We stop and listen to the song of the sea,
the stutter of wind and shadow of rock
the brave, black glitter of water and slate
Past us a boy runs, towing a kite,
its material soul strums against invisible wind
along the white, stony path to Constantine Bay
Here, sing out pebble bells and buzz of boats
The swirl of a skirt ripples and dances,
in waves reaching out to its blue lacy folds
A black dog dashes, paws etching the sand,
tail dancing, pink tongue glazed with salt
he runs to the surfers on thick, bent boards
skin golden, like kings in the bronze Cornish sun
This is the sum of childhood dreams and old boys’ memories
where the wind, sea and sand wait for us to return,
until nothing is left
but our song
Celeste Goschen writes short stories, some of which have been published in Every Day Fiction. Her poetry is inspired by her travels.
12 Responses to “CONSTANTINE BAY • by Celeste Goschen”
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April 23rd, 2009 at 1:55 am
Very lyrical. I loved it.
Axxx
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:59 am
Interesting poem, some beautiful images. The third stanza of the dashing dog doesn’t seem to fit with the other stuttering and rippling sounds and images which are quite beautiful. The words “material soul” referring to a kite seem poorly chosen. The word “soul” is usually confined to conscious beings, although many people believe that all material, counscious or not, is part of an over-soul containing it.
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:27 am
I want to be in this place! Very nice.
April 23rd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I’m closing my eyes and I’m there! Awesome. Loved this.
April 23rd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
I really enjoyed this. Pretty picture you painted, Celeste.
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Very lyrical and lovely images. Thanks!
April 24th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Wonderful descriptions and pitch-perfect all the way through. You got a 5 from me…
April 24th, 2009 at 5:34 am
On re-reading and re-consideration – change of mind about the “black dog” – the entry of the unforeseen, the before-unknown “intruding” into the placidity of the “before” world. This great poem has a depth which at first reading I did not grasp.
April 27th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Thank you all.
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July 9th, 2009 at 6:48 am
Stunning imagery