solitude at the beach

By bluegypsea

there’s a quiet squeamishness 
hanging heavy in the air, 
a crimson ray of blistering sunlight 
pierces the silent wind; 
pictures worth a thousand words 
begin to lurch freely about, 
like a tornado with an angelic facade 
and a devilish enterprise; 
chilly oceans whirling ferociously, 
a sharp prick of agony 
as freezing water stabs 
your clammy, delicate skin; 
an onslaught of jealousy 
turns to a sickening green hue, 
and gentle tides of sea mist 
begin to smooth the jagged rocks; 
as you lie sadly within the limits 
of your own narrow mind, 
and as the seagulls skim 
the turbulent waters in oblivion  
you wisp away into the violence of the sea. 

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Copyright 2016 bluegypsea
Published on Monday, August 1, 2016.     Filed under: "Reflective" and "Poetry"
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  • TropicalSnowstorm On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, TropicalSnowstorm (1580)By person wrote:

    "as you lie sadly within the limits of your own narrow mind" - great line! I enjoyed this piece and your use of imagery throughout. Ciao, T/S Scholar

  • bluegypsea On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, bluegypsea (20)By person wrote:

    Thanks so much. :)

  • Soulfire On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, Soulfire (96)By person wrote:

    Haunting and beautifully written.

  • bluegypsea On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, bluegypsea (20)By person wrote:

    Thank you so much!! :)

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