WINTER SHROUD

Masts wave, through a veil of mist
Bob in the harbor, a mystery kissed
Caught in a swirling, shroud of white
Eerie the spectacle, hovering sight

Fog will lift, when out comes the sun
Later than normal, before mist runs
Back to its place, waiting dark
Leaving shoreline, edged by a park

Sailing boats, retained by moorings
Waiting a moment, to send sails soaring
Head out to sea, relaxing play-time
Stirred by wind, but looking fine

Then back to the harbour, bob and tug
Off ropes at jetties, for safety hug
Making fun scene, whether daytime or night
Allows locals and tourist, to smile in delight

When winter's, eerie mist arrives to coat
Its veil of secrecy, hiding all ropes
Tethered to hold, in numbered rows
Some with a dingy, behind them tow

Whatever the time, sea beauty remains
From ocean to club-house, friendship gains
Those swaying masts, that welcome eyes
That scour a coastline, as sea-lovers sigh......

Crisp and fresh, the climate remains
Off sea breezes, impossible to tame
Yet changes of seasons, time of day
Remind with memories, of sea-goers-play...
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Jun 2017
About this poem:
Auckland is of course the City of Sails...where many own some form of sailing boat in their lifetime.....but drape the scene in foggy mist, and eerie takes control......

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Nuwahri61
Hi Kathy ........Really enjoyed this ...........I felt I was there bobbing around totally engulfed by fog and all you could here was the sound of the other boats...........Regards Nugrin
grizzlyRu
Great write,
Loved it
sophiasummer
How true Kathy, miss my morning breakfasts on Ella Baila.
Many a sunrise was entertained,

Remembering looking out and seeing the boats all bobbing.
Many Lonely for use.

Sophie

xx
niah9
Thank you Ru........thankfully I have lived by water most of my life.......and love it like you......Kathydancing
sophiasummer
And that shines,shall reflect.
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