Out there, beyond the harbour,
all is now quiet.
The choppers have uplifted
their last loads,
The troopships have departed
on their long journey,
and the destroyers,
with last minute Aldis signals
to those on shore,
have taken their station
to port and starboard
of the convoy.
The bands, the banners;
and those who had come to farewell,
still dabbing at tear-wet eyes,
have dispersed.
All is peaceful!
A contest entry
- SOMETIMES BEAUTY IS A SILENT HARBOR by Swan song.
800 points, ended March 20, 2009, 10 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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An excellent poem for this contest and prompt. So very pleased to see it honored with a trophy. Congratulations. I enjoyed this very much. ~Pamela
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my father was in the Navy and I the Army and farewells were always very much like how you described. Thank you for your entry this was a lovely poem
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This is touching, heartfelt, a unique beauty as all is done, all is peaceful. Loved it. Well written. Blessings.
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Denerica
Thankyou for your very complimentary comments, and for your most generous applause.
Best wishes from 'down-under'.
Shenton
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I have to admit there is a certain beauty about this kind of leavetaking, a beauty in the emotion of those left behind.
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Judith
Thankyou for your comments, and for your generous applause.
Best wishes from 'down-under'.
Shenton
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