Cusp
Think not of mustard seeds
My love
But yet of tiny
Grains of sand
Each one
Insignificant as the next
And vying
With those ever close
Tho shifting neighbours
Eroding on
An infinite beach somewhere
Just think my love
But once
All these did serve
The very heart and soul and pulse
Of ancient weathered mountains
Indeed upon the very beach
On which we now stand
So very naked holding hands
Yet restless neighbours
Such as these
Washed by tireless waves
And pounded
Caress the fragile
Fractured spines
Of flying fish and flightless birds
Piled high as carelessly
Discarded and
Misdirected whispers
Those lost in salt and sun
Bleached beards of oh’
So many demigods and
Reckless too
Such is the madness
Of our fleeting youth
Indeed of Hebe herself
And all her sisters
And all such universal truths
Today tho while
We are busy shaping history
Tomorrow reigns uncertain
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Author:
Neville (
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A fine write N. But what's going on, on that beach? Will Fido bark at it?! He always noses around everywhere.
thank you orchidee.. everything should be just fine, cheers .... N
Nice write....
Thanks......... N
A classic if ever I read one Neville this piece of lilting description is rich with poetic prose and imagery -- An excellent read I whisper as into my faves it goes.
Far too kind Fay.. but I luv ya for it and true x
Every one a winner - --!
Bless you Michael
The beach with crashing waves, relentless, powerful beauty. Always refreshes me, reminds me of humanity's insignificance in the universe and today i read of the sand i overlook whilst enjoying my mind trips.
More wonder yet then upon my next visit to the shore - i shall recall your piece and include the sand underfoot/bum in my freshly enhanced insignificance.
enjoy that visit my friend, and thanks for this one.. N
Wonderful final two lines in a very good poem.
Thank you very much indeed Goldfinch60
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