A strong wind blew
the seas were rough with discontent
the sky was blue
and the cormorant flew
the moment he saw me.
A little crab lay in my reach
at the beach
on her back –
with a stick
I gave her a flip –
she looked with dead eyes at the sea.
It seemed there were messages everywhere
if only I could decipher them.
I did notice that
strong grasses grow
in the hot dry sand
and also golden flowers glow
June 2, 2020 at 11:43 am
Jennifer, thank you for the pictures and the verses. You’re my Mary Oliver! Beautiful!
June 2, 2020 at 11:46 am
Allison, you could not say anything that would touch me more!! Thank you!! I sometimes feel that it’s “cheating” to supplement the words with photos, but then I think – this is what I feel called to do. And so I think maybe I’ll keep doing it. Thank you – so deeply – for the encouragement. xoxo
June 2, 2020 at 12:57 pm
Exactly what I needed today- enjoy your beach time most thoughtful & gentle poet.
June 2, 2020 at 1:03 pm
Dear Holly – Can you believe we are already back? It was hard to get on that early morning flight!! But I am so grateful for the change of scenery, the wind and the sea. Thank you for your incredibly kind words ~ xoxo
June 4, 2020 at 7:11 am
Jennifer — I am catching up on emails and am just now reading this lovely post of pictures and poetry. I especially liked the line “It seemed there were messages everywhere if I could only decipher them.” And followed by “I did notice that….”
So important to take time to listen and “notice.” A trip to beach, or the mountains, or even Radnor Lake helps.
Please keep writing.
June 4, 2020 at 7:13 am
Thank you so much, Ophelia! That is so kind and so encouraging…xoxo