I think this is exactly what I needed for a change. That fragment about sea grass and the womb of the sea was so delicate. I could hear the waves and feel my feet on the sand.
ok. this post? this poem? so. romantic. so. poetic. i canāt honestly express my admiration for such a work enough! its beautiful its js absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much! This is one of my favorites but I have a few like it! Iām holding back some things hoping to send them in for contest submissions this year.
See here., i was thinking of it as , As soon as I win and it gets published in the magazine/book etc. then I can repost it here! Perspective shifts can change your life! ā¤ļø Your time will come submit those poems! Read lots of stuff!
I've been thinking lately about how the moon affects the waves. And I've been comparing the moon to the things we carry in life such as traumas, successes, nature, nurture, etc. Those things cause a pull like 'waves' in our lives that we don't realize unless we know the 'science' or see the connection behind it. I find it interesting to see a poem written about the moon and the waves when I have been pondering this subject. The moon in your poem touched you through its influence, its gravity pulling the water to touch your toes. And it, like the things we carry, can be 'many, many miles away.' Thank you for sharing :)
I live in the middle of beauty. Just in the mountains so far from the sea. Iāve always been stuck between the two worlds. I do have a lake right outside (for now) and beautiful hiking trails. I just miss the tides so much sometimes!
Iām in Colorado! My apartment has a small reservoir and habitat conservation area so Iām really lucky but we are going to be moving to a house for more space and Iāll have to drive to see a lake again. š We need more space though.
At least itāll only be a short drive away. For me itās usually one to two hours to get someplace interesting. Maybe more depending what we want to see.
<3 <3 Itās in editing AS WE SPEAK! This one will be included plus so many more that arenāt posted here yet. Iām hoping to have it published before the end of the year.
I think this is exactly what I needed for a change. That fragment about sea grass and the womb of the sea was so delicate. I could hear the waves and feel my feet on the sand.
Iām so glad it felt that way for you! I hoped it would resonate as a meditative exploration!
It did! My poetry is so chaotic. Being soothed was the most welcomed treatment.
This was such a beautiful escape! šŗ
Thank you <3
I really felt nostalgic reading your article
Especially these few last lines
Direction meets extinction.
Worry flees.
Liberated by compassion.
We are seen.
Spaciousness filling emptiness with love.
Thanks for sharing and keep writing š«
Thanks for being here! I'm so glad this resonated with you <3
It's been long I read a good poem.
I just had to subscribe ā¤ļø
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it Ada! More to come! Glad to have you here!
ok. this post? this poem? so. romantic. so. poetic. i canāt honestly express my admiration for such a work enough! its beautiful its js absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much! This is one of my favorites but I have a few like it! Iām holding back some things hoping to send them in for contest submissions this year.
oh yeah, doing the same thing but as soon as i get rejected, im posting here ;)!
See here., i was thinking of it as , As soon as I win and it gets published in the magazine/book etc. then I can repost it here! Perspective shifts can change your life! ā¤ļø Your time will come submit those poems! Read lots of stuff!
haha, honey, it was a sarcastic joke. but yeah understand, keep your perspective positive always ;)
That's really powerful Poem
Hats off to you for Thinking such deep meaning
Just highlighting this part
Fire in the moonlight.
The moon is high;
Locked in time with its aqueous doppelgƤnger.
Thank you so much! <3
I've been thinking lately about how the moon affects the waves. And I've been comparing the moon to the things we carry in life such as traumas, successes, nature, nurture, etc. Those things cause a pull like 'waves' in our lives that we don't realize unless we know the 'science' or see the connection behind it. I find it interesting to see a poem written about the moon and the waves when I have been pondering this subject. The moon in your poem touched you through its influence, its gravity pulling the water to touch your toes. And it, like the things we carry, can be 'many, many miles away.' Thank you for sharing :)
Thank you so much for reading and your thoughtful comments! <3
No problem. I enjoy it here on Substack :)
Ooooh. I loved this. It reminded me of something I haven't done in far, far too long.
ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø I moved to a landlocked state I miss the ocean so so much! I have a 7 day trip coming up in May though!
Nice! Where I live is sort of blah on its own, but thankfully we have lots of very nice places within driving distance.
I live in the middle of beauty. Just in the mountains so far from the sea. Iāve always been stuck between the two worlds. I do have a lake right outside (for now) and beautiful hiking trails. I just miss the tides so much sometimes!
Ooh. Where you are sounds great! Mountains and a lake? Nice!
Iām in Colorado! My apartment has a small reservoir and habitat conservation area so Iām really lucky but we are going to be moving to a house for more space and Iāll have to drive to see a lake again. š We need more space though.
At least itāll only be a short drive away. For me itās usually one to two hours to get someplace interesting. Maybe more depending what we want to see.
I like how you use the sea to create a calmness and spiritual cleansing.
thank you šššā¤ļø
Andrea... no rushing but we're going to need a whole book of this !! I'm a big fan of your work !!
<3 <3 Itās in editing AS WE SPEAK! This one will be included plus so many more that arenāt posted here yet. Iām hoping to have it published before the end of the year.
Beautiful poem. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for reading!
Beautiful piece
Thank you so much for reading! Iām glad you enjoyed it!
The horizon-as-meeting-point is spot-on- direction and extinction touching without panic š¤
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for reading!
The metaphor of drifting among waves like sea grass is gentle and soothing, emphasizing a connection to the sea. Just beautiful šš¼šš¼
Thank you Aaliya! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! <3
Is that a mirror on the ground?š
Only natures mirror. The lake . It's reflecting the sunset and the mountains.
This is beautiful in a numinous way... like standing at the threshold between matter and meaning š¤āØ
Or... maybe even between life and death <3 .
Yes š¤āØ