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poe
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0 posted 2005-08-24 11:01 PM


The sun staring with it's unwavering eyes
Salt fills the lungs with each breath
The ocean's tongue laps at the bottom of my board
My mind is clear like a crystal ball
The rumbling of the ocean's stomach rings through my ears
A shear wall follows behind me with it's gleaming teeth showing
The sun becomes eclipsed while I am in an ever shrinking tunnel
Not knowing if you will make it out
Giving up is no longer an option
For if I do I may never walk again
The sun becomes visible once more
I now know that I have escaped the claws of the sea
Joy fills my body
A smile erupts from my face
The price of freedom is great
Yet when it come you know you would willing pay the price
Even for this taste of nirvana

Tomorrow comes for those who fear it.
Today never ends for those who live it.

© Copyright 2005 Poe Wilson - All Rights Reserved
JamesMichael
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1 posted 2005-08-28 06:36 PM


Nice writing....James
Margherita
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2 posted 2005-08-28 06:59 PM


Yes I believe you that surfing can bring such moments of pure ecstasy!

Beautiful!

Love,
Margherita

passing shadows
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3 posted 2005-08-28 08:05 PM


hey...come on down to the Gulf Coast right now...we're about to have some massive waves soon

I would love to be out there taking pictures myself

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4 posted 2005-08-28 10:23 PM


I need to apologize for not reading any of your thoughts before today... I can only claim sheer stupidity.

It has, indeed, been 24 1/2 years since I have felt the sensations you write about... and reading this makes me remember how great it was.



poe
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5 posted 2005-08-30 06:14 PM


Thank you, JamesMichael.
Thank You, Margherita.
Thank You, Passing shadows. I imagine the waves are absolutely beautiful at the moment. It shows you that even in tragedy there is beauty. I imagine the pictures would be surreal.
Thank you, Ringo. Apology excepted, though not needed. Surfing truly is an experience that all should partake in.

Tomorrow comes for those who fear it.
Today never ends for those who live it.

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