Bluegreen

Inspired by C Froman's "Wave on Wave"

I come to you when I need to understand

Rocked by your gentle arms like a child

You never lie, no matter how painful the truth is

Acceptance ebbs slowly, as you've taught me

And I learn

Purifying my lungs with your salty caress

You carry my troubles away to the depths

And bring them back to me with new reflection

I emerge stronger than before

Reborn

And itchy with new skin

Author's Note

About the blue green waters that I live by, that I seek for solace and wisdom

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Bluegreen'
D Connolly,
Oh this one really clicks with me! Your title choice is perfect and water colors have a calming effect, a sit and ponder effect. It is lovely to be taken along with you on this time of reflection and even what sounds like some healing. Natural places like this are so important for we people. Bless you so much. I really appreciated this lovely piece!
Kathy

[D Connolly]

Thank-you so much Kathy, I'm glad you were able to relate to this

[Lady Pearl]

When I would have a lot going on with me, there's this place I would go to where I can just sit think and stare at the open sea. your poem took me there.
so peaceful.

[D Connolly]

thank-you Pearl

[Bala Gorthi]

This is beautiful.
This write shows your connect with the waters. Learning from the nature and deriving strength is possible only for the one who is connected and aware. Your write took me to the seas with its flow.. Thank you for sharing this....

[D Connolly]

thank-you Bala

[Bala Gorthi]

You are welcome..

[JerryB]

I worked on a boat for quite a few years in the Gulf of Mexico and I quite understand where you are coming from within the lines of this wonderful piece of poetical writing, D. Connolly. There is something akin to magical about the "bluegreen" waters, whether riding the gentle and sometimes turbulent waves on a boat, or relaxing in its waters when dockside. Loved this posting of yours.

[D Connolly]

Thank-you Jerry, I love living in Siesta Key, it is magical :)

[JerryB]

Yes, I understand perfectly, I have been through the keys stopping here and there to take in the flavor. Magical is the word.

[Lyn Anderson]

I love this. Having been inspired by water, and the ocean, many times. I would point you to my book of poetry "Animal Nature" that has similar themes. Which is why I am going to all the trouble of organizing my stuff -- to pinpoint writing for people instead of making them sift.:)

[D Connolly]

Wonderful! I will check that out, I am inspired so much by nature. For me, it helps me solidify universal and abstract truths into linear and tangible lessons.

[Lyn Anderson]

I am glad I happened upon you upon my return.:)

[Diamond]

This is a very beautiful writing. Nature often rocks a wounded heart. You show the beauty of the waters and your relationship with it so well. However, using the word "itchy" in the last line, I felt, has jeopardized the expression of calmness in the earlier lines. Nice one anyway.

[D Connolly]

Thank-you Queen! I used the word itchy because literally, once I step out of salt water, I am, in fact, itchy. However, I used it here to demonstrate how a healed wound or "new skin" as I put it, can sometimes feel uncomfortable, as many learned lessons can make us feel before full acceptance.

[Diamond]

That is true...when I first read it, I related the word reborn with the word itchy and it gave me a tender feeling since that is how newborns get fidgety too....makes sense, doesn't it? I like it.

[KTizzle]

I definitely felt a calmness while reading this. I felt immersed in the waters with you.

- Jazz

[D Connolly]

Hi Jazz! Thank-you for reading :)

[Einstein Noodle]

lovely ..such a gentle experience in reading ..have to put it in the ol' library for sure ...just beautiful says i!
E.

[D Connolly]

Thank-you so much E!

[Lorry]

This is beautiful Dani. The peace and tranquillity of the waves, beating a harmony that mesmerises. Until I remember that in those waters, there are many things that bite, sharks and swimming knives for example.Then I decide just to stay on the beach and do something safer, like checking out the ladies....which is usually safer. :)
Although to be honest, our beaches have sand and water, that is where the similarity to beaches ends. We live on the North sea, which is basically where the arctic ocean comes to when it needs cooling down :)

[D Connolly]

Yeah, probably not for swimming. People here spend Christmas in the water! Two VERY different oceans, for sure!

[Lorry]

We have looney dook here, where people jump in on new years day....It's called looney for a reason :)

[redzone]

a nice swim is soothing and I think a great place to find answers and comfort and sometimes even the right questions to ask when confused...

loved this poem Dani...

redzone

[redzone]

I almost forgot... HAPPY NEW YEAR DANI!!!!

[D Connolly]

Happy New Year!!! Thank-you for your nice compliment :)

[Relic]

We need inspiration at times. The water and its colors are what nature gives for inspiration, whether for writing or living.

Nice poem D.

[D Connolly]

thank-you Relic! Good to see you :)