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As The Sun Sets Over Eigg

As The Sun Sets Over Eigg
 Painting By  Tom Barron
Ghosts of viking ships of old,
serenely float in fires of eve,
hues of blue and yellow merge,
to bid farewell in gentle breeze.

Shadows stretch and gaze in awe,
oceans nestle in sea green bay,
birds and trees prepare for sleep,
as nightime waits the end of day.

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A wonderfully inspiring painting Tom. Was a pleasure to enter

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  • Rose Angel gold member
    October 14, 2008
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    Aye lad....Glad I came by to see your poem! Mentioning the Vikings has me intrigued as we had them here in Canada on our east shores...Like Mom before me and Tom, I would like you to have continued with the poem as you have whetted our appetite...Maybe one day you will write on...please let us know...Proud brother of this write! Bravo!


  • Elfin
    October 11, 2008

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    Graham this piece warms the cockles of my heart, being of Scottish descent myself my best poems are written about the Islands and Highlands of Scotland, and this poem reminds me of my own work. If I was to revise this poem I would make it longer, it is too beautiful to have to stop reading after only two stanzas. Please let me know if you ever add more to it I would certainly come back to read it again. Well done son!!!
    Mom xx


  • Lowell Poe
    September 23, 2008

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    This sounds like an ancient bed time story to tell the wee lads before bed.
    Serene and beautiful.
    As is the photo.
    Very mellow
    Life is but a dream....

    Peace,
    LOWELL.


  • Whispering Wind Moderators member
    September 15, 2008

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    for as the night does kiss the day good bye and all prepares for a peaceful sleep... the nighttime waits and shadows play, ocean nestles in her sea of green...sighs...so beautiful thank you kindly dear friend for sharing with me


  • Kazytc
    September 14, 2008

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    Such power and impact!

    Love the bright breezy feel here, the lovely essence and spirit here as wel, wow this is a joy to read and so well penned too, you have a nack of pennning something very special as are you as a person to write this, wow its lovely and alive.
    Poetic Hugs & Thanks millions for enteringout contest and best of luck to you too!
    Kaz.
    Kazytc xx


  • Paloszoo gold member
    September 14, 2008

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    You picked a beautiful prompt for this enchanting piece. I really enjoyed your imagination and addition of the ghost viking ships. That was a great touch! Beautiful imagery. Good luck in the contest. I'm in it as well ;-)


  • crazyfoolartist
    September 14, 2008
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    Really lovely work, very gentle.
    Many thanks
    Tom

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