25 february


when the sea is still


walking on the seashore just before a rain

even the waves are quiet and gentle as they came up upon the shore


the air heavy with mist

those long lost to the sea

come up then to bathe the tears from their loved ones

and share the healing waters

~


 let those who worship summer days

come then 

and traipse across the sands 

and lay their blankets down

~
I will sit here now

and hold hands with gentle souls 

we will not see again

and feel their foggy breath against my cheek

and know a gentle yearning in my soul

when the sea is still












Comments

  1. Sylvia25 February 2014 at 18:05

    So lovely ... perfect for this 'still' theme !
    Beautiful words !
    Nice week,
    Sylvia

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  2. Dotti25 February 2014 at 20:03

    Yes. Very still. Perfect.

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  3. Joyful25 February 2014 at 20:29

    Beautiful scene.

    I love your poetry too. Have a wonderful week. xx

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  4. Barbara25 February 2014 at 20:40

    The ocean is always a great place to be still for sure, gorgeous image and processing.

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  5. Sharon25 February 2014 at 22:25

    Beautiful photo and sentiment. It is different to go to the sea in the winter. Just as enchanting, and no crowds traipsing along. Thank you for this peaceful post.

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  6. Kim Stevens26 February 2014 at 00:04

    I love the beach, anytime, always feels very peaceful - your photo is perfect for still.

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  7. Viv@Thoughts from the Desktop26 February 2014 at 02:48

    Beautiful, it perfectly sums up the feeling of stillness I love your words

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  8. Lynn26 February 2014 at 04:50

    I lived for three decades on the Pacific West coast Canada, sometimes in isolated areas, you've taken a breath taking photo that mirrors your lovely prose or vice versa.

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  9. Roxi H26 February 2014 at 09:43

    ooooo this is gorgeous!

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  10. lisa26 February 2014 at 10:23

    Even though there is very little color in this shot, it's still beautiful! I love the serene feel of the beach fading into the sea and sky.

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  11. Rambling Woods26 February 2014 at 13:17

    Oh this is so lovely..both the prose and the photos.. very emotional, but is a quiet way.. Michelle from Nature Notes...

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  12. 21 Wits26 February 2014 at 13:50

    Simply idle beauty!

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  13. Unknown26 February 2014 at 14:35

    So peaceful

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  14. Unknown26 February 2014 at 15:06

    I love this photo so much. It is so calm. The poem is also wonderful!

    Hugs
    JetteMajken

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  15. Prairie Jill27 February 2014 at 01:53

    Beautiful words and a beautiful image of stillness.

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  16. (madis)2 March 2014 at 05:26

    Amazing photo!

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