Freedom By The Sea

Rework of poem when in 20's

Rolling waves of foam

Slapping against the sea shore wall

Water glistening Bright

From sun shining high

In a sky as clear as crystal

Reflecting on the crashing waves

Feeling freedom in the air

Fresh and clear as the sea

When as free as this

Dreams are running free

Under the sun and by the sea

For all eternity

Author's Note

Old poem from when late teens or early 20's. Seeing what I had and what I can make out of it.

Reviews

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I love all things sea-themed and this is a beauty. I especially the images of reflecting skies on waves, mirroring the blue vastness and the crashing, rolling waves.

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed it. I like it when I can tie in one of my photos, but I seem to write some dark or love works that I have nothing for in photos.

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You are welcome, Willard... perhaps Google could be of some assistance?

[Willard Wells]

I just prefer to use my own photos. Often the words come from the memories of the moments in time that I took the photo. So that makes the photo hopefully come to life more with the words I share from actually being there. If that makes sense.

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It makes perfect sense... we write from personal experience and thoughts and we won't find it in someone else's work...

[Perkele.7885]

Willard, start drinking doubles of whatever you are sipping on. You are a changed man! You have gone from Jerry Lewis(Willard) to the smooth Jerry Lewis who drank the love potion and ends up with Stella Stevens!

[Willard Wells]

Thank you Raj. This is not new, but from your words about "Playthings" I thought you might find this along the same lines. Every so often I hit on the right combo right out of the gate. I was very happy to have this picture to go with the work. And I really liked Stella.

[Perkele.7885]

Keep mowing that grass, Willard. I like what I am seeing!

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful photo and good words.
"When as free as this
Dreams are running free
Under the sun and by the sea
For all eternity"
I would love to live near the sea. One of my dreams. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Willard Wells]

Thank you Coyote. I have been fortunate enough, even though I question the fortunate part to live in a number of picturesque places. When I wrote this I recalled the picture and like to blend them when i have something I can use. Thank you for reading my work and commenting. It is greatly appreciated.

[Coyote Poetry]

I lived near the sea for 5 years. I miss the sea and you are welcome.

[Sheila Kline]

The photo you have chosen is a perfect setting for your words that speak of the rolling waves of foam, the crystal sky, that special place to dream as one is free to embrace the hopes and aspirations that reside in the heart and spirit.

There is something about the water that beckons many to feel as you express and I can't help but wonder if it has to do with the way we begin - bathed in the life fluid that prepares us for entry into this world. The water soothes, reminds us at times of the turbulence ahead, yet gives us that opportunity for freedom! We are born - we have left the water of our mother's womb in freedom...freedom to dream of what life holds for us!

Lovely words and photo!!

[Willard Wells]

Words and photos was the intent, but my writing exceeds my photos so I have to adapt. Thank you for your kind works and for taking time to view my work. Greatly appreciated.

[E G TEN]

This is sooo cool will,, just like that breeze captured in your photograph" together combined is a sentimental master piece.
Much respect my friend :-)

[Willard Wells]

Thank you very much. My original intent was to match photos and words or opposite. But I am writing and have written far more than i have photos.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

I always love anything with water present.
Your last stanza is almost stand alone here as one unit.
I enjoy pairing my photography with a poem many times, too.

[Willard Wells]

Maybe I will use the last stanza for a 10 word contest LOL. I am big on the water. For a large part of my life I have lived within a 100 miles of water. And I have been a scuba diver since I got certified when I was 16. It always relaxes me and bring me peace. Thank you for reading.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

You are welcome. I spend most of my summer in the water.