19 August 2010

Seawall

White gold days
soaked with humidity
browned by sun
staggered by loss

But a breeze blows
lifting weary head
taking the heart along
on the saltwater wind

Breakers over the seawall
washing the soul anew
as the water engulfs me
filling me with you

filling me with memory, and love.

3 comments:

  1. Beautiful summer thoughts. My favorite part? "...browned by sun staggered by loss".

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  2. Yes, something about the beach can be so poignant.

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  3. Breakers over the seawall, love that image.

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