Hold me in your palm and see
Beyond the awesome Tsunami,
Past the fears that haunt your heart
And the tears that tear you apart.
Hold me in your palm, my child.
Feel my flow, reassuring and mild.
I am Water, the life-nourishing force,
Not a marauder without remorse.
Paint me in the softest of hues
of aquamarine or turquoise blue.
Paint the shells, the golden sands,
the sea gulls, and the petite islands.
Paint me as a mother who loves
Not as a goddess in anger aroused.
I was, I am and I will always be
Your provider, your friendly sea.
Author notes
Inspired by a painting contest held for children on the topic of Tsunami.
Written March 22nd, 2005
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A very cute (can I use that word?) and reassuring take on the ocean. A thing of beauty, mystery and power. I particularly liked the lines starting with, 'paint me as...' Very unique style. -
Poignant, uplifting, well written
This clearly reflects the devastation brought by the tsunami earlier this year. However, the uplifting and positive feel is a good reminder of how unintentional this event was. A beautiful outlook on a difficult topic. I was really touched after reading your poem.
I especially loved the last 8 lines. It is a good ending that poignantly shows the sea as something majestic and kind at the same time. i love nature poems - keep writing them! -
Very true.well written
Its so touching ,so true WATER the Ultimate Source for all of us You have written so well ,It was Awful when the tsunami hit ,yet we are all so helpless Have a good day -
This is truly a gentle and beautiful write...I love the third stanza most I think.....The sea here is gentler than in India and when I gaze upon its tranquil blue it is difficult to imagine it in its destructive image.....and yet yesterday as we sat during low tide while the water was really far off for a moment i felt this shiver of fear expecting it to suddenly turn into a mighty wave and swallow the land, it is the same kind of subconscious fear I feel on hearing sudden loud fireworks or even a car back fire comes out of the sound of missiles and gunfire that seem to have mad its place deep in my mind, and though the tsunami wasn't a personal experience I am sure like me it has affected others too.
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Nice.
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illuminating
Fantastic! What an amzing spin you have put on this incredible travesty, and yes the sea is the nurturer and not the marauder. It takes an open mind and keen insight to take this vantage point as you have done so eloquently. Thank you for that.
Namaste,
Henri -
It will take some time to come out of the blue to paint sea blue….. there’ll always be fright echoing from the serenity.. sea may be calm but there’ll be turbulence in people’s minds… but then they have no choice… sea is the food provider for many… people are caught between the devil and the blue sea literally…. Sitting miles away I still can’t come in terms with the disaster and loss of the families… my heart aches whenever I think of it…. I’m sure locals must still be in a devastating state… your poem is very assuring and comforting… wish I could see the children’s paintings…
mina
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oh wow! This really does show the beauty of nature amidst all this destruction. I do hope my country gets it's act together and sends help over there quickly though it seems with Americans that it's in one ear and out the other... it's as if they forgot about it already. oy! This poem is a great reminder of natures beauty and destruction. the rhyming added the effect, very very very welll done!
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That beautiful, palm-fringed beach scene may never have the tranquil effect it once had in a lot of peoples minds I'm sure.
I wonder if young children who survived the Tsunami will ever be able to relate to the calm, friendly provider picture you paint here? Hmm.. food for thought.
I think they made this background for you.
Enjoyed this,
Kyla X
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Great write~ We all see the devastation of Nature and never the beauty of nature. I'm not trying to downplay traumatic events because I am not in the place to even try to comprehend the damage done but even so I love the positive reminder. Awesome job!
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