CERULEAN BLUE

Fleeting scenes of lowlands alongside the I-95 South

rivers of marsh grass unfold into the bays

of shallow dark green wash

against the cerulean blue sky

Whiffs of salt blend with acrid odors

of paper mills miles away

loaded logging lorries

hog the byways, trudge along

to the smoke chocked factories

Pancake blurry panoramas

stretch to the horizon

where the sun settles

in advance of its rest for the night

Author's Note

A photo of the Georgia/Florida marshlands (Betty)

Reviews

[poetgurl]

wow that is quite a picture there, Thank you for your write, it's very vivid

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks you for your lovely review!

[John the Baptist]

This is the second nature poem with accompanying picture I have seen from you. Your words complement the image very well, enhance it.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your review.
PS many poets ONLY write about nature, but NOT me!

[alanwgraham]

You've painted in words Betty, a very atmospheric picture of this beautiful place. As is often the case man's activity is hard to avoid. Great photo of what I assume is the area.
Take care and we can only hope for a better 2021
Alan

[Betty Hermelee]

Alan, thank you for your lovely review; alas, you have come to my corner!

[Betty Hermelee]

Forgot to wish you a happy New year!

[Coyote Poetry]

I drove 1-95 often. I was station at Fort Steward for three years. My family lived in Largo. I liked the marshlands. Hello dear Betty and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much fro a lovely review!

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the photo and you are welcome dear Betty.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"Pancake blurry panoramas" god, I love that image...
I want extra syrup on my marshland.
Looking at the picture makes me wonder how many gators there are in this photo that we can't see
from the distance.
beautiful description, Betty.
as always.

j.

[Betty Hermelee]

First let me wish you a Happy New Year! Then let me say thanks a million for your review! Take good care and stay warm and safe! Best, Betty

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... we have travelled a lot in the Bay areas...
the Serenity of Marsh land with green foliage where fish spawn...
perhaps. The Seagulls flying in the Cerulean blue sky disappearing into the Horizon...
"where the Sun settles in advance of it's rest for the night". Quoting some of your words..
paints a picture that awakens calm moments when life was more simple. truly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Ah yes Pat, those calm days when one could reflect, even just for a moment's peace. Now, however, we have been drawn into chaos and scary times. May you have a happy and peaceful New Year! Yours, Betty

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Betty. There is always Hope in the Heart of the World. The New Year has a chance to Cure the vicious Malady that has swept across the Earth. The Miracle of Invention is close at hand... we wait and pray for Healing and Goodwill. truly, Pat