The boneyard

A Poem by Island Hippy

have you seen dolphins riding a crest?
they are one life force, an energy

one with their home
children of the tide

must never stray too far
must always return

their hearts tell them when,
as vital as food for sustenance

so moana is to me, a swelling heart
beat, the life blood of this earth

furious, gentle salty breath glistening,
a roaring seductress that will snatch

the life out of you in a heartbeat,
& in the fear and in the courage

i know i am alive; again & again
i return, to surrender my last breath

my final rest in the boneyard.

© 2017 Island Hippy

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Annette Pisano-Higley

I hear you say return to the source-the place of power and breath and love and rest. I love the lilt of your words and the pictures they paint. You take me to a better place. Mahalo my friend- you have a sister spirit in me.

Posted 7 Years Ago

7 Years Ago

Mahalo much ohana! x

7 Years Ago

ohana- I feel your heart!. x

mercy party

i like how you showed your unwavering devotion to your sacred place and took the reader there. The last line took on quite a double meaning for me, The phrase final rest, it could mean you're getting back up and never turning back or resting for good. i like what you did!

Posted 7 Years Ago

7 Years Ago

Mahalo for the drop in mercy party I appreciate it.

KWP

A lovely piece, a gentle reminder to stop, take stock of where your home is, its right where you are. Wherever you are you must treasure you Home, respect it as the small part of the grand scheme of things it is ...

Love the use of dolphins ... immediately calming ... nice one chick X

Posted 7 Years Ago

7 Years Ago

Mahalo, I enjoyed reading your thoughts very well said. Much appreciated

jacob erin-cilberto

i am with Solo...dolphins are my favorites...they are so intelligent---i think much more so than we humans...and they are so kind...much more so than we are.

a calming read.
j.