The first time I wrote a poem was in 2016. I was working on a certificate in Creative Writing, and one of the mandatory courses was called Reading for Creative Writing. Naturally, it ended up being heavily weighted to poetry 😝. When it came time to submit a poem as an assignment, I turned to the shores of Wasaga Beach for inspiration.
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| Gull soars over Wasaga Beach at sunset |
The fiery reds and flaming oranges of Wasaga sunsets are breathtaking. I thought of them while writing "Wasaga Shores."
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| Wasaga Beach sunset |
Wasaga Shores
on the sandy passage to shallow water
under the cardinal sunset sky
the honey sweet scent of balsam poplar
endless firmament
pin cherry berry red
sundown, luscious to the eye
trembling aspens quiver
slight waves crest
the rise and fall of reliable measure
elysium
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| Wasaga Beach sunset through the trees |
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| A place for peaceful reflection Wasaga Beach, Ontario |
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| A calming pastel sky, Wasaga Beach |
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| Drama in the clouds, Wasaga Beach |
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| Serene moment on the shore Wasaga Beach, Ontario |
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| Tranquility by the water Wasaga Beach, Ontario |
After I finished my mandatory creative writing course, I quickly put the poetry away. I was no poet, and I was glad to be done with it. But, I held on to "Wasaga Shores." It was a bit of personal creative expression that I was (and am) very happy with.
When I discovered an unexpected interest in poetry earlier this year and challenged myself to write about my garden and the natural world that moves me, I knew that I would share the poem that started it all.
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| Wasaga Beach paddleboarder at sunset |
Here's hoping that you find your "Wasaga Shores", like I did mine.
Happy Gardening!
