by gnj4uBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Oct 2010 945 Views 26 comments
Ocean Views
Waves come in, bringing more sand
Then take it right back out again
Building up here, breaking down there
Maintaining the balance of nature’s design
Crashing-wave bubbles, frothy and white,
Some bursting in their glory, under the sunlight
Others rejoining the water source for
Another ride on life’s wave.
As I walk, my feet sink into the sand
Level, even-spaced impressions left behind
Oh so briefly before the next waves come and
Obliterate my having been, leaving no trace.
It is as it should be, leave no trace behind.
If I am to remain longer, it will have
To be within your heart and mind
While sandpipers dart back and forth
My footprints follow their own path
Close to the water’s edge as it
Laces its way across the beach
Lapping at my toes and jumping
Up to greet me with a warm
Southern drawl, caressing my thighs
Waiting for the moment when I give in
And submerge myself in its salty depth.
Then take it right back out again
Building up here, breaking down there
Maintaining the balance of nature’s design
Crashing-wave bubbles, frothy and white,
Some bursting in their glory, under the sunlight
Others rejoining the water source for
Another ride on life’s wave.
As I walk, my feet sink into the sand
Level, even-spaced impressions left behind
Oh so briefly before the next waves come and
Obliterate my having been, leaving no trace.
It is as it should be, leave no trace behind.
If I am to remain longer, it will have
To be within your heart and mind
While sandpipers dart back and forth
My footprints follow their own path
Close to the water’s edge as it
Laces its way across the beach
Lapping at my toes and jumping
Up to greet me with a warm
Southern drawl, caressing my thighs
Waiting for the moment when I give in
And submerge myself in its salty depth.
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Posted: Oct 2010
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Comments (26)
Sincerely,
ntm72
submerge myself in its salty depth..good work..
And this is wonderful!!
"...even-spaced impressions left behind
Oh so briefly before the next waves come and
Obliterate my having been....If I am to remain longer, it will have To be within your heart and mind"
That is precious, and could not have been said better!
Ty for sharing your experience and wisdom with us ~
You create a beautiful atmosphere
Refreshing adventures in the water
Blessings and love
I wrote this reflection 9/20 while on the beach in VA to express the intense feelings of awe that engulfed me as I contemplated the ocean's power and beauty and pondered my place in nature's design. You honor me with your comments. Each comment-wave brings to me a treasured shell of encouragement. Thank you.
such freedom.... lovely!!
thank you for sharing...
Thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, it is freeing when we grant ourselves permission to submerge.
and giving into the depths...
Beautiful poem!!!
Ginger
I am so pleased that you found a sense of the seashore, grain by grain, that embraces the ocean. Thank you for your kind comments. cafetwo2, I hope that you will be able to see the sandpipers again, soon. I marvel at how they peck and then dart to avoid the flow while the seagulls stand firmly planted and allow the wave edge to wash over their webbed feet. I wonder which one I am - today!
Although my at-home-PC time is usually limited, I truly enjoy reading the posts in our Poet’s Corner. I am very happy that you, whose poems I enjoy reading and am moved by, enjoyed my post and could submerge yourselves into its depths. After a hectic week at work, I’m off to Rockport MA to spend the weekend at the beach with friends. It won’t be very warm (except in my heart) and the NE ocean waves won’t be crashing, but the sun will be shining and my soul shall be at rest, once again. Except for metaphorically, I will certainly NOT SUBMERGE!
What a great phrase!
“a warm Southern drawl, caressing my thighs
Waiting for the moment when I give in
And submerge myself in its salty depth”
And as for this phrase..., thighs being caressed, and
“Lapping at my toes”,
my god, Massachusetts, i need a cold shower or two, lol, just my feeble attempt at humour, great write, my friend, and you wrote it on my birthday, i note, always a great day for notable things..., smile?
Although we try to harness nature, she has ways of freeing herself from our grips. We all need to learn how to swim through life, especially if we live near the ocean or the banks of the Yamuna river.
Hi, Earlgreytea,
A belated Happy Birthday - a very notable thing, indeed!!! I am pleased that my poem got to celebrate the day with you. Smile!
I'm happy to be able to share my walk on the beach. Thank you for your kind comments.