Father Goose Books: August

August

"Sunset" by Chip Ghigna

Oil on wood, 32" x 12"

August

Like clipper ships

On sky blue seas,

The days sail by

On summer’s breeze.

We hold on tight

As time stands still

And ride the waves

Toward autumn’s chill.

©Charles Ghigna

7 comments:

BJ Lee said...: Love it, Charles! and I love Chip's painting as well - it fairly glows!; August 16, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Charles Ghigna said...: Thanks, BJ. I enjoyed being "Moored" by your poem this morning. Thanks for giving us "the ride of your life."; August 16, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Becky Shillington said...: This is a fabulous poem, Charles! It is catchy and fun, and I can almost feel the sails snapping in the wind! = ); August 16, 2013 at 4:05 PM
Charles Ghigna said...: Thank you so much, Becky. May your sails keep snapping in the wind.; August 16, 2013 at 4:12 PM
Lisa said...: Thanks for sharing your poem, Charles. "And ride the waves
/Toward autumn’s chill." Great imagery and message.; August 17, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Matt Forrest Esenwine said...: What can I say...well done, Charles. Saying so much in such a little space is one of the reasons I love poetry!; August 18, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Charles Ghigna said...: Thanks, Lisa and Matt, for your kind comments.

Congrats on your beautiful new baby, Matt! So much inspiration in your house. No wonder you write such inspired poetry!; August 20, 2013 at 5:03 PM

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