Breaking Waves

By HeadpatSlut

The Breaking Waves

Calm and clear, a sunny noon-
The waves are coming fast-
Crashing quick, they come so soon-
Like an enchantment cast.

Standing barefoot in the sand-
I smell the salty air-
Upon the shore of my homeland-
The waves do meet me there.

They break away around my feet-
And then pass by behind me-
On softened sand, it forms a sheet-
Where sorrow cannot find me.

The water cold between my toes-
And rising past my shin-
And like in life, the highs and lows-
But still as one within.

The ocean, like my spirit swaying-
At times both fierce and steady-
Not just another person praying-
For life now, I am ready.

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Published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Filed under: "Reflective" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

I was at the bech once, feeling the waves break around my feet.

Comments on "Breaking Waves"

A former member wrote: Very well written, I like the sense of peace it brings when reading this.
A former member wrote: They way this peace showed your resolve and inner strength was excellent. I really liked the way you used the source of that strength as your central metaphor. Nice write, DK6
A former member wrote: I really liked this. It was a beautiful visual of the ocean and all the feelings it brings. I could stare at the waves for days.... nice write. =)
On Friday, April 2, 2010, Rowan (197) wrote:

This is different from the other works I've read from you. It's very peaceful and relaxed. I can feel a calmness settle over me when I read this piece. The ocean like life is so vast and deep. You never know where the breeze will sweep you off to. A very nice write devil.
On Wednesday, March 31, 2010, lupus tenebrae (860) wrote:

Very serene, collected, it reminds me of my beach trips in the past, you hit the nail on the head, the waves definitely give that kind of feeling, well done, thanks.