Something About Shells

Neville

Something About Shells

 

There is something

about shells,

the nature and form

  of them ..

The way that they

capture

the ocean and sound

  of her voice ..

There is something

about shells,

the weight and feel

of them

as they do call to us,

o’er the cry

of desperate gulls ..

Yes indeed,

there is something

a tiny bit

special about shells,

as they lay

empty and waiting to

haunt us

with the call, the kiss

  and the

mighty roar of the sea

..

 

 

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  • orchidee

    Good write N.
    Whenever I take up a shell and listen to it - melodious tones? Nope, all I hear is KP nagging in me 'shell-like' (me ear)! lol.

    • Neville



      try holding it close to the ......... microphone, or something that rhymes with glass 🐭👍

      • orchidee

        Oh, I don't know it - 'pass'?! lol.

      • Teddy.15

        Just beautiful dear Nev. Such emotion captured and sound too. 💖

        • Neville



          and if you dare kiss the screen just beneath that red heart of ours, you might just get a taste of the salt of me .. ❤️

        • LIZ

          You took me there with you! I enjoy the way you describe memories/moments so much! "with the call, the kiss and the mighty roar of the sea" wow!!! Beautiful! 💜

          • Neville



            its where you belong .. thank you so much for coming 💜

          • orchidee

            And furthermore - I can't shay your title after a couple of gins! Shumthingsh about shellsh. Good acting from me, innit? lol.

          • Doggerel Dave

            Mary Anning comes to mind.... Tongue twisters can be considered poetry....why not....?

            With care - round here some seashells can contain (if they haven't vacated the premises) very antisocial (read poisonous) little buggers.....

            • Neville



              Funnily enough, you are not the first to mention that .. and yes, I shall be approaching you for tips at a later date as I have heard similar accounts regarding Antipodean wildlife and fauna .. N 👍

            • Bella Shepard

              I love the way you have used shells and the ocean to describe this lovely memory. There is a fascination there like no other, and you have formed a pearl of a poem here. Beautifully done dear friend!

              • Neville



                Thank you for always brightening my day Bella .. Muchly appreciated and such visits are always enjoyed .. Your friend ME .. 🤍

              • L. B. Mek

                as Beautiful! as a mesmeric seashell
                (i read and learn, Hyung)

                • Neville


                  ......................... am feeling better already ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ 😎



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