So long for another year


The breeze rustles the grass while waves lap the shore
Soon this moment will be no more,
We watch the blazing sun, so brilliant and bright
As it dips behind the hills to bring on the night,

Another day has slipped away
How I wish I could make it stay,
Moments rush by and become the past
I wish there was a way to make it last,

Precious memories are stored away
To warm us on a winter’s day,
I wish we were just getting here
So long Cape Breton, for another year.



Comments

  1. Debbie D. August 27, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Love the poem and sunset photos, Cathy! ☺ It's always sad when a vacation comes to an end, but how great that you have this to look forward to every year.

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  2. Battered HopeAugust 27, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Beautiful, as always, Cat

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  3. Loni TownsendAugust 27, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    Beautiful poem and sunset pictures. At least your vacation was a good one!

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  4. NabanitaAugust 27, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    You captured the emotions so nicely...So long..Goes so well with the sunset you know...

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  5. RajlakshmiAugust 29, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    ahh the hangover of a vacation. All that's left are memories.

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