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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
SEASHORE MEMORIES The early morning beckoned us, So we arose To walk hand in hand, Stride for stride, Following the jagged coastline, For one last time, together. The waves thrashing In high-spirited turbulence, Echoed noisily, Resounding from the gray skies And ominous black clouds. The sand was dark, Cool and moist beneath our feet, Yet not unpleasant, As it squeezed itself between The bareness of our toes. We made no noise, We didn't feel the need to talk. We had always been So comfortable with each other, Even in silence, This seemed like a special blessing, Especially on this day. The hard gusty winds Stroked our faces, None too tenderly, But it was bearable We did not complain. Stopping, We turned to face each other, And kissed. Our lips were salty I never knew If from sea or tears. You held me close, All we could hear was The noisy, fast beat of our hearts, I hung onto you, I never wanted to leave you. Selfishly, I would have Claimed you forever, Unfortunately our love, Our relationship, Was full of impossibilities. We finally reached The empty pier And stood beneath it, Quickly and in silence, We kissed again, Then again, but slowly, Trying to prolong This final good-bye. Parting, you turned Walked back from where We had come, And I carried on, Wrapping myself In a passing black cloud. Soon the waters Washed away our footprints, And they were no longer, AS WERE WE. I am an enigma, even unto myself. |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
SPIRIT....Ahh yes, two lovers parting ways. I can almost smell the scent of the sea. Very good write. Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Thank you, I'm glad you can almost smell the sea means I achieved some of what I hoping to with this one. |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
I can picture the sand squeezing in the feet...the weather as well...I absolutely love this one. Each piece of your work is improving. Maybe I am not praying...but I know... |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Thanks. Maybe I am not improving though, I wrote this one possibly twenty years ago. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I felt the sea breeze. I felt the kiss. Good writing. Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
SPIRIT: How poignant and beautiful! You certainly described the location and the emotions well. Betty Lou Hebert |
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