Vanishing Point
In summer’s late twilight,
violet waves tumble with mystery,
the clouds are shapeshifters,
now ships, now galloping horses
dipping their heads to graze.
This is the place where wishes dangle
and we are hooked–
lungs for gills, legs for voice–
no way to go back,
promises polished like sea glass
shatter on the rocks.
Five years. We still gaze at the horizon,
still listen for his voice, don’t we, Boy?
A tail wag of hope before we turn, leaving
our footprints. Blink, and they’re gone, too.
A poem for my summer ekphrastic prompt on dVerse. I’ve posted several works of art to choose from. Join us!
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
A wonderful poem! Love this line “This is the place where wishes dangle” …
and love you you address Boy…puts me right there with them.
Thank you so much, Lillian! I kind of felt like I was there–I’m pleased that comes through.
I am certainly hooked on this poem Merril – especially the second stanza
“This is the place where wishes dangle
…promises polished like sea glass”
Thank you so much, Laura. That second line came to me as I going for my walk–by the water!–this morning. 😀
where we get our inspiration!
Exactly! 😊
How lovely to see those clouds as shapeshifters, in the place filled with mystery and we can certainly make our wishes. Love the hint of wistfulness at the end. Thanks for hosting.
Thank you so much, Grace, and you’re welcome. 💙
There is such calm on the shores of Skagen, and the lights are as amazing in reality.
I still remember the weekend we spend there..
It sounds beautiful.
I added a very old picture I took on the same beach in 1990
Ah such longing. I am eaisly absorbed into this poem.
Thanks for dropping by to read mine Merril
Much❤love
Thank you very much, Gillena! 💙
There’s a lot of emotion in this one. Beautifully written, very engaging and personal. Bravo.
Thank you so much! 😊
promises polished like sea glass had me dreaming of the sea. great poem.
Thank you very much, Rog.
This is lovely, Merril: both painting and poem! I’m sorry I won’t be joining tonight, but you know my current situation 😅
Thanks so much, Ingrid. Yes, I understand.🙂
Ah, such wistfulness and longing.
Thank you, Liz. I’m glad that came through.
You’re welcome, Merril. They came through very clearly.
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Such a sweet poem, with that wistfulness and longing that Liz mentions. So lovely.
Thank you very much, Marie!
In the way of ekphrastic, the woman in the painting looks back slightly at the Painter who has gone missing in the poem.
Yes, indeed.
Very beautiful imageries.
I can see those ships. This is definitely a Merril painting. (K)
Beautifully written Merril! I love it. I really liked this line…
This is the place where wishes dangle
and we are hooked–
Oh, thank you so much, Dwight! 😊
You are welcome!
A beautiful poem, Merril. I love the reference to the pup. (I posted a link to mine on Mr. Linky but I couldn’t leave a comment. I always have trouble posting comments on dVerse.)
Thank you very much, Charlotte! 💙
There’s no need to comment on the dVerse page–though I wonder why the WP gremlins interfere there? As long as you leave a link in Mr. Linky everyone can find your poem.
How lovely was this poem Merril ❤️ I especially love these lines
promises polished like sea glass
shatter on the rocks.
I felt her sadness and loss.
Thank you so much, Christine! 💙
This is the place where wishes dangle
and we are hooked–
It had me hooked.
Thank you so much, Reena!
Thanks for this prompt. And pleased to see you inviting Bix to the party 🙂
Not surprisingly, our poems are twins. I love the image that others have already commented on. You capture the beauty of the evening and the longing so well.
Thank you so much, Jane. 💙
I thought Bix would like a beach walk. 😊
Yes, not surprising at all.
He’s always up for a walk. Even in the rain 🙂
Beautifully described with a surprising poignant ending
Thank you so much, Derrick. 💙
Oh – that ending – amazing – it just throws back depth over the whole poem.
Thank you so much, Sarah. 💙
You captured the wistful waiting of these two twilight beach walkers…beautifully written!
Thank you so much, Lynn!
my pleasure 🙂
The scene set and then the poignant background – love your response to this painting Merril.
Thank you so much! 😊
It’s all been said. A beautiful response to that gorgeous image.
Thank you very much, Dale. 😊
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For me, the much lauded “sea glass” were brightly colored shards of broken floats, and divers bottles. You and Bjorn wrote book ends it seems; very enjoyable.
Thank you, Glenn.
“This is the place where wishes dangle” such a beautiful line! The wistfulness evoked in this beautiful write is suc bittersweetness. It does the image justice.
Thank you so much! 😊
Really lovely. I especially like poetry with a real narrator ‘voice’..really like the title and concept, and ‘this is the place where wishes dangle’
Wonderful scene.
Thank you so much for your lovely, thoughtful comment, Ain.
Oh my! This is fabulous… the images, the heart, the eternal energy that binds all.
You are a fabulous writer!!!!!!
Hugely evocative and lovely thank you Merril!
Thank you, Susan!