Always been a fan of your work Mr Pickard, especially when old English is used. Also a sucker for a good rhyme scheme. Fortunately for me I found them both here. Thanks for sharing :)

Nice Poem!

Ben, your pieces about nature just flow like water. I love the visuals, I love the story you tell. Well done Sir, well done....

I don't think I'll ever tire of reading this! Beautifully written Ben.

as steps of mine were searching the path down to the sea
my senses sang with nature, like this, your poetry

As ever, Ben a moving piece that slides gracefully off the tongue.
Take care x

Congratulations! I really liked this poem.

Congratulations, Dad!

Good to see this on the front page. Congrats!!!!

Congratulations Ben but, did I ever doubt it? I'm overjoyed to share a week on the front page with a worthy winner =) x

I don't think I've ever read a poem dedicated to the mist. Sure, many poems mention it but, to write a whole poem about it and, so beautifully done has left me with out words. The rhyming and flow was as mesmerizing as the topic...stunning piece, congrats on your well deserving win.

Wanted to say congrats and leave a proper comment! This poem feels magical, and truly illustrates that wonder found in nature, that often we overlook or can't even properly realize or have words for. I keep coming back to the title, and how regally you reference the mist as "Her Grace" and refer to the sun as "The Orb". "Orb" is not a word I come across often, but when I do, I immediately think of something celestial. A presence that is more than light, offering wisdom perhaps, and a warmth that is not just physical. Your use of language, rhythm and rhyme all come together beautifully to capture these moments. There is also an elegance I found in reading this, that every part of nature has dignity and a role, and they all work together to complete the day, to harmonize. Congrats again!

Congrats in the win!

Glad I see this on the front page, you deserve it!