She floats into shore
from her memories of the past
from a place she called home
As she stands with bare feet on the sand
and nothing but the wind breathing over her skin
deep within, she stands alone
She inhales the fresh salty air,
an aroma that is so familiar
it reminds her of a distant place
a lighthouse that lit up the rocks around her
as the gentle waves crash against
the shadows of the cliff face
Over looking the dark sea
and the partly covered moon
in the center of the room
she stands alone.
From time to time
her shadow will appear on her side
from the light of the lighting
screaming across the sky
She loves to relax by the window
staring down at this meaning less sea
that lives for the moment
It's so quiet she can hear the sound
of her own heart beat
She feels free and at home
by her self she stands alone
She blinks and remembers
her self as a child again
breathing in the salty air
She recalls how she once had loved the rain
the lighthouse was her favourite hiding place
But how long has it been
since she enjoyed the company of the waves
how faithful they are to invite her back
even when her heart had been pulled away
Somehow, over time, she had forgotten how to play
in this time long ago,
she stands alone.
The adults don't seem to enjoy the simple things.
They exchange their insanity to convince them self's they're sane.
They hide from the rain, stay inside a prison cell of comfort
and become slaves; But the little girl is not scared to dream
and leave behind the sophisticated things she doesn't know.
To play with the grains of sand at her feet,
by her self she stands alone.
blinks once more and finds her self standing on the beach again;
the lighthouse is gone, every thing around her has changed;
but the girl inside her heart still dreams,
and the dreams are still the same.
by her self, she stands alone...
Author notes
"Huzzah!"
A contest entry
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800 points, ended April 7, 2007, 54 entries
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This hit hard if you are feeling sad.....
every thing around her has changed;
but the girl inside her heart still dreams,
and the dreams are still the same.
by her self, she stands alone...
A wonderful poem with lot's imagery and feelings,
Good luck in this contest,
XXJeannette
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Such a deep and emotional write so full of imagery. Good luck in my contest
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i like it, very deep and emotional!great write
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This is such a deep emotional peice. so honest and well worded as well.
You have kept a great flow with this piece.
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Thanks for you comment,, and showing me that error,, i realy suck at spelling but i love to write, so people such as your self can enjoy it,, and im happy you did,,
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She recalls how she once had loved the rain,
the lighthouse was her favourite hiding place.
But how long has it been since she enjoyed the company of the waves;
how faithful they are to invite her back,
even when her heart had been pulled away.
Somehow, over time, she had forgotten how to play.
What a great stanza...I love it, especially the image of the "faithful waves". That's some of the best personification I've seen on this site. There are a few grammar errors, like "there" rather than "their", but other than that, I really like this poem...well done. I am impressed. -
I think this is a remarkable piece .I enjoyed it very much.
Loretta -
yes this is a good poem, thanks for sharing this piece, keep up the awesome poetry, and good luck in my contest.
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A very strong write.
I appologize for taking so long to read it and comment on it.
I was away for four days with my boyfriend, and only returned an hour ago.
In a few moments I will be judging, once I've finished reviewing all the submissions.
Good luck in the contest, sweetheart! -
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Hi prime x
A very beautiful poem, invoking feelings of nolstalgia and things gone by. Great work. and your use of repetition is good. -
think you debbie as always ill be puting some new stuff on soon, im writing 3 poems at onces just got to finish them off, and as you know, i dont play around with this poety stuff,
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This is a very beautiful poem...I got really caught up in it!
Wonderful write!
debbie
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thahks joybug i looked at it, i think its better now, thanks for pointing that out to me.
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good effort
Some spelling and grammar errors, otherwise good content. You may want to seperate or align the strings better.
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