The Rock in you

Inspired by a few photos I shot on an evening at Sunset Cliffs, San Diego

In a moments notice 

those far reaching waves 

lashed at the crevices of barren rocks 

leaving them adorned with happiness and content. 

I watched in sheer awe at nature's design; 

its way of giving and lending life to the lifeless bodies. 

And, the next moment 

those waves receded back into the ocean 

rendering those rocks momentarily touched 

with a sense of transient fulfillment. 

I submitted in utmost humbleness at nature's act; 

its way of taking away and leaving you ravaged in nothingness. 

In those deeply etched moments, 

I wore my glasses and reflected inward; 

Life takes away and gives back in equal measures, 

yet what remains constant is the Rock in you. 

- AH, 09/08/2016

Reviews

[Dara]

Oh my! This is a most thought provoking write. I love how you compare life to the ocean and the waves crashing against the rocks. It’s a beautiful analogy and one I will think about often, especially on those days when the ‘water is receding’. It reminds me of a Simon and Garfunkel song that was playing in my head today and now I have come across this wonderful poem.

[A.H.]

Those are wonderful thoughts you shared. As life goes, we have to stand rock solid and hold ourself steady when the waves hit us. Thank you Dara for the review.

[Dylan Macadham]

AKA the Rock of Ages. Yes, it would do us all good, and give us perspective, to take a moment and marvel in Nature's splendor. Nicely written AH :)

[A.H.]

Thank you Dylan.

[Martiya Daman]

This is such a lovely and emotional poem! When the waves splash on the rocks, they make them all shiny and pretty with water - kind of like when you splash in puddles! But then the waves go away, and the rocks become dry and dull again. This is how life goes. When you are a kid, you get toys. It is like a rock which is shiny and pretty. But when you lose them, your emotions become dull and sad. Keep writing, Abhi...

Martiya

[A.H.]

Amazing perspectives and review. I like the way you put it and you're so sweet. At your age, with your writing, you are already making a splash. Can't believe you think so deeply at this young age and express it so well. Thanks Martiya for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
A.H.

[Martiya Daman]

Your welcome! Thanks for the kind words 😁

[Chris Shaw]

Thought provoking. The rocks are a constant. They can not be removed. We all need a rock in our life to help us weather the storms. Powerful writing AH

Chris

[A.H.]

Thank you for the thoughtful review, Chris. Appreciate it!

[Stella Armour]

Yes, the rocks remain constant even after the ravishing and desertion of the waves.
Reflecting inwards the one constant in your life is rock solid and the waves of life cannot wash away her devotion..

[A.H.]

yes, so true. thank you Stella for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on this write.

[Stella Armour]

my pleasure....

[Starr]

WOW, I love your last stanza, this is wonderful and inspiring

[A.H.]

Thank you for your review.

[red93]

This is Fabulous Abhi - and you can see what I meant about the Free Verse allowing yr true Voice to come thru. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[A.H.]

Thank you for the thoughtful review red93

[horizon]

Wow the last line can be very motivational and inspiring...the beauty of nature...I love nature..i am a nature's person while reading the lines of your poem I could watch the way you would have saw the waves build up and then diminished...I loved the lines "life takes away and give back in equal" what lovely lines...truly

[A.H.]

Thank you Horizon for reading and leaving your thoughts on this write. Yeah, there's so much to observe, learn and imbibe from the ways of Nature. It's sometimes healing.

[Bala Gorthi]

This is my first introduction to your work and the tittle caught me up.
The rock in you! The title and the presentation both are awesome and the poem looked natural as it is not stereotyped in structure and form.
In the existence, things just happen, it is nature's course. It is the awakened ,whose eyes are not blinded by motives and ambitions, who perceives and receives something from everything around him. For others, what remains is, the rock in you.
Your words " I wore my glasses and reflected inwards" are impactful. And the ending says it all. It is loaded one ,Or, should I say 'rock heavy' one ?
Wonderful expressions. A very good work indeed.
Loved reading your write. Keep it up.:-):-)

[A.H.]

I like the way you went deep down into the write and found your meanings. It's true that there's so much to percieve, imbibe and learn from the ways of Nature. God's creation are truly wonderful. I believe, there is meaning to existence of every thing that surrounds us. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts, Bala. Appreciate it !

[Manu]

I really liked the way you gave a mere observation a meaningful existence.
Interpretation of those far reaching waves is at its best.
There is so much to learn from nature's design - it really got me thinking that if there is any hidden meaning inside every act and design of God then I would want to know.
Wow, especially for these two lines-
it's a way of giving and lending life to the lifeless bodies
It's a way of taking away and leaving you ravaged in nothingness.
Ending line serves the purpose.
I really had a good and meaningful read !
Keep writing.

[A.H.]

That was an in-depth take on the write. I'm really you liked it and spent time reading this one. Yes, its very true that Nature's design and God's creations have a certain meaning and purpose. And, if we can only pay notice and learn from it we would be certainly wiser and richer in our experiences. Thanks much for visiting, Gorthi. Appreciate it! :)