reflection by the sea

arqios


Notice of absence from arqios
A reminder to extend an olive branch… where possible.
Let us sup of the dignity of kindness and humility…

We stand at the shore's edge, gazing at the sea.
The horizon stretches before us, unhindered.
Your eyes hold the wisdom of the tides.
Your words bring the calm where truth resides.


The ocean's song provides a gentle lull.
In its waves, our bond grows ever strong.
We speak of dreams, of hopes, and fears,
Remembering incandescence of boundless years.


As the sun sets on that distant line,
I recognise you near as a precious gift.
In every wave, I see your strength,
Awash in the light of a newly born star.

 

 

 

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  • orchidee

    I imagined I met you, and you said to me: 'No need to go mad and chop down the whole laurel tree'. Doh! lol.

    • arqios

      Now that is an interesting vision O! It’s something that I could possibly, imaginably say πŸͺ“πŸŒ³

      • orchidee

        I been reading, even in times of old, about conservations, royal forests, etc, and environmental concerns even then, e.g. 1700's onwards.

        • arqios

          wow O, I wannna ride in that time machine of yours! Let's go! πŸ€ͺπŸ‘

          • orchidee

            It's a book, a bit waffly in places - covers the theme of 'woods' in 250 pages. Phew!

            • arqios

              Oh, a time machine of ink and paper! Fancy sharing the title and author!?

            • 2781

              Must be in the west?

              • arqios

                Could very well be!

              • TobaniNataiella

                Looking out at natures beauty reflecting and remembering loved lost ones, there is something magical about the sea, i find, enjoyed me read, all the best

                • arqios

                  Thanks kindly, yes… the sounds of the ocean allow for meditation and pondering. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

                  • TobaniNataiella

                    You are very welcome

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Although on the surface this appears and well could be a beautiful love poem but I feel greater depth in the nature references and how nature itself is the love. Just my take on this beautifully worded proclamation of love to whomever it is directed.

                    • arqios

                      Your take is well received and much welcome and as a lover of nature, quite apt! πŸ™πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      The sea seems to truly invite reflection...and yes, for whatever reason, one seems to time travel when looking out into it. A very resonant piece, my friend. Well done! πŸŒΉπŸ‘

                      • arqios

                        You know it! πŸ‘πŸ»Glad you liked it πŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠοΈ

                      • LP2187

                        A lovely poem about the calm ocean being a bond between two people, with love and strength flowing through every wave. Enjoyed reading this!

                      • Cassie58

                        I thought of my mother, her ashes scattered in the sea where she enjoyed many a beautiful sunrise and sunset with my father before he passed. A lovely poem arqios.

                        • arqios

                          Thanks CassieπŸ™πŸ» now that’s spot one; a reverie on someone that is no longer there/here πŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠοΈmost appreciated 😊

                        • David Wakeling

                          A wonderful thoughtful poem. It really possesses the elements of poetry. Cadence, theme and metaphor. Well done

                          • arqios

                            Thanks DWa! πŸ™πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»So much glow in these kind words. No pressure now, for the following posts. πŸ«’πŸ‘πŸ»

                          • Teddy.15

                            Ashes in the ocean, how truly beautiful, clearly someone special to you dear Arqios, a very peaceful serene feel. It's probably weird to say but they will always be there because the ocean is 🌹

                            • arqios

                              Yes, because the Ocean is! And this is an amalgamation of different persons. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ•Š

                            • Reynaldo Casison

                              Calm and Soothing Nice Imagery arqios

                              • arqios

                                Thank you RC πŸ™πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ•Š

                              • Dan Williams

                                Strikes me you are a very lucky person. Nicely done.

                                • arqios

                                  Lucky enough to have the love of several people who together make up this one person in the poem. Thank you kindly. I owe so much to them πŸ™πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ•Š

                                • Goldfinch60

                                  Beautiful words arqios.

                                  Andy

                                  • arqios

                                    Thanks Andy πŸ™πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ•Š

                                  • NafisaSB

                                    just beautiful - inspired verse

                                  • NafisaSB

                                    tender and beautiful. inspired

                                    • arqios

                                      Thanks safina, so kind of you; very much appreciated πŸ™πŸ»πŸ•ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

                                      • NafisaSB

                                        welcome - have a good day



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