Overcast Shadows

The night before;  the moon
shrieked behind misty clouds
sleeping on night watch

a solemn face appeared behind
puffed pillows of fog;
one of sorrow    the arrows slung

his hasty words spoken..stinging
her open wounds, sea shadows
held hands with her sunken ego~

her reflection a sullen mirror of
the rushing tide, 

stirred sea waters waves 

resounding echoes from the past

she walked the wet sandy beach

unseen toes sinking deep

In blue sketched footsteps
until daybreak

struggling to resurface
her self-esteem from

shallow waters, she curls up 

into a sleepy-eyed snail coil

his overcast shadow
clouding her sunny day dreams

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is painful for her to love him...he steps on her self-esteem...he does not reciprocate the love she shows.
Not only do I like how you wove this theme into a mythologically painted poem,
but it is not just words here. The feeling is overwhelming from the words.
j.

[Fran Marie]

Thank you Jacob
for such an insightful and
kind review..i so appreciate🌷

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful poem. Enjoyed reading

[FGFRANKLIN]

Was this a write from the photo prompt? It certainly fits the picture well. Those lost loves and the sea, they seem forever intertwined, do they not? Perhaps it's because we know how the moon tugs at the ocean's skirts but she always pulls away. Sad that so many loves are cast upon the rocky crags and leave shipwrecked hearts in their wake. I enjoyed the read, dear friend.

[Fran Marie]

Thank you Fabian..
yes I wrote to the photo..yes a lot
of shipwrecked hearts, I'm glad you
enjoyed reading ..

[Coyote Poetry]

Oh, dear Fran. You create a masterpiece. My favorite place, the sea. Good place to withstand sadness, the sea. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Fran Marie]

Thank you John..i always
appreciate your kind words
on my poetry🌷

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome, dear Fran.

[John the Baptist]

The images come across much like a dream, but they reflect a real and painful situation. Somebody got dumped, and it's not the first time.

[Fran Marie]

Thank you for reading and
the kind review ..much appreciated🌷