Pier Gazing...

Relaxing on the pier, deep in thought...

Pier Gazing...

As I sit on the Huntington beach pier mid-day,
with pen and paper sketching a beautiful ocean seen,
basking in the warmth of the bright sunshine and enjoying
a cool ocean breeze,

I am fixated on watching the tremendous waves,
crash violently to the sea shore, time and time again,
after a few minutes of viewing this incredible sight,
I lose myself in thought, as if to a state of hypnosis,

My mind is comparing the violent waves crashing to the earth,
over and over again to what us humans go through with our
problems on a daily basis,

I am completely in a trance, I see the effects of the waves
crashing in the same spot continuously, leaving a
substantial dent in the sand, and again think of the emotional,
dents we take in our lives with constant accruing problems,

As the waves are non-stop, sometimes it seems like our
human trials and tribulations are also non-stop and never ending,

Time has taken it's toll upon this peaceful day,
and day turns to early night,
The waves die down and the sea shore gets a break from the,
violent ambush,

As the sun sets, a soft gliding flow of constant sea water,
rolls over the large dent left in the sand and first smooths
it and then eventually completely erases it all together,

At that moment, I am fully aware of what God is teaching me today,
he is giving me a birds eye view of what he can do to our human problems,
if we ask him to help us and let him do work,

What a wonderful day pier gazing...

Author's Note

GOD IS GOOD...

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

You bring us to the scene with the imagery you employ, James. You sketch the scene with your words and it is a beautiful sight to behold! As always, your spirituality shines through every line. Such a peaceful write. Lydi**

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[angelite]

I really like this poem as I am a nature lover. I am new to this site, but I mainly joined for inspiration to pick up my pen again. I have read many of your words and I have to say I think I am inspired again, so I will go to bed tonight with my mind on fire. Thank you.

[Jamestown]

UR welcome, thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Lavender Soya]

Your superb descriptive style of writing made me feel like I was there too. Great job on penning your thoughts dear brethren! :-)

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out, I truly enjoyed doing this piece!
Thanks again and b-blessed!

[Lavender Soya]

I felt that you enjoyed it too :-D You're welcome.

[E G TEN]

I can taste the sea salt in my tongue as I was reading this, I have caught dozens of Mackarel on that pier, grew up in that area. Another Magnificent piece" thanks for sharing! ;)

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and Huntington is one of a kind!
B-blessed:)

[sereenaoutloud]

you painted such a beautiful picture! adding to my favs. great piece!

[Jamestown]

Funny you choose this one, I too believe this is one of my favorites
cause of the day and what I learned, see gr8 minds think alike,
Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Melinda McQueen]

This is an amazing piece . A powerful write with a flow that was easy.
And yes, God is so good . He never fails.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[free will]

Really nice piece, I lost myself in your writting. :)

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Tina Kline]

A truly beautiful poem. I agree, God is good, the world all around us shows us that if we could only see, look past all the darkness.

This reminds me of when I lived in Seattle and wound go down to the pier to write and reflect. I loved those days.

[Jamestown]

Me too! Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Tina Kline]

You are most welcome.

[Mary Bradley]

Well written and profound poem Jamestown ... narratively interesting

[Jamestown]

Thanks again for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Sameer]

So true, if we don't act and put ourselves in the hands of God... our work is done... He will take care.. Great poem Jamestown

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!