The Rock in you

The Rock in you

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

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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

© 2025 A.H.


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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.

Posted 1 Month Ago


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A.H.

1 Month Ago

Those are wonderful thoughts you shared. As life goes, we have to stand rock solid and hold ourself .. read more



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Deep..
Amazing metaphor for life.
It's always comforting to watch waves.

Posted 6 Days Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A.H.

5 Days Ago

Thank you Inkspire for this review. Appreciate it!
Now that last line… so solid, so constant, the earnest of reliability. Such groundedness of self and soul🙏🏻🕊

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A.H.

2 Weeks Ago

Thank you Fred for reading. I'm glad to hear your thoughts on this write.. :) have a good friday!
redd Brick Keshner

2 Weeks Ago

You too AH, and welcome 🙏🏻🕊
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 :)

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A.H.

1 Month Ago

Thank you Dylan.
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

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A.H.

1 Month Ago

Amazing perspectives and review. I like the way you put it and you're so sweet. At your age, with yo.. read more
Martiya Daman

1 Month Ago

Your welcome! Thanks for the kind words 😁
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.

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A.H.

1 Month Ago

Those are wonderful thoughts you shared. As life goes, we have to stand rock solid and hold ourself .. read more
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

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A.H.

1 Month Ago

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

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A.H.

1 Month Ago

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

1 Month Ago

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

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A.H.

1 Month Ago

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

Posted 6 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A.H.

6 Months Ago

Thank you for the thoughtful review red93
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

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A.H.

8 Years Ago

Thank you Horizon for reading and leaving your thoughts on this write. Yeah, there's so much to obse.. read more

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