Published Poem About A Summer Evening Sitting By A Creek “Peguis Creek At Sunset”
The Peguis Creek at Sunset *
I am sitting by the creek at sunset
Soaking in its magnitude and solitude
There is a peace here that is utterly relaxing
A spiritual calm that envelops me
Lining this narrow country stream on both sides are a potpourri of plants
A carpet of beige drooping weeds
Clusters of chocolate and mustard bushes
Towering above all are the glorious trees
Painted lovingly in golden brown, crimson red, and forest green
A fallen tree drinks directly from the creek
The gentle breeze causes the leaves to make a rustling sound
Like a soft, romantic whisper in my ear
I also hear children laughing somewhere to my right
And crickets chirping somewhere in the grass below
I smell a slight hint of pollen and smoke
But the air is clean and refreshing
The sun pokes through the branches and warms me slightly
For it is Autumn
Late September of an Indian Summer
The weather is perfect
A near clear sky, but not too sunny
Warm, but with an offsetting cooling wind
The large dropping sun creates tall evening shadows
On the gravel road and un-manicured grass
And makes the dark, slow-flowing water
Seem illuminated from beneath in certain spots
A stray dog trots past me paying me no notice
Very few birds remain to keep me company
And cheer me from the trees with their lovely songs
Even the friendly mosquitoes are not coming to me
For their dinner tonight
High up above, the geese and ducks fly
in their v-shaped flocks heading south
A goose from somewhere in the left flank
Replaces the tired lead goose at the nose of the “v”
The sky itself is a kaleidoscope of colours
Deep blue overhead
Blending to baby blue
Fading to aqua marine and teal
Which overlaps a pink: with an orange and yellow glow
Finally melting into purple along the horizon
A pale sliver of the grey moon is visible to the left
A jet soars far in the distance painting a streak of white smoke
To blend in with the thin, sparse clouds
The clouds are more condensed and thick on the horizon
Where the sun is setting
Covering the sleepy sun with a fluffy blanket
A motorbike zooms by on the other side of the creek
Kicking up a trail of dust that lingers for a while
I wish I could freeze this moment in time
And stay in this place forever
It is so picturesque and beautiful
The surroundings are so soothing and calming
That I forget all of my worries
Daily minutia and stress melt away
The clouds slowly fade, dissipate, and disappear
The sky becomes ever darker
A new chill in the wind begins to nip at me
Night is upon me
Kevin Strong
1994
* First published by The Taylor Trust in 2009
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Kev
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38 Comments
Matthew WF
Beautiful poetry – really puts you right by the creek! Thank you for sharing!
Retirestyle Travel
Thank you for your kind words. I was feeling so relaxed and calm that night that I had to write it down and share it with the world.
Retirestyle Travel
Maybe you don't have to travel far to have a peaceful, happy retirement. This could be you sitting by any creek or lake near your house.
Pragati Mahapatra
Beautiful! I loved the poem, it's so vivid <3
Retirestyle Travel
Thank you, Pragati. That was my intent (to have a vivid and descriptive poem).
thathappyreader
Absolutely lovely. I can really picture this serene scene. Thanks for sharing.
When 2 become 5
I really felt this, I could feel how blissful this would have been to experience. Thank you for sharing, you're a very talented writer x x
Under Flowery Sky
Very picturesque description of a place that's blended with time
and space looking like an indian summer and observing the world,
very lovely..
Retirestyle Travel
Thanks. This poem is kind of a farewell to summer
Retirestyle Travel
You are very kind. I am glad you felt immersed in your imagination.
Retirestyle Travel
I like that comment. observing the world. I was so amazed that I wanted to share it with words rather than a picture.
Chantelle710
Now this poem reminds me of my trips to my local dam. The view was breath taking, the animals starting to calm down as the sun started to set, and view became more resilient with each passing second. This poem, has a very realistic feel to it. No weird sub-meanings, just a poem about the perfect summer evening.
Retirestyle Travel
That means a lot coming from a ghost writer. This poem is very descriptive and the only symbolism really comes at the end.
Fransic Verso
Amazing peom. I like how it says the bird keep me company haha. It feels good sitting when birds wandering around on the ground.
Retirestyle Travel
Thanks a lot. Yes, the birds were keeping me company and it was one of the many wonders of nature that I got to watch (better than a TV show).
Jamieadstories
Lovely. It is a really visual piece of poetry.
Kevin Strong
I was trying something new in my poetry writing at the time – being ultra descriptive of a scene. It helped that the scene was incredibly lovely and moving.
The Curly Traveling Chef
Such a beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Retirestyle Travel
You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed reading my poem.
Unknown
Pretty awesome poem…
Very descriptive…
The dog pays you no notice, huh?story of my life…
Keep up the good work .
Retirestyle Travel
Thanks. I was experimenting with vivid descriptions of my surroundings.
With dogs and mosquitoes ignoring me could be a sign…
Lisa M. Alioto
Beautiful poem – really vivid imagery!
Retirestyle Travel
Thank you very much. I wanted this poem to be vivid to paint a picture in your mind.
Sue
Lovely poem. I especially like the last stanza!
Retirestyle Travel
Thanks, I appreciate the compliment on my poem.
Graham Crosby
Some lovely images on there and some excellent language choices. A really relaxing tone and an enjoyable read all round.
Literary Express
Powerful imagery. Wonderful read. Love every bit of it! Thank you for inditing such a great piece!
Retirestyle Travel
That means a lot, thanks. You felt exactly how I wanted this poem to make you feel.
Retirestyle Travel
Thanks for the kind words and support. I felt I had to capture that moment in writing and share it as a poem.
Luana
So beautiful, it's as if I were really there, watching the sky and the surrounding. It dissipated my anxiety, and it was only through words. I love it!
Retirestyle Travel
Thanks for the compliments, Luana. This relaxing poem is almost like meditation for me when I read it.
Rebekah Charles
Beautiful poem. I love the flow of words and the pictures. Felt like was there ��
Retirestyle Travel
I am glad to immerse you in our vision and poetic words. Thanks.
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