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This is what home should feel like

Toes painted like wildflowers

Squish purposefully into wet sand

Leaving footprints behind me,

Echoes of harsh realties I’ve endured.

 

As cool waves crash upon me

Playfully showering my skin with salty spray

All my past sins and transgressions

Begin to wash away.

 

Capturing the essence of something so pure

Can only be done where hope is interred

This is why I’ve been called here,

To the only home I’ve ever known.

 

Here, where deep blue waves

Rise like majestic Titans

To greet the sun kissed horizon

As if she were their God

 

This nirvana is a veritable bounty of sensation

Requiring all anxiety be checked at the door

One of the oceans secrets…

She restores the soul’s tranquility,

From upon her breathtaking shores.

Author's Note

I was missing my home. Thoughts?

Photo by Kristin Lee

Reviews

[Samuel Jack]

Like it, good emotions and I like the feeling of the sea healing you, plus you used the word "squish" ! Awesome. I'll check out more of your stuff. Good work lady.

[Kristin Lee]

Thanks so much! It was really fun to use that word :)

[Sami Khalil]

"Capturing the essence of something so pure
Can only be done where hope is interred
This is why I’ve been called here,
To the only home I’ve ever known.

Here, where deep blue waves
Rise like majestic Titans
To greet the sun kissed horizon"
That is what you call good poetry. Well done poet...:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A deeply emotional piece well described. I coukld see the figure walking along the shore in thought but feeling safe once again and reaching peace.

[Kristin Lee]

Thanks so much John. yes, walking along the Pacific Coast Beaches in Oregon is practically the only place in the world where I do feel utterly at peace. I was fortunate enough to be raised there. And though my only reason to visit now is my mothers grave, I still go back as often as I can. Oddly enough the only other place in the world I've ever felt that peaceful was London.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

That is a contrast, a Pacific Beach and London!

[Casner P]

Wow...can you say descriptive details? The imagery in this is beautiful. My favorite line is As cool waves crash upon me Playfully showering my skin with salty spray All my past sins and transgressions Begin to wash away." I love that. I don't know if this was your intention but your poem makes me feel so calm and tranquil; it makes me feel at ease like I'm truly home. Beautiful stuff Kristin.

[Kristin Lee]

Thank you. I'm from the coast and I miss it so much. I'm glad my tranquil memories transposed well through the pen :)

[Casner P]

They sure did :) Great work!