Dreams dancing by the Sea

Waves crashing upon a heart that washed up 

on the silver sands of memory when time was made 

of measured moments in the heat of delicate 

breezes that tease when a Cardinal rests on my 

shoulder to caress the mist of morning against a 

turquoise sky with passing ships of yesterday 

when a Sailor would return with gifts from 

Ports O' Call when love endured through storms 

and dangerous rendezvous of treacherous tethering 

to reach the Lady of his Destiny...  

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Such a whoosh of extreme passion... breathless imagination, true excitement in every phrase, a gift for every reader,: come share the moment.

'.. rests on my - shoulder to caress the mist of morning against a - turquoise sky with passing ships of yesterday .. '

A passionate poem, dear petal. xx

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Em... you are the gentle wind that sets the Sail for lovely memories of rendezvous adventures. May your day be filled with the wonder of Whippoorwill songs. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Em... by the way, my new Avatar is from 1973 when I
was thirty-three and my son Bob was three. He and his two daughters will live with us for a few months while his wife is on a venture to secure their future.
We live in an age where adventure is necessary.
Thanks for your "butterfly mail". gently, Pat

[Dave Brown]

I was just fortunate enough to happen upon this piece
as wonderful as thoughts of sea and surround can be, you've made it all that much more so
another uplifting read

[barleygirl]

The best part about this poem is how it feels like a gushing stream-of-consciousness stated in imagery. I love the seashore theme that ties everything together & I also love the various tangents of imagination along the way. Since I can't imagine a cardinal on the seashore (thinking of this bird as more of a woodland creature), I read this as a symbol for the angel that rests upon one's shoulder, a loved-one separated for some reason, maybe death, or location, or virus concerns. I love how the reading flows forth with urgency & power, enhanced by having no "sentence" breaks (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Margie... you are very clairvoyant when it comes to interpretation of the Cardinal on the sandy beach. We can only reach for that connection...
and pray. I adore your visits... your words are written in the wind. gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful story in the poetry. Sailor's gifts from far away, a precious gift to the receiver. I enjoyed the complete poem dear Pat. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... I love your charming review...
so many stories by the Sea with lovers waiting patiently. Memories are seashells gathered as treasures. tenderly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the sea shells and the rocks dear Pat. The sea always willing to give us gifts.

[AJNJ]

The world of memories could be so breathtakingly beautiful, I could never imagine. We read of sadness, grief, but this beauty...? I'm awed reading this. Heaven resides in your words, Ms. Pat. Loved, just loved the ships of yesterday. Thanks for such beauty of words...

[NotUsinganymore]

Very beautiful description you wrote, very wonderful.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Jung Lee... hope you and your family have a chance to be by the Sea.
gently, Pat

[NotUsinganymore]

Thank you, you too. c: Please check out my newest poem c:

[Betty Hermelee]

A passionate poem of love and destiny, of yesteryear along with lovely, vivid images; misty mornings, waves crashing,, turquoise sky, awaiting the return of one’s love, though a treacherous feat to accomplish; very well written an flows like a dream!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... waiting for your Sailor to return is a tale of Adventure where dreams can come true... right out of the Blue. Thank you for your feeling the Spray of waves where Lovers pray. truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dearest Pat, your two lines stanzas here have transported me to sandy shores, sparkling waters and romance. I have my own sailor, once in the merchant navy. I love this poem, it is so uplifting.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... the uniform alone has seduced many a young Lady who has dreamed of a Sailor with gifts from the Sea. You must have been quite a "Figure Head" as he sailed the Seven Seas to bring you Pearls and gems from many a Port o' Call. Thanks for taking the time to reminisce when Breezes blow as ill winds
drift with the setting Sun. truly a Charming review. Pat

[Neville]

can't argue with them lot down there and closer to the shoreline..... this is one of those that makes the reader wanna dive in without any hesitation whatsoever....

Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Neville... sandy shores of memories... Je t' adore... you have brought a life-boat to "Dreams by the Sea"... I can now rest under a Palm tree with a Mango coconut drink and feel the breeze until the sun sets over the apricot horizon. tenderly, Pat

[Neville]

………….. N is :)ing

[sonnie ibadah]

I loved this, the imagery is refreshing.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sonnie.. thank you for your charming review. Gently, Pat

[Papaya]

Sailors and pirates are so romanticized and for good reason I suppose. We love men who live for adventure and embrace danger.

Beautiful poem, Patricia!

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, Ana... we do have our dreams and some come true as we dance by the sea.in memories of rendezvous and treasures from Sailors. truly, Pat