Grey rocks and greyer sea

[anteros_lmc]

Apparently it's National Poetry Day here in the UK. (Is it me, or do these things come around rather frequently?!) Anyway, never mind, it gives me a good excuse to post this rather bitter sweet poem by Canadian poet Charles G. D. Roberts.

Grey rocks and greyer seaGrey rocks, and greyer sea

Comments

[eglantine_br]

Like a punch in the throat. Wow.

We need some heavy LKU and LBU to counteract that!

[anteros_lmc]

It's deceptively powerful isn't it? It's almost verging on the twee but it really packs a punch. I find that the words linger too, it sticks in my head like a song.

[amaraal]

*sniffles*

[anteros_lmc]

*hands amaraal large spotted handkerchief*

[amaraal]

Thanks! *sniffles only a bit* I knew this one and it reminds me never to watch 'Retribution' again...

[mylodon]

It would. Less is always more in poetry and this says huge amounts in just a few words. Luvverly.

[anteros_lmc]

It's lovely isn't it? Simple but really powerful.

[nodbear]

*cries*
but yes - the phrase grey grief map is one I heard a long time ago and found eloquent

[anteros_lmc]

Yes, grey grief map, that captures the same feeling perfectly.