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WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2005-04-01 02:51 AM

I stand alone on a thundering shore,
cold spray washes over my face
and my tears are the sea’s tears
but I find no solace here,
and there is no answer.

The wind will blow
wherever it wills;
the sea will crash
eternally upon her shores;
and the black stones will stand,
mute sentinels
to the passages of time
and the ravages of ignorance.

The body of a grebe
floats among the wreckage at my feet:
I should consider it fortunate
it isn’t the body of a human child,
not today... not yet.

But is there a difference?
A beautiful bird dies of poison,
a gentle child of hunger,
thousands upon thousands
all in one day – just one day.

Now I realize there is an answer,
or at least a statement:
The sea is aware.
She knows.
As does all that has died.
Only man still fails to see;
to see his hand in the blood.

Is this world doomed
to utter destruction?
Or will the one who can alter fate,
will “man” awaken
from soullessness
and learn how to feel?

Jessie Carstein
Junior Member

since 2004-01-08

Posts 41

1 posted 2005-04-01 05:50 AM

This is an interesting piece that has undertones of many things, we have the oil slicks and how they kill wildlife, the tsnuami and of course the ever perpetual threat of war.

I like how it ties towards that at the end, despite the rather bland opening. It gets very solid towards the end and was a good slice of work.

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

2 posted 2005-04-01 07:31 AM

It is rather miraculous how we so effect one another, without some form of balance, there will be no more...and I liked the way you illustrated the grebe...which is a fowl from the North, the message rang out loud and clear...wonderfully written

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

3 posted 2005-04-01 08:26 AM

The insights you bring forth in your works enhance the mind of the dreamer. Wonderful images...hope you will let the emotions flow, for the feeling of the read is the subject it depicts...the sea.
TD

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2005-04-01 08:34 AM

Very well written piece.
I very much enjoyed the imagery and the entire read for that matter.
Well done!
Hugs~Nancy

For it was not into my ear you whispered
But into my heart
It was not my lips you kissed
But my soul

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

5 posted 2005-04-01 12:04 PM

WindWalker, you weren't really standing alone though. I was there with you, seeing much the same scene. About the only difference was the type of bird, as I usually see the albatross afloat, alongside a grey whale, a dolphin, and a human heart.

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

6 posted 2005-04-01 03:15 PM

I am very much in tune with your thoughts,
and they are very well presented in this wonderful write.

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

7 posted 2005-04-05 01:10 AM

A moving poem to be sure, and such a meaningful message.
You've a wonderful way of expressing yourself, WindWalker

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