POETIC ANALYSIS BY WILLIAMSJI MAVELI

THE SEASHORE WAKES
The hush descends, a velvet night,
Stars dimmed like embers, losing fight.
A blush creeps east, a gentle hand,
Painting the clouds in firebrand.
The seashore wakes, a sleepy sigh,
Cool sand beneath a lightening sky.
The ocean slumbers, vast and wide,
Reflecting hues where shadows hide.
A gentle breeze whispers a song,
Carrying whispers all night long.
Each lapping wave, a whispered rhyme,
A seashell's curl, whispering time.
The sun ascends, a fiery sphere,
Chasing away all doubt and fear.
Diamonds dance where ocean meets,
A million twinkles on soft sheets.
Seabirds call, a joyful sound,
- SHWTA MAURYA 
POETIC ANALYSIS 
 "The Seashore Wakes" is a serene and evocative poem that captures the transition from night to dawn at the seashore. Through vivid imagery and gentle rhythms, the poem explores the beauty and tranquility of the natural world awakening to a new day.
The poem consists of couplets, each contributing to a smooth and flowing narrative. The rhyme scheme (AABB) provides a musical quality, enhancing the overall calm and peaceful tone. This structured form complements the subject matter, reflecting the orderly and predictable cycle of day and night.
The visual imagery in the poem is particularly striking: "Stars dimmed like embers," "Painting the clouds in firebrand," and "Diamonds dance where ocean meets." These lines create vivid pictures of the changing sky and sparkling water. Tactile imagery is also employed, as seen in the line, "Cool sand beneath a lightening sky," which evokes the feeling of the cool sand against the skin as dawn breaks. Auditory imagery further enhances the sense of peace, with lines like, "A gentle breeze whispers a song," "Each lapping wave, a whispered rhyme," and "Seabirds call, a joyful sound," conveying the subtle sounds of the seashore.
Personification is used to give life to the natural elements, making them active participants in the scene. The night is described as "a velvet night," suggesting a soft, enveloping darkness. The blush that "creeps east, a gentle hand" personifies the dawn as a delicate artist painting the sky. The ocean "slumbers, vast and wide," portraying it as a sleeping giant, peaceful and still. The sun "ascends, a fiery sphere," emphasizes its powerful and life-giving presence.
Metaphor is also employed to deepen the imagery. The stars are compared to "embers, losing fight," suggesting their fading brightness as the night ends. The waves as "a whispered rhyme" and seashells "whispering time" create a sense of timelessness and continuity.
The poem's themes of transition and renewal are excellently depicted. The shift from night to dawn symbolizes new beginnings and the cyclical nature of time. Peace and tranquility are best illustrated by the serene setting and gentle descriptions that evoke a sense of calm and relaxation, inviting the reader to appreciate the quiet beauty of the morning. Nature's beauty is celebrated through detailed imagery that encourages mindfulness and presence.
The tone of the poem is calm and reflective, capturing the stillness and gradual awakening of the seashore. The mood is peaceful and soothing, providing a sense of comfort and solace. The use of soft, gentle language contributes to this overall feeling of serenity.
"The Seashore Wakes" is a beautifully crafted poem that transports the reader to a tranquil seaside dawn. Through its rich imagery, personification, and rhythmic flow, the poem celebrates the beauty and peace of nature's daily renewal. It serves as a reminder of the simple yet profound moments of beauty that occur every day, inviting us to pause and appreciate the world around us.
-WILLIAMSJI MAVELI