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Gene
Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935
Colorado, USA

0 posted 2000-03-04 02:37 AM


"Wet Footprints in the Sand"


On distant, misty, Memory Shoals,
This night, I took a stroll,
And noticed something in the sand.  

As the waves rolled gently onto land,
And the moon settled into the sea,
Wet footprints melted in the sand,
     Walking softly away from me.

Come back, come back,
   I beckon thee.
      Arise from the sea,
         And return to me.

With each and every wave that laps the shore,
My misty memories fade a little more.
And, wet footprints in the sand would not withstand,
If not for, memories kept close at hand.

So, I tried with one last desperate plea,
To resurrect the thing that had a hold on me.

Come back, come back,
   I beckon thee.
      Arise from the sea,
         And return to me.

But with each abiding wave,
A little of my self, I gave,
As I feared my hopes would be lost at sea
Forever, and all eternity.

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I'm back from the sea. Please, no more replies to my previous post. I'm sorry I posted it.

~Gene



[This message has been edited by u_gene (edited 03-04-2000).]

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Munda
Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands
1 posted 2000-03-04 08:30 AM


Gene, welcome back and with a great poem too !   Love it ! Every word !
Glad you're back from the sea and please do not apologize for that other poem. It was great writing !
Here's your stool. What can I get you to drink ? Cheers !

childomine
Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818
st. petersburg, FL
2 posted 2000-03-04 09:01 AM


Well you peaked my curiosty and - yes - I read the dreaded last post.  Ok - as for this one - for me it was hauntingly beautiful.  I was left with a tender feeling of saddness.  
Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

3 posted 2000-03-04 10:29 AM


This is great, Gene! It has a melancholy feel to it. Just wonderful!

Denise

KimW
Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 268
Medford, Oregon, USA
4 posted 2000-03-04 12:48 PM


Come back, come back,
   "I beckon thee.
      Arise from the sea,
         And return to me.

But with each abiding wave,
A little of my self, I gave,
As I feared my hopes would be lost at sea
Forever, and all eternity."

Wonderful!!
(Kim begins to scout around for more of Gene's writing in the Forum)


Janet Marie
Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

5 posted 2000-03-04 01:05 PM


glad your back from the sea...
this poem is perfect...graced with imagery.
nice to have you back...we saved your stool
jm

 ...every moment of every day...
your still with me in every way.
every poem and song...
every rhyme and verse...
your still here...like a beautiful curse.
janet marie


Gene
Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935
Colorado, USA
6 posted 2000-03-04 07:34 PM


Thanks Everyone, you're all very kind.

I'm glad to be back. I'm amazed at how much new talent has come to the Pub since I've been away. It's amazing what location (moving the Pub up the street) will do.

~Gene

Jonas
Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796
Oregon
7 posted 2000-03-04 09:37 PM


This is excellent Gene! Very haunting...and beautifully written!

 Simple words from a simple guy

Little_Spyro
Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659
San Diego, CA, USA
8 posted 2000-03-04 10:15 PM


I'm so glad you're back, Gene! I've missed you posting once in a while...hope to see some more stuff from you!

And I think you deserve another welcome poem!  

Little Spyro T. Dragon

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
9 posted 2000-03-04 10:30 PM


Very beautiful poem, my friend. I'll respect your wishes and not read the last one, This one will do just fine
Liz

Gene
Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935
Colorado, USA
10 posted 2000-03-04 10:40 PM


Jonas,  thanks, I'm looking forward to more of yours.

Sam, Oh, no *kidding*  Your really incredible.    

Liz,  you can read it! I just want it to get lost off the page already.

~Gene

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