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Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2001-06-05 06:29 PM

That Perfect Wave

All his life he searched for that perfect wave.
The perfect wave is a surfer's dream.
A recurring dream that haunted his soul.
Always in his mind.  Always in his heart.
There it was rising,
High beyond the shimmer,
A giant bouncing off the water.

He felt cold terror, excitement,
As it started to swell beneath his body.
The fear reached out calling him to his destiny.
At that moment he felt its presence.
This was what he had waited for,
A feeling of intense joy and happiness.
Complete peace with himself, and his surroundings.
It now owned him, consumed him.

His board and body became one.
Feeling its wrath and brutal swell,
Bravely he stood entranced.
Believing finally, his chance had come,
To make him whole.  To make him complete.
But this perfect wave was not his to keep.
The wave belonged to another.

A wave that yearned for its master.
It scared him.  Terror ran through him.
Was he to ride or was he to bail?
To bail was the noble thing his conscience dictated.
What better gift than a sacrifice of love.
Not for himself. Not for his ego.

As he turned in towards the swell.
He looked back, the curl that fell behind.
He wanted to drown with in.
Things that could be. Things that could have been.
For a split second in time,
One brief second he kissed that wave,
Felt its salty water upon his parched lips.
He was in intoxicated, captured by its grace.

Now he still searches for that perfect wave.
A wave that will make his spirit soar.
A wave he dreams will last for eternity.
His dream, only the brave dare to dream,
To find that perfect wave.

art: ~www.allwall.com~
music: "surfin safari"

~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them ~*~

latin passion
Senior Member

since 2001-04-26

Posts 576

1 posted 2001-06-05 06:38 PM

An awesome ride, and the music to fit. How could one not wish to be on the beach. Hugs.

Poeminister
Senior Member

since 2000-02-26

Posts 1862
Regina SK; Canada

2 posted 2001-06-05 06:43 PM

Mysteria
Wonderful waves of poetry here. Nicely written.

Poeminister

"At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet."
-Plato

Saunni
Senior Member

since 2000-07-11

Posts 1777
West Virginia

3 posted 2001-06-05 06:55 PM

Mysteria, so very creative! I loved this!

Sauni

Sauni :)
Have you ever known the color grey when the nighttime finds you weak
I have, I've walked that road each time; that's where my angel sleeps

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

4 posted 2001-06-05 11:25 PM

Latin Passions: Came from a wish to be in California actually by the sea, thanks for the read.

Poeminister: Yanno, every time I see your name I think of Pierre Elliot Trudeau (now don't ask me why), but thank you for coming on the surfing safari with me!

Saunni: It was cold today my muse felt like going to Hawaii or California, he he - thank you!

Martha Cowan
Member

since 2001-03-08

Posts 240
Groves, Texas

5 posted 2001-06-06 06:50 AM

Sharon....this was incredibly unique and very uplifting (pardon the pun...smiling)...
There are no limits to your lovely talent....it matters not the subject matter or the theme, you always bring the words and the images to life so beautifully! I loved this!
Have a wonderful day, and many hugs and smiles are sent your way...dawn

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

6 posted 2001-06-06 11:11 AM

This brought back so many memories of wishing I lived near ocean!

Kathleen Blake

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

7 posted 2001-06-06 01:28 PM

Martha: Was listening to "Golden Oldies" and the Beach Boys, and boy do I miss those days, of going to California and hanging ten! Thanks for coming for the ride!

Irish Rose: Me too, me too!

kismetkelsey
Junior Member

since 2001-03-12

Posts 32
Canada

8 posted 2001-06-06 02:56 PM

Your creativity is marvellous my friend!Loved the song and the pic and the tone of this "only the brave dare to dream"..excellent!~Smiles to you~Cheryl

Decaflame
Senior Member

since 2001-05-11

Posts 1635

9 posted 2001-06-06 02:57 PM

Wonderful memories of hanging ten.....

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

10 posted 2001-06-06 03:16 PM

Sharon...I have known a few who felt just this way...enjoyed this unique look at surfing.

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

11 posted 2001-06-06 03:34 PM

Thanks Ladies: Was fun wasn't it? I always seem t get a bit nostalgic around my birthday, and try to remember the fun of my youth, it helps!

~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them ~*~

Mabel A. Dilley
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

12 posted 2001-06-09 01:49 PM

I'd like to surf again, but perhaps not in CA. The music brought back memories. Catchin' the wave. Bye...

"I am not now that which I have been."

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

13 posted 2001-06-09 02:00 PM

Mysteria,
Never tried it and I'm sorry I didn't, reads wonderful.

Tovi
Member

since 2001-06-05

Posts 168

14 posted 2001-06-09 02:51 PM

I have always wondered at the mind of a surfer. Now I know.

Wonderful!

Not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

15 posted 2001-06-09 03:18 PM

Mysteria~
Brought impressions of 'Surfin USA' to mind.
Thrilling ride !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Charisma

Member Ascendant

since 2000-09-30

Posts 5906
lost in blue pages

16 posted 2001-06-09 03:21 PM

beautiful.....beautiful....beautiful wave...oh my...that's why you named it "that perfect wave"......truly a treat my friend.

((hugs))
Charisma

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

17 posted 2001-06-09 03:49 PM

BRAVO!!! What a marvelous way to hang ten in life! (smiles) To keep balance on the surfboard of courage, and hang on for dear life on the huli graci of life! (smiles) How I ever dream too of drowning inside the eye of my loves hurricane, and come out of it with some love to hold onto eternally! (smiles) I guess until then I will keep on surfing the U.S.A! BRAVO!!! Marvelous voice, I love it! You have such a beautiful heart, dear friend, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

18 posted 2001-06-10 01:34 AM

Thank you all for coming on the ride, and yes, Mistletoe Angel (you win), that is exactly what I was writing about, not a surfer at all but us, every single day we have a challenge to face, and the courage to ride the way, or bale! Thanks again everyone, that was fun!

~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them ~*~

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