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Written while in the ICU. I was given permission to leave for a few hours, and I took a train to the coast.

what a treat!

what a feast

for the feet;

the wind blowing 

from the East

Should we head

for the coast

now,

or wait

for all the grey 

clouds to

dissipate?

yeah. 

you might wanna 

feel the breeze

in your hair.

And,

clasp some of 

that

golden sand

they call silence

Silver words 

escape your lips;

One hand resting 

on your hip

Cast your wet eyes

to them distant ships:

"Love" and "Pain"

make a beautiful alliance. 

Author's Note

Some deliberate typos.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of being in Salem, Mass.
I was at the oldest park in the states....and it was right off the coast. There was this house, two-story, and a roof that was used as a balcony and the wives would wait up there watching for the fishing boats to come in with their husbands.
I Am reminded of that...and quite enjoy the atmosphere you created that we can actually feel as palpable.

j.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you!

[Marie]

A very emotive writer eloquently inked. When the wind from the East blows in Ireland, it is called "The Beast from The East" because it leaves a trail of damage in its wake. The silence on a deserted beach is food for one's mind and spirit. It is far from silent, it speaks a unique language that our soul understands. It refreshes us and we leave it feeling renewed and ready to take on the world again. Love and pain can be linked together as opposites and I love how you say they make a beautiful alliance though I could never link them together. A flawlessly executed poem, dear Ern M. I enjoyed reading and I thank you for sharing. Lovely work...

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you Marie, for your kind and beautifully written letter. i've always wanted to visit ireland. your country's literature is the best bar none. and i love The Beast from the East, i will try to use that in a conversation someday.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Ern M... Thank you for your kind words and please feel free to use "The Beast from The East" in future writing. Wishing you a very nice day to enjoy, dear poet...

[Surabhi]

For all the grey cloud to dissipate this line is so relatable!!

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you :)

[Soren]

This poem with use of colloquial language that gives it salted flavor. It speaks poetically with unexpected images that fit well into the emotive sensation of the piece. It carries with it a cultural feel for passion and love that is more eastern and a softness that is alluring and seductive. Lovely

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you so much for your kind review. i never thought of it as eastern, but it was indeed a beach in japan that i was writing about