home from the sea

artwork by julia khoroshikh

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

when the sailor returns home from the sea

after a lyrical journey of truth      

the folds of his heart still swim

he feels each wave in his soul

the stagnation of doubt

has been swept away with the tide

what was an empty void

is now filled with rich emotion

happy clouds fill his heart

the way that you have filled mine

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

I wonder which came first, your choice of illustration or your words - they make make such a wonderful couple, each a compliment to the other, Lydi. As to your radiant words, they take me where i long to be, even though not far.. to the freedom of avast sea or ocean stretching out as a reflection of the heavens.. Such beautiful words, giving so generously yet gently. Thank you - nor only 'happy clouds'but Happiness.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your lovely review, Emma. I usually write the poetry first and then search for an image to complement my words. Glad you enjoyed both. Lydi**

[emmajoygreen]

I certainly did, Lydi. It's grand to read your words and more agau,. Take care, keep safe. :)

[Sami Khalil]

I'm so glad we have seas, oceans, to navigate, explore, enjoy, feel the connection, smell the breezes, enjoy their bounties, listen to the music of the waves.
A beautiful poem with a gorgeous painting.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sami. I really appreciate your review and the fact you always notice the artwork. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are welcome Lydia of Great Florida.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

The truth sets people free. That’s what I got from this poem. I know I could look at it more than one way. I think I liked this way the most, and so stuck with it. enjoyed the read. Tyfs

[Lydia Shutter]

The reader takes his or her own meaning from the words, Cyprian. Thanks for the visit. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

Such a classic poem crystal in its beautiful meanings. I love it.
And I agree living by the sea is a must for me.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, there is something magical about seeing the water hit the shore and smelling the sea breeze. Thanks for the review, Ken. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

the washing away in water and salt ... a purification and cleansing all need regularly says i! the ebb makes way for the fresh and new .. love this poem Lydi! love the sea, the thought and the art .. a bit different choice there ... lots of motion and find the hues of blues and greens soothing and appealing at the same time
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you liked the artwork, E. Those colors speak to me. The sea has a cleansing effect on many people. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is so beautiful....reminds me of when Barbara and I visited Salem, MA. and the oldest park in the country. Right on the shore of the ocean, and the house there with the second floor lookout where wives and girlfriends waited and watched for the men to come back from their fishing excursions.
such history...this poem fills the empty void...and has rich emotion.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Jacob, I am so pleased you are back on WC! Thank you for this review. Lydi**

[John the Baptist]

The sailor here is a metaphor for one who has gone through a soul changing experience and now sees life more clearly. Of course, some collide with icebergs during the journey, but even in such disasters there are opportunities for growth.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, when we stop growing, we stagnate and are not really living. thanks so much, John. Lydi**

[willweb]

The final line of this amazing poem says it all. And I suppose it wouldn't matter if he was a man of the sea or conducting an orchestra. There are things that we rely on to make us happy and fill our hearts with joy...he is that to you. Beautiful Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Will. I appreciate the review. Lydi**

[AYVID N]

Dear Lydi,
This poem is such a complete description of love. It's all about coming home. Returning where the heart belongs. A poem so rich of beauty and feeling. The artwork is lovely too.

[Lydia Shutter]

Divya, thank you very much. When we feel love, we are home. Lydi**

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was sweet with introspection and expression. I believe we may go staggering our sea-step even once we have reached dry land; trying to ride the waves that no longer exist beneath our feet. Sometimes we long to find ourselves back in our own element where we don't seem like freaks to all the people watching us. And it's not that we are different from them. But we are each accustomed to a different environment. We might as well expect the Aleutian to understand why the Tahitian goes around half-dressed. I enjoyed the read.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, when we are accepted for exactly who we are, we are home...no matter where that is. Thank you so much, Fabian. Lydi**