Shellf Life

MDStone

Shellf Life

Sitting in the sand under the warmth of a summer sky

The sound of crashing waves lingers nearby

Soaking in the rays examining the shell

Thinking of the days I tumbled through hell

Shiny and vibrant once upon a time

Faded, smoothed and broken now, by the ocean brine

Carried thousands of miles by current and by tide

Lying here reflecting, it was one hell of a ride

Through sands friction and the waters flow

Carrying me to places I never thought I’d go

All of life is an ocean with its mystery to tell

Until it deposits us on the beach, a broken shell

Chipped and worn, I lie here thinking is this how it ends

Collected by a collector, now on a shelf with my new friends

  • Author: MDStone (Online Online)
  • Published: April 9th, 2025 20:43
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Poetic Licence

    That's a lovely write of going through a bad time, but coming out the other side starting a fresh, enjoyed the read

    • MDStone

      Thank You, Tobani. Very appreciated.

      • Poetic Licence

        You are very welcome

      • sorenbarrett

        Clever title and the poem itself is very nicely written with rhyme and good meter. A metaphor as well and a lesson to teach. Loved it

        • MDStone

          Soren, I knew you would catch the Title word play. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts they are always appreciated.

        • arqios

          Brings to mind the shells 🐚 hermit crabs vacate and move into, they would have a sort of shellf life. 🙏🏻🕊️



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