Ocean Song

Its based off a scene in one of my books inspired by the Islander, by Nightwish.

The waves crash

Their rhythm constant, a steady beat

Spilling out on the shore

A tremor of fury 

 Beneath each thundering, rushing crest.

Yet there's calmness in the steadiness

The endlessly repeating pattern

Unbroken, unchanged, dependable

The undying song of the water.

And the wind

tangible freedom
Sings of it's untamable, unconquerable spirit.

Unpredictable, chaotic, aimless

Yet filled with passion, purpose

Harmonious with the ocean's song.

The seagulls too, and their voices

The shrill, stark, coos

Call to the waves

And the waves roar back.

A small girl disturbs the scene

Yet so familiar is this setting to her

And her to the setting

That she is as much a part of it

As the wind, the seagulls, and the waves

Water gently strokes her feet

Wind catches her hair

She breathes the salt air, the sunlight

And absorbs the generous warmth offering

Of the sand.

The seashore is her home

The wind her whispering friend

The seagulls, her protectors

And the ocean- her life.

She is drawn to it

The power within the waves

The violent passion

The calming stillness

The beautiful contradiction of voices

Creating the song of the sea

Her song.

Her thoughts become the wind

 Her breath becomes the wave's steady pattern
Her voice the seagulls' call
Her soul, the wandering wind

She closes her eyes

And though she scarcely leaves her sandy serenity
Her spirit waves goodbye to its flesh sanctuary
And is lost within in the waves
Lost at sea.

Reviews

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

beautifully you imbue each elemental element of the sea and all she holds and attracts with potent and alluring musical compositions palpable in each stunningly crafted line~ and of course~ being one who is filled with the sea and fills the sea~ I adore this beautiful and creative poetic that utilizes the intrinsic depths of free form creative composition~

[~]

You paint the scene well with your lovely words. I taste the sea salted air, feel the soft wind. You put us beside the small girl and let us see her become one with the ocean. I truly felt emersed into this poem, wonderful writing.

[sweetbuddha]

I love how you describe the sea and all her secrets. It seems almost magical. Great piece, I really enjoyed reading this :)

[Nusquam Esse]

Great job on this one, it really carries a peaceful and surreal image. And with the potentially dark ending, I enjoyed it all the more. Your metaphors and flow are something which anyone who has spent a substantial amount of time on the ocean would feel.

[~Artemis~]

Thank you for your comment. Just a funny note, I've never actually been to the ocean...

[Sam Ryann]

Wow, just wow. This was an excellent read. Beautiful imagery. I loved it.

[Corbin Driver]

It is a great poem congratulations for winning an award in my contest with it!

[Uneek]

So magical & full of life!!! Love it

[Joel Junior]

you won my contest i think a year ago eheh
i really really love this poem

[Ashley Jordan]

So much emphasis!
So much detail!
Maybe I'm biased because I'm partial to the sea, but
Ahhhhhhhhhh, this is absolutely fantastic!

[Aella.lives]

That was really beautiful. I could easily imagine everything, and honestly hear the ocean in my head. Absolutely lovely.

[Drowning with Stars]

This is beyond beautiful. Amazing imagery. It reminds me of a friend who grew up in Florida; the beach is a part of her