and the words make you glide from one line to the other and it presents a picture before the eyes to be at the place shown in the picture.KEEP THE GOOD WRITE.


  • Mekhala
    January 23, 2007

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    Beautiful!! The poem is beautiful and so is the photo...Keep it up! Thanks a lot for the read...Good Luck for the contest...
    Mekhala

  • JM Kenyon silver member
    January 22, 2007

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    A beautiful photo and poem Mina. This (and the weather forcast for home) make me want to go to Florida too! The sunrises dull and sets dull in a NY winter... and now that winter is finally here and the cold appears to have made itself at home, the 70-80ish temperatures and seeing the sun are very appealing.

    I'm keeoing in mind that time makes everything sweeter...lol, so dealing with the NY winter now will only make the end of it that much sweeter.

    Hopefully your trip was memorable and a happy one.

    Sending s and best of wishes always... ~Genei~

  • Pari Ali
    January 21, 2007

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    Many years ago i read about the sunsets in Key west and how people actually went there to see them and always wanted to see one, I am so glad you wrote this and brought it to us.


  • ennovy silver member
    January 21, 2007

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    Magnificent deep prose

    about one of the most beautiful places in the U.S.A. and where I love to spend time, on the beaches and you painted such a vivid picture it took me home...
    excellent read......novy


  • bengalibelle
    January 21, 2007

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    Hi there, been a long time! I always enjoy your poetry and this was no exception.You are specially good with nature and rhymes.
    Thanks for sharing this beautiful experience with us.


  • Sonja
    January 21, 2007
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    It's great to see you back with your poetry and photos. You have a good eye for scene, not only to describe it with your poetry. Poem fits ferfect with photo. As always it is written with nice rhyme. I was enjoable to read.
    ~Sonja~

  • Francis Vincent
    January 20, 2007
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    very good

    i've been to key west
    great topic for a verse
    the imagery was fantastic


  • Jadeheart 41
    January 20, 2007

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    Exceptional !!

    I loved the picture!! as an avid photographer this was a delight to see! Also I thought the poem was terrific! wow you really took me right to the spot! thankyou!


  • Cannonsfire
    January 20, 2007

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    You have painted the most glorious scene with your pen and I could picture myself there watching the sun disappear. Lovely words and thank you for sharing them.

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