Summer Playground
Gentle waves lap the shore
in late afternoon sunshine
Seagulls squabble in sand
squawking displeasure
A chocolate dog patient, disciplined
sits quietly by her owner
Paying the noisy birds no attention
Concentrating on the water’s movement
Her summer playground is
reflecting the sun’s orange glow
Waiting for the signal she knows will come
And it does, right on cue
One word is all that is needed
and sheer joy explodes in
showers of salty spray
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Merril is hosting D'Verse Poets tonight and has asked us to write
a summer ekphrastic poem using one of the paintings she chose as
our inspiration. I chose the one by Peder Severin Krøyer,
Summer Evening at Skagen. The Artist’s Wife and Dog by the Shore
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I love how both are quietly reflecting and waiting for the magical moment.
Thank you Grace ☺️💕 It reminded me of my dog
That is a well behaved dog… so faithful to her mother
Yes a sweet dog like mine ☺️💕
Love this – wonderful descriptions to repaint this picture.
Thank you so much ☺️💕
A lovely sense of what this dog is picturing. A lovely summer poem.
Thank you Merril ☺️💕
You’re very welcome. 😊
Excellent imagery of what happens in their minds…
Thank you Reena ☺️💕
Beautifully written Christine
Thanks Sadje ☺️💕
You’re welcome