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**

[Lyn Anderson]

There is so much to this piece, from the format to the content, it is a beautiful write.

[Lydia Shutter]

I always appreciate your reviews, KL. Thanks. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

No problem. You are a joy to read. I love the beach. And that internal smile when we are where we want to be, if only for an instant.

[Ted Kniffen]

That beach sounds perfect. Cool sand under foot and a steaming cup of coffee to sip, Heaven. Good write, Lydi

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Ted. Lydi*

[Papaya]

This is such great therapy, the healing sun... Savour the smiles. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Nothing like it. Thanks, Ana. Lydi**.....by the way love this icon!

[Papaya]

You're welcome and Thank you Lydi. :)
It was my Halloween avatar but I kinda like my sexy zombie girl that eats brains. :D

[Lydia Shutter]

She is a 40's pinup girl....and even if she is eating brains, she looks sexy! :)

[aLittlePain]

What a lovely scene you paint comforting, warm images. I love the closing line. R

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much for the review. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

Cathartic and theraputic and of course pleasurable. Thats enough about the poem lets talk about playing on the beach, (and you know I like to do that).

[Lydia Shutter]

Absolutely...the beach is a wonderful place for inspiration and relaxation. Thanks for the review, Ken. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

You've definitely conveyed the sparkling joy of a beach sunrise (I feel sorry for those not located near a coastline!) I love it when I see something in nature that's ONLY FOR ME . . . very cherished enjoyment. There's a tiny hint of Jacob here . . . "Just as the sun combs clouds out of her sky" (reminds me of the way he word-plays). As always, graceful visual & full of feeling.

[Lydia Shutter]

Great compliment to me to compare my work to Jacob's....though both of us use metaphor a lot. Thanks for the review, Margie. Lydi**

[Lisa Lindsey]

“For only me, I smile…” And that is sure to put a big smile on the reader’s face, I know it did mine. We all make our own happiness and when we do it spills over to everyone in our breathing (or reading) space. Nothing like a morning walk on the beach to wash off the dark and bathe us in optimism. It's a beautiful day and beautiful poetry, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Lisa. When we push the clocks back, I am up soooo very early. Have to make the most of it. I appreciate your review. Lydi*

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

The morning sunrise and that too on the beach really, no one can miss such a rare morning sight. I agree No one can see for only me, when I smile on such a sunny morning. Great poem as always Lydi**

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for your review. Lydi**

[redzone]

in reply to the note: it's a wonderful time indeed, sand tickling toes, pastel sky painting caressing eyes and the awe of the breeze across the face, just a few things I remember walking the Gulf side beach a couple of times when visiting my folks...

I really loved this poem Lydi, you create a peace and ease of mind that you write into words and allow us to feel it as well as we read.. I had to smile at the : "Just as the sun combs clouds/ out of her sky/I shed layers of darkness"... more than just lovely, but filled with the release needed when we are burdened with pain and such morning walks on the beach watching the sunrise over the water bringing in a new dawn, cleanses such darkness.. great metaphor her Lydi as you allow us to feel that smile begin to emerge on your lips... it's almost like watching a young girl playing tags with the waves and giggling...

anyway one of your "very "nicest" of poems Lydi.. one that I will read and re-read often... thank you

redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

Curt, I AM that young girl playing tag with the waves each time I take a morning walk on the beach. It brings me back to my innocence...yea, i used to have that! LOL Thank you so much for the wonderful review....always "nice" reading your words. Lydi***

[redzone]

I thought she looked like you Lydi... ;0)

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Those feet were a dead giveaway, huh? LOL

[redzone]

yeah the feet, but even more the smile Lydi... that wonderful smile...

[Lydia Shutter]

You are too kind.....thank you, Curt. Have a great day....or should I say a
"nice" one? :)

[redzone]

both are good... ;0)

[redzone]

and it seems you are having a "nice" one already... lol