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. :)

[Tom]

Home is where the heart is and the sailor has an inbuilt affinity with the seas, that saline, salty air purging all gloom and doubt, replacing same with hope and joy just as love will do for those so blessed..

Metaphor magic my friend, image intensifying, kudos and richest blessings to you and your quite brilliant writing! 🍷

[Lydia Shutter]

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

[Kelly Scheppers]

My older brother served in the Navy for many years, as a CPO. He would come home occasionally on the weekends to mom's home cooking. This reminded me of all the men and women who have served this country, and have sacrificed so much to protect it. That in itself is enough to fill any heart. Good to see you, Lydi, and to read you again!

[Lydia Shutter]

Always happy to see you on my page, Kelly. Hope you are doing well in the NE. Take care. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I did a two week boat ride for the Army. Being a sailor. Not a easy life. I liked the longing dear Lydia and the happy ending. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, John! No, it is not an easy life. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[Lorry]

It's why sailors have so much trouble walking on solid ground Lydi, because only when they are bouncing on the waves do they feel truly happy. Being in love has much the same effect, turning sidewalks into trampolines, or was that an earthquake? 😊

[Lydia Shutter]

Sidewalks into trampolines....I like the image that creates in my mind, Lorry. Thanks so much for the review. Lydi**

[willweb]

Would should have been wouldn't. I have fixed that now. It makes just a little more sense now. :)

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

It's easy to fill those happy clouds when being with someone that you love. It expands the heart nigh to bursting.

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it, Linda. Thanks so much for your review. Lydi**