My sister loves ocean froth
she sings to whales
dolphins
and perhaps goddesses curling in coral
for she is used to sharp hard places
and salt water
yes, yes, she has cried those kinds of tears
that cause floods, tsunamis
great high waterfalls flinging themselves
off cliffs so high, it would take an eagle
to arc to top
oh, yes, she knows this
once she left on fins of giant fish
rode wild waves,
with him
found herself caught
in fierce need to disengage from hook
Oh, yes, I would have run aground as well
We batter ourselves, leaving silver sheen
Where we have beaten ourselves
against grainy thoughts
and life that will swallow us whole
as it was meant to
She will remember moon-kissing arch of freedom
once she has rested, from little heart flutters
like show there is signs of life
She is washed ashore just now
waiting for a new tide
to cradle her causes
for deep-sea diving
In a list
A contest entry
- BLESSINGS AND LOVING THOUGHTS # 11 : ~ POETRYINTHEBLOOD ~ by maa.
543 points, ended May 29, 2007, 10 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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a very soulful and sensitive tribute to josephine, which shows so much compassion, understanding and offers empowerment and nourishment for her soul ...
a precious gift indeed,
maa
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ty maa... she has been a spcial pen friend.
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"We batter ourselves, leaving silver sheen
Where we have beaten ourselves
against grainy thoughts
and life that will swallow us whole
as it was meant to"
Ahhh, this is a lovely, sorrowful, joyful penning, my Sister...& yes, we do batter ourselves for the cause of Love...but it is also Love that heals those scrapings...Good luck in the contest, Sweetie...
Wanda
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if love heals
for Josephine and you all.
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