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Come To the Azure Window

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Come to the azure window Its still here in my dreams The glowing moon a light- house Your compass is the breeze. The breeze would fill the sails The moonlight leads your path The window will be open to reach-out for my heart. They say its gone forever Desperate waves destroyed it There' s no way you can reach There's nowhere you can climb through and ever rescue me. . The rocky arch of nature's wonders deceived by a restless sea Collapsed, hit by a rough- storm lies buried in the deep. But is there somebody out there who dares to ride the tide To swim against the tempest till my vacant arms He'll find. Is there somebody out there to save me from the day to hidden coves He'll guide me and takes my breath away. Come to the azure window Its still here in my dreams The ocean-spumes lap on-shore with fluting melodies. PS-The Azure Window was a natural mesmerizing arch on the island of Gozo,with its flat top over the sea at Dwejra Bay.On the 8th of March 2017 it collapsed due to stromg winds and rough'-seas,and now this landmark is gone,not to be seen.

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Eve Roper

Date: 3/11/2017 1:03:00 PM

Profound imagery , amazing write.. ~*

Paul Callus

Date: 3/11/2017 2:07:00 AM

This beautiful poem is so genuine and I can feel it coming straight from the heart, Charm. You reflect the same emotions which I and many others feel at this loss. Now we must let go, while still keeping our memories, but we also have to understand that no artificial structure will ever replace the natural beauty which we had. ~ Regards // paul

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 3:40:00 AM

Are they gonna re-build a structure?Yes ofcourse...It can't be replaced..Such a saddening event..Thanks for reading.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/10/2017 10:50:00 PM

I read that in the news, I just hope the rest of the island stays afloat, there is too may wonderful amazing poets residing in Malta!!! :)

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 3:43:00 AM

Part of Malta is already down under..Our island used to be connected to Sicily and Africa...I hope we continue floating..Some Historians say that Atlantis was part of Malta... :)But nobody knows..Whatever I just hope we'll keep afloat..I dont want all the soupers to come scuba-diving for me,Paul and Victor..lol :).Tnks for reading.

Lynn Marie

Date: 3/10/2017 7:10:00 PM

This is really beautiful. Paul has a poem, note and picture of this treasure. It was my first knowledge of the irreparable damage done...so devastating. The moment I read the word "Azure" in your title, I knew you would write of its importance with great heart and care.:-) A truly lovely poem...belongs on a plaque of remembrance:-) many blessings to you :-) lynn

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 4:50:00 AM

Thanks so much dear friend..Yes Paul and Victor are maltesers like me..so we carry the same sadness towards such natural event.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/10/2017 6:08:00 PM

I still look at the pictures we took when we visited - it is so so sad to see the footage of it being washed away - a national treasure that can never be replaced - I agree with Tim you should get this published in the paper and share it with your country:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 3:53:00 AM

Oh you re lucky you have a snap shot..I have only pictures we took of the window..but we are not there..If only I knew what would happen..Id fill up an album of azure wimdows :).

Deborah Burch

Date: 3/10/2017 4:20:00 PM

Beautiful Charmaine! It still breaks my heart...I can't believe it's gone :( as all things must, someday...except in our dreams... well done sweetie!! Big Hugggs and love deb

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 3:54:00 AM

You are so right dear lady.It made me stop and think for awhile..Not even a strong rocky arch window..have lasted forever..imagine I :).Tnks for reading.

Tobey Hill

Date: 3/10/2017 2:03:00 PM

Interesting. Thank you for bringing this to light...TAH

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 4:51:00 AM

Thanks Tah for reading.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/10/2017 12:03:00 PM

totally taken by this mesmerizing piece, charms... the magic of gozo will always stay in everyone's hearts... huggs

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 4:52:00 AM

Thanks for your comment dear sweet Nette.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/10/2017 9:06:00 AM

I was so sorry to read about the death of this marvel of Malta! I wanted to write to you expressing my sadness but you my dear have created a monument for The Azure Window worthy of its beauty!

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 4:58:00 AM

Oh you are ever so kind to me Demi...Thankyou.Yes we are saddened by such an event of nature.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/10/2017 7:37:00 AM

Beautiful poem, you pulled me in deeper with the story you tell after. You have such a way with words, they flow like caress like ocean waves, drawing the reader in and out to sea. Lovely Charmaine xomo

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 3:51:00 AM

Im glad you liked my humble verse..Many thanls.

Chris Green

Date: 3/10/2017 7:23:00 AM

On my, this poem completely took my breath away. I had read about the loss of this natural treasure and it saddened me but your poem is far beyond a rock formation jutting from the sea, your poem tells of a weeping heart longing for one to traverse the loss and hold you closely as this arch lives in your dreams and still reaches for his hand. This was amazing Charmaine. So beautiful and touching.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 3:50:00 AM

I'm so happy it touched you in a beautiful way and for reading between the lines..Thankyou.

Tim Smith

Date: 3/10/2017 7:15:00 AM

Oh this is so beautiful Charma...What a terrific tribute to your national treasure...You should share this with the times or somewhere so all of Malta can see. It is that good....A fav

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/11/2017 3:48:00 AM

Im so glad you like it Tim...Oh this is only a simple poem..not good enough to honour the memory...but good enough to show my sad emotion maybe..thanks.