low sun on the horizon
in slow motion
serenely through dawn sky
dolphins, arched backs
black and graceful
swim in pink deep sea
interspersed with gold surf
don't leave me
don't leave me lonely
I am a mermaid I can't leave my dolphins and whales lonely... nor the sea, nor the interspersed sun... awa! dear Chris, your last two lines haunted me... they leave such a sentimental effect on the reader, like the sincerest, truest most gentlest plea.... an ethereal little piece.
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3 Years Ago
Thank you dear lightsong for your lovely review This is an older poem out for an airing and I am del.. read moreThank you dear lightsong for your lovely review This is an older poem out for an airing and I am delighted that you called.
Many a time, I stood on a weather deck and watched the dolphins escort our ship out of the harbor. Sometimes they'd stay with us for a few miles out to sea before turning to go back. More than once, I felt abandoned when they left. While they returned to their home, I was leaving mine. In this respect, your poem has special meaning for me. Certainly, I relate to the feelings you express.
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5 Years Ago
So pleased you could relate to the feelings expressed in these lines Sam and that this poem has a sp.. read moreSo pleased you could relate to the feelings expressed in these lines Sam and that this poem has a specious meaning for you. All good wishes.
Wonderful use of words dear Chris. I need 10 years by the sea. Your description took me to the ocean and the ending left me with some regret. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote
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5 Years Ago
Thank you Coyote. The sea can be such an inspiring place to dwell. All good wishes. I appreciate you.. read moreThank you Coyote. The sea can be such an inspiring place to dwell. All good wishes. I appreciate your visit.
Such beautiful, graceful creatures. Have you ever swam with them? Once, just once I had that awesome experience, in the Bahamas. It was one of those things that I'll never forget. Their squeaking chattering, it was almost as though they were talking to me and my girls.
Take care - Dave
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5 Years Ago
I would love to swim with dolphins Dave. Such intelligent and beautiful creatures. I had to make do .. read moreI would love to swim with dolphins Dave. Such intelligent and beautiful creatures. I had to make do with dolphins in cloud formation instead in a pink sea at sunrise. Not quite as good but still a lovely thought. May thank for your words.
Chris
5 Years Ago
Chris - clouds or real, they are such beautiful creatures and trust me - such fun to be with or arou.. read moreChris - clouds or real, they are such beautiful creatures and trust me - such fun to be with or around. An experience never to be forgotten, my daughters, now adults, still mention the time.
Chris,
Interesting that such a scene would make the speaker suddenly feel apprehension. Perhaps the beauty of nature sometimes overwhelms us . . . and we are left devastated? This is magical poem my lady. thanks.
Tom
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5 Years Ago
I had a skyscape before me. I couldn't keep up with my cloud dolphins :) Thank you Tom. All good wis.. read moreI had a skyscape before me. I couldn't keep up with my cloud dolphins :) Thank you Tom. All good wishes.
A stunning scene created, Chris. It’s almost surreal...the dark silhouettes in the frothing pink-gold sea. The emotions come through so beautifully. Loved this read, absolutely.
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5 Years Ago
Sky gazing, just so relaxing and the colours at sunrise spectacular. We can imagine what we will. Th.. read moreSky gazing, just so relaxing and the colours at sunrise spectacular. We can imagine what we will. Thank you DIVYA.
Chris
5 Years Ago
Reading this poem is as good as looking at the beautiful picture in your mind. You’re welcome alwa.. read moreReading this poem is as good as looking at the beautiful picture in your mind. You’re welcome always, dear Chris 🌸
There is nothing like a few days at the sea to relax the mind and the pen. Many a morning I got up in the dark and walked down a beach as the sun rose and turned the sky pink. Never swam with dolphins, but spent an hour or so anchored in a fog while they frolicked around the boat.
The arrival day is always exciting...departure day not so much.
A good write, Chris.
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5 Years Ago
You are so right about arrival day, and as departure day looms I will reluctantly have to start thin.. read moreYou are so right about arrival day, and as departure day looms I will reluctantly have to start thinking about the return to normality. Thanking you for your visit Ted.
A flight of anything but fantasy: having the time and chance to cloud gaze! Dolphins - and sometimes dragons - arching and pouncing, dancing off and away.. and one watches, feeling more than bereft. Perhaps. Peaceful. A touch sad. Beautiful. Christine.
Good morning Em, only sad I couldn't swim with the sky dolphins. They moved away before I was ready .. read moreGood morning Em, only sad I couldn't swim with the sky dolphins. They moved away before I was ready to let them depart. Such a beautiful sky it was. I am having a lovely holiday in Brixham. Beautiful weather. Thanks for your visit.
Chris
5 Years Ago
So enjoy Brixham, must be due down there! As to cloud gazing... magical! Plus you've had a good pat.. read moreSo enjoy Brixham, must be due down there! As to cloud gazing... magical! Plus you've had a good patch of weather.. the sun shines on the...
I assume this means your holiday is coming to a close and those things you have enjoyed would be nice to keep and take back with you
Too bad holidays end.
Your gull will probably miss you
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5 Years Ago
Thank you Dave. I will certainly miss the panoramic view from all windows and all that sky and sea g.. read moreThank you Dave. I will certainly miss the panoramic view from all windows and all that sky and sea gazing.
Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..