Steadfast

another 5 min write after seeing an image on tv today.

Steadfast

 

Ravenous, insatiable waves

 gulping rocks

 spewing up foam.

 

Roaring in anger.

 

She watched

standing steadfast in

their wake

like a beacon repelling the darkness.

 

 Thunderous thrashes

reaching ever further,

 clawing

  to pull her into

  the gaping trough

of self.

 

And the moon,

 the beautiful moon,

 watched in awesome silence

before calling the

menace

back home.

 

Stella Armour © 2025

Author's Note

took longer to find the image than write the poem :)

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

you really paint a picture with words here. the scene plays out like a drama with the angry waves, the stubborn reefs, and the moon - angelic, a voice of reason. there are many layers to this work, and it is so interesting to read into - that the tide is turning within ourselves, and the moon appears in our sky to turn us towards peace. however, it is impeccable on the surface as well. the descriptions here were amorous; and the rhythm licked off the page like waves.

[Stella Armour]

Such a lovely review Ern, thank you so much :)
Stella

[A.H.]

A picture is worth 1000 words they say, but here a few words itself have painted a picture. This is great imagery here, every line here is making those beautiful brush strokes and the painting emerges out of the depth of poet's consciousness. The moon played the spoilsport at the end, calling it done. Otherwise, the pen wouldn't have stopped inking more :) The layers in this write is really striking. Enjoyed reading it, thanks for sharing this wonderful write.

[Stella Armour]

You are very kind A.H.

Thank you so much, i had thought about painting that picture in acrylics , maybe i will do my own version of it with her there.

Stella

[A.H.]

Thank you, that's very kind of you too, Stella. Have a wonderful day :)

[Stella Armour]

Well it is 9 pm here in England and so bedtime very soon. I am enjoying reading your poetry ..

Stella

[A.H.]

oh! my bad, didn't notice that. It's still late afternoon here, US time :) Thank you so much for reading my poetry, appreciate that.

[Stella Armour]

no problem , it works both ways when we share reviews with others and i like what you write..

Stella

[A.H.]

sounds good :) A.H.

[Dylan Macadham]

The search was worth it ... a perfect image for the thoughts that torment us, matched by a powerful write!

[Stella Armour]

Thank you Dylan ...

Stella

[Robert Trakofler]

Damn that moon! Always making such a mess on my shoreline:/ push pull push pull make up your mind already:/

[Stella Armour]

Hi Bunny, that beautiful moon knows a thing or two :)

[Chris Shaw]

The moon sees it all. Dear Stella, the imagery in this poem is superb. Several meanings come to mind. Lovely. 🌹

Chris

[Stella Armour]

Hi Chris, hope all is well with you and yours .
This was a moment when i woke up from falling asleep in the chair and this vision was on tv .. just a fleeting image fom a programme. perhaps i should doze off more often lol.
Thank you..

[Poetic Beauty]

The moonlight and waves of the ocean crashing onto rocks is amazing. The visual painted in the mind are stunning and the words chose are done with care and perfection

[Stella Armour]

Good morning PB, and thank you for painting the image in your mind :)

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome

[jacob erin-cilberto]

oooh, like "gulping rocks/spewing up foam"
Sometimes life hits us so hard and in so many waves...but when we bend but not break, we can withstand the breakers, last out the torrents and finally enjoy the calm of inner peace.
j.

[Stella Armour]

That is the trick sometimes Jacob, lean into the wind until it abates then relax in the calmness.