Late afternoon, I walk on the beach.
All of my problems are still within reach.
Slowly I become aware of the sound;
waves rushing up and disturbing the ground.
I’m not sure what happened, not that I’m a prude,
but I throw off my clothes and I’m standing there nude.
I walk into the water. It’s warm and inviting
as it welcomes me in its embrace so exciting.
Drifting, I float in the ensuing illusion.
The sky and the water, in total confusion,
become as one as I enjoy the motion;
gently rocked in the arms of mother ocean.
The water has washed all my cares away
and sun warms my heart and the clouds display
all my dreams in such detail I’ve not seen before.
Then reality strikes as I wash up on shore.
I stand in the sand and my gaze returns
to the waves, which the sun now silently burns,
but I know that my heart has been given a gift;
a reminder of love and my spirits lift.
My worries are fewer. They’ve been outnumbered
by blessings discovered. I’m now unencumbered.
Author notes
unencumbered – not burdened with cares or responsibilities
Option 4.
Prompt: Picture
Picture Credit: http://d-struktiv.deviantart.com/art/Fata-Morgana-64314298
No line limit
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt Contest! Something Different. by Sweet Impatience.
1200 points, ended October 25, 2008, 8 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Critical Comments Always Welcome but I Won't Turn Down Fluffy One's Either :D
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What a title.. what a fantastic poem you have written
Love the image and your words bring it to life.
See this being a trophy winner
Brilliant
Julie
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I've read this poem more times than I can count. I really love this one. You have an amazing talent and with each poem that you write it shows. this one in particular, I really love this one. there is a calming feel to it, its relaxing and the imagery that you paint with your words is fantastic. I really love the last 6 lines. I could see how this would take all ones worries and such away.
Fantastic take on the prompt and Outstanding poem.
good luck
kat
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You constantly amaze me with such beautiful poetry!!!!!
Love the whole poem.
Pic and words are great.
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what a truly enchanting write. I love how you weaved your tale into this poem! It was very beautiful, almost came to life!
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Wow, you did so much better at writing to this photo prompt then I did! I almost got lost in your words, wanting to stay there and breathe.
Amazingly written!
Best of luck in the contest!
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