Walking along the deserted beach I came across an old piece of driftwood which seemed to be calling "come sit with me awhile"
the sun is setting and time is peacefull
just me and an old washed-up friend who seems to speak
"I have drifted here and there my friend
across the oceans, seas, and glenns
been tossed and torn and washed ashore many times before
only to be tossed back in again and again
now here I lay all dirty and forlorn
so come sit with me before I am once more tossed away from thee"
so down I sit beside this lonely lost drifter
and with no-one else around I find peace and serenity
while birds sing Gods hymns and the sun sets in the west
my thoughts are erupting while waves are singing
and the warm wind caresses my face like angels breath
and waves splatter my face like holy water
I think of family at home and of family across the seas
and all of those who mean the most to me
suddenly my eyes are enticed to look down as I see a beautifull seashell seeming to frown
with hand drawn I gently lift it into my palm taking this gift of Gods wonder I place it to my ear
and the sound of the sea speaks volumes like an angels choir
the harmony is peacefull like God is whispering prayers
then suddenly a drop of water falls out upon my cheek like a tear from heaven annointing me and I feel blessed.
The sea to me ,is like a voice from God with white waves gently swaying my dreams
and I say a prayer as I linger here in silence
now time for me to go I arise and look down at my newfound friends upon the ground
I pick them up and hold them close to my heart
the beautifull sea shell and the driftwood piece falling apart
where now at home everyday are found in mothers garden
a newfound home on solid ground
my serenities of the sea.
Author notes
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Brilliant
Simply wonderful. I loved it. Good luck in the contest. Nicely penned. -
A lovely message with a good presentation. Very well done!
Thanks for entering! -
im sorry this is a very long poem but is quite good all the same
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This was such a good read (:
I could really imagine the senery with your great imagery and nicely put metaphors
You spoke with such love of the beach and the seas..
Thanks for this entry
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if you haven't used them, it's required.
When and if you choose to do so, im me and let me know the title of your poem and then I will read it.
Thanks for entering.
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Fantastic visuals.
This piece has a really strong visual power; you can really picture the scene as you read. I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for your entry and good luck! -
Great
"the sound of the sea speaks volumes like an angels choir" oh my god, I love that line! I keep reading that bit over and over again!
I felt so peaceful reading this piece. I could just hear the sea, and see the driftwood!
Great write
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Incredible write.
There is a lot of magic in this write and a deep spiritual sense to it as well. I have to tell you the beach or the seashore is my favorite place. It is my special place to focus on while praying. So I found this to be just a balm to my sould. -
Publishable good!!!
Haleigh, this is publishable good. I started to name the parts I LOVED the most and so many I will not as would take up too much room in this comment. My child you are a gem in God's eye and mine too and I know to all your family's. Always be true to you for in that truth is God's grace and the voices of angels sing in your thoughts and flow from your fingertips.
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Nice poem. I especially liked warm wind caresses my face like angels breath
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