Tick Tock

just a little scribble

 

digital art compliments of myopera

 

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I’ve never been one to watch the dark sky unfold

or count the tick of the clock

between the sweet kiss of a warm breeze

and the tickle

of sand between my toes

 

Still…it feels like winter…and the clouds, ashen gray

hide the moon…

 

As the waves rise and fall in perfect rhythm

to a seabirds serenade

and the ocean of memories

stinging my eyes

and teasing my heart

with yesterday

 

And so…

I’ll chase tomorrow,

never bursting the bubble of dreams

that wait

with the sweet kiss of a warm breeze

somewhere behind this dark sky

 

Tick tock

 

 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like the irony...i never count the time...nor watch the dark sky unfold..and yet the speaker does just that...and then decides to chase the sun, somewhere between that dark sky...and she starts to pay attention to time because she feels it slipping away, and she needs to make the most of her life now.

really absorbing piece.

[MsJewel]

Jacob, Thanks so much for your insightful comment. Time passes so quickly. I've been struggling with something for so long, not realizing it has been holding me back and now I'm working on letting it go and moving on. Wish me luck :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dara]

Oh my Julie. Your thoughts are so eloquently expressed here. Do not despair and keep looking for that silver lining behind the clouds. Someone who writes poetry this beautiful will surely find it!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Dara. I appreciate you. Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Make the most of every day, absolutely. Watching a dark sky and then getting lost in it is not something you want to waste precious time doing. "never bursting the bubble of dreams" love that line, Julie! Very good write. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thank you Lydi! I njoying a beautiful weekend. :) Julie

[OTownPete]

I can see it Ms. Julie and can almost smell that sea breeze. Tick tock indeed. Your friend in words, Pete

[MsJewel]

Thanks Pete! Hugs, Julie

[Frieda P]

I really like the contradiction in terms here Julie, it's light and dark, funny that you would choose the pink font too for one of your semi-darker poems....

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment Frieda. I chose the pink to brighten it up a bit...I wanted it to be a little bit cheery...

[Frieda P]

It's pensive that's for sure, you don't have to cheer it up on our account you know? :-)

[Simple Scarlet]

This poem reminds me to stay optimistic, even in the darkest days. I really like it!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your very nice comment. Yes, there can be sunshine, even on the darkest of days. It took me a while to realize that! :) Julie

[wordwarrior]

Oh my Julie, now this made me sigh. You used your words in this brilliantly and with such style and elegance. Into my favourites this goes!!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your wonderful comment. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece. :) Julie

[Pryde Foltz]

It is only a matter of time. I don't, Julie, if you aren't just a bit like a warm breeze yourself. Lovely write.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your very sweet comment Pryde. :) Julie

[MikeV]

Very beautiful write! :) i also like how you changed the font color, it matched the photo beautifully

[MsJewel]

Thank you Mike...I thought I'd change it up a bit. :) Julie