For only me

Photography by Heike Moller

Sunrise

one step this side of night

the lonely wind blows

seaweed rolls across the sand

kissing but never telling

Just as the sun combs clouds

out of her sky

I shed layers of darkness

My optimism surfs in on the morning tide

sanguine and rosy cheeked

rolling the dice of life now eager to play for all I’m worth

No one can see

for only me, I smile

Author's Note

nothing quite like sunrise on the beach

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

your title and pic make so much sense to me ... those moments shared with no one ..but more precious because of it .. then the sea, the beach, and organic sweep of seaweeds ... even our vast oceans have roots eh!? ... i just keep re-reading my friend .. :) seems you strike a very distinct edge between the encompassing glory of sunrise and oceans ...with your closing lines .. selfish ;) but too golden and private not to be .. really like your poem ... each time read again .. beautiful says i!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

E, you are so kind. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Tony Jordan]

A new day.
No wave will ever be the same.
No day will ever be the same.
Thank you for bringing some of that sunshine to a cold cold UK lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

Very warm in South Florida this winter...even warmer than usual. Thanks, Tony. Lydi**

[Bala Gorthi]

This is so beautiful Lydia..
My optimism surfs in the morning tide
Sanguine and rosy cheeked
Rolling the dice of life now eager to play for all I am worth
No one can see for only me, I smile.
I loved this..one has to be that self to see it...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Bala. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

"Just as the sun combs clouds out of her sky"... Only poets see visions of ecstasy.
truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat. Lydi**

[Valentine]

Seeing the picture makes me long for summer. Your writing has a flowing dreamlike quality. Valentine

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you enjoyed, Kathie. Thank you.

[MsJewel]

I love sunrise at the beach...the sound of the surf, the feel of the cool sand between my toes as a soft breeze blows...the perfect way to start a day.
Beautiful poetry Lydi - absolutely gorgeous.
Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Julie. I know you have always loved the beach as much as I do. Happy Thanksgiving. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Happy Thanksgiving Lydi!

[AquaWater5674]

Lydia...so lyrical...so delicately written.."just as the sun combs clouds out of her sky"..heavenly..
I found it to be enchanting..
Thank You
Debbie

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review so much. Thank you. Lydi**

[Tom]

'Just as the sun combs clouds
out of her sky' ....Now that's a million dollar line if ever I read one!!

A quite exquisitely animated and atmospheric poem, induces the senses into a pleasent, dream like state... kudos Lydia !

[Lydia Shutter]

Tom, you are so kind. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Lydia,
Your poem has a rhythm like the ocean waves! So neat to be allowed into your personal and precious experience of rejuvenation.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, walking along the shore at sunrise is so inspiring for me. Thank you for the lovely review, Kathy. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia... Rolling the dice of life... another day
of sweet surprises... So many lines in your poetry...
I wear them in my smile... of contentment. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Keep smiling my sweet friend! Thank you. Lydi**

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Beautiful little poem. Deeply written and poetic. Enjoyed the read very much. Tyfs!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Cyprian. Lydi*

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

You're most welcome, Lydi.