I DREAM OF THE SEA

The sea is woven liquid white

foaming ripples in the night

blue crests of dabbled drops

moving, dancing ... never stops

soft salt spray on ashen birds

wind that speaks in silent words

a song I’ve heard since I was young

eons the world has had it sung

on stone and sand, waves caress

the frothy foam of ocean’s dress

and in my dreams I see her face

the one I long for in this place…

Author's Note

“For whatever we lose (like a you or a me)
it's always ourselves we find in the sea.”
― ee cummings

Reviews

[Valentine]

This is written so well and expresses so much. Valentine

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much. I truly do miss the sea.

[gunjan]

you really write so good and your writing take us at another place which i like the most....
but just wanna tell you this which i found in your every writing that "you miss someone so badly"...
and apart from this "wind that speaks in silent words" i agree with this because i personally love the wind and feel like as they are whispering in my ears...
good one.

[I Am Svetlana]

This poem brought me utter peace when I read it. Truly tranquil and calm, just like the sea itself. Strange, the sea can be so calm, yet it can bottle up and roar as its waves become rough and intense. Very beautiful, I must say.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for your kindness. May that peace always sing over your soul.

[LostLoveLou]

Beautiful poem, I too have a strong passion for the sea.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you. Yes, the sea is a healing magic.

[LostLoveLou]

I love the sea and think I believe it does have a healing magic. Its very spiritual and I wish I could spend as much time as I can sitting on a beach watching the waves especially sunrise and sunsets.

[An owl on the moon]

That's my dream... to live near a beach. One day. May you find such peace always. :)

[LostLoveLou]

Thank you. That's my dream too.

[Fate]

I love this poem of yours sir .. its beautifully written!.. I love the rhyming words in here
I wish I could write like this too :) their beautiful!...

[An owl on the moon]

So glad you came by, Fate! Your words are always so kind and encouraging. Have a sweet new week. :)

[Fate]

you're very welcome Mr. Froman :)

[David Scott]

I enjoyed this poem. It leaves the reader free to fill in their own details. Much like framing a picture and basing a canvass. Much like the vastness of the oceans framed by the shoreline.
Simplicity in presentation, yet complexly abounds upon deeper inspection.

[An owl on the moon]

I greatly appreciate you coming by, David. Your words mean so much to me. May this week bring you so much joy and inspiration.

[Stammers]

Your style has always been to encrust ideas and emotions so heavily with imagery that I did wonder if you would ever one day run out of effective descriptions.

"ashen birds"

NO. Seems you don't. You're like a human machine of meaning modifiers. Loved this one, very beautiful, very belonging and new to me.

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, what magic winds must be blowing to bring you by again! Dear Haz, you've probably no idea how deeply I have always valued your opinions. Thank you so much for making me smile again. :)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Your rhyming is making me jealous lol. Hope someday my rhymes are that good.
Another great poem. The whole poem was great. Love ur titles. You are talented.
Always keep writing :);

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, you are too kind to me! I learned all I know about rhyming from Dr. Seuss... :) Truly appreciate you, dear poet.

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Haha dr seuss aee. I Should watch him maybe lol. Your welcome

[mattavelli]

This is lovely. Through all of your thoughts of the sea, your love is on your mind.

[An owl on the moon]

I so appreciate your kind words, my friend! :)

[Pryde Foltz]

You are definitely one of my favourite romantic poets … your imager is superb.

[An owl on the moon]

Dear Pryde, how your words lift me! Thank you, dear poet. :)