Driftwood

~ a scribble of love ~

art ~ Elzbieta Mozyro

 

 

 

Weathered, weary

half full of light…

 

you surrounded me with an ocean

soft with kisses,

                 warm with sand

and healed the place once tattered

with pastel reveries

        of skies in lavender and blue silk

 

Where seabirds sang

above graceful tides

and I was afloat

 

~ drifting in an ocean of the sweetest poetry ~

 

And when I fought with the wind

my soul prepared for flight

 

       you surrounded me with an ocean

                                     soft were the kisses, warm was the sand

Reviews

[I Am Svetlana]

Wow, such a stunning piece! The title is what really drew me to this and as I read it...I couldn't help but realize that I often envision being loved as being surrounded by an ocean, the rocks, sand, warmth. The imagery really packed a punch with this and it flowed beautifully. It tells such thoughts and the picture above, when I looked at it longer after I was finished reading this piece, it made me think of a woman who is waiting on the rocks for her lover to return to her. Perhaps he swam out somewhere in search of help and promised to come back for her. Seeing her walk along the rocks, seeing the waves crash a ways before, it takes an aim at your heart for her. What must she be feeling? Is her lover ever to return to her, scoop her up and shower her with the kisses she once received long ago?

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your very kind and insightful comment. I'm thrilled you enjoyed this piece. I too adore this painting. Elzibeta Mozyro is one of my favorite artists. Have a beautiful day :) Julie

[Rebecca Buller]

Goodness, the busyness of life intervened but I simply had to log back on & read some of your lovely poetry, MsJewel. I particulary adored the lines, "And when I fought with the wind, my soul prepared for flight." So very beautiful. I simply must take the time to post something:)

[MsJewel]

It's so nice to see you. Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm looking forward to reading your poetry again. Hugs, Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

"you surrounded me with an ocean
soft were the kisses, warm was the sand"
The lines above would be a good place to land. No weakness into your amazing words. Thank you.

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend. Hugs, Julie

[Jewel Chanda]

sweetness is in the flow taking the mind to a high ... portrait drawn passes through the mind.. :) very well written..

[MsJewel]

Thank you Jewel :) Julie

[Jewel Chanda]

Welcome :)

[stars are far]

That was amazing..
well done

[MsJewel]

You are very kind. Thank you my sweet friend :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, to drift in an ocean of sweet poetry.....heavy sigh....and then to feel the warm sand beneath your feet as you walk along the shoreline...bliss! Such a wonderful poem of love...serene. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it Lydi. Hugs, Julie

[Trace]

I really love this.
such sincere and gentle memories conveyed
I like how you recall the ocean soft and warm
and the last line pulls those memories together again in a past tense.

Beautiful poem my friend.
Trace

[MsJewel]

Some how I knew you would like the last few lines...I appreciate you, my friend, my writing partner, my editor. Hugs and love, Julie

[Trace]

Knowing smile here.

Trace

[Brittany Zedalis]

drifting in an ocean of the sweetest poetry

This piece is so romantic and well written. Wonderful job, once again!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Brittany. Have a lovely evening my friend :) Julie

[wordman]

warm as the sand a ocean of poetry great write Julie I enjoyed the trip

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ron! :) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... Your poem is the epitime of romance
and a dance of passion... with art to bring it to life.
It reminded me of the book and movie
"Wuthering Heights" where true love was
experienced along the turbulent but
beautiful ocean. truly a masterpiece.
your friend... Pat

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much Pat. I appreciate you and your friendship. Have a lovely evening. Hugs, Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... I need to learn how to send a poem
I have posted on WC to a few poets on WC who may
not know I have posted a new poem. My latest poem
is entitled "Unleashed" and is dedicated to
Lydia Shutter for her birthday in April. hugs.... Pat x

[MsJewel]

Pat - Open your poem. On the right is a box which lists some functions - click on read request. A list of your friends will come up. Check off the boxes and select send. It's that easy! Hugs, Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

Thanks Julie... I hope it works for me.
You are a "doll" for giving me the "tip".
You are "peachy keen". At 73 yrs....
I miss the excitement of discovery. Thank
goodness for poetry and Writers Cafe.
When is your birthday? hugs... Pat

[MsJewel]

March 18th

[redflutterby]

I read this three times so I could float in its blissful warmth....sigh! Reading your poems is like being in a fragrant meadow with your face turned up to the sun! Lovely Julie...

[MsJewel]

Thank you for the lovely comment and compliment. I'm thrilled you enjoyed this one :) Julie