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Shored

The sea’s silver ripples gently undulate to call upon the coast and tease my feet. I am but a child. A threat, not a sign; they let me play in the breeze and brine. Waves in wild gyration join my summer dance, to flash and crash upon the rocks and sand; on to the sea, they buck then rush back to shore. Bruised, I grope... fall...try to rise once more. Ocean tides, crimsoned by the alpenglow, toss garbage and sacks of religious debris. The atheists, thieves and the devotees, watch the spit of the evil one stick back to his own lips. Hourglass sands are mostly unnoticed gray, and when the tempest comes wailing, thrashing from the sea, how disappointed it must be. I, the child, the lost, am safe and anchored...shored! Inspired by Craig's Seashore Theme - Not for Contest 06 February 2016

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Date: 12/22/2016 7:01:00 AM
wow! so deep! loved it dearest Kim, hope you are doing fine.... missing you here on PS, Take care, love, Anu:)
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Date: 2/25/2016 9:56:00 AM
There is this unique insurance your works always give my expectations And that satisfaction only builds more castles for my curiosity to thrive, waiting for subsequent results of your talent and thinking.
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Date: 2/16/2016 6:28:00 AM
An astounding piece Kim, I missed reading your gems. Hope you are well :) hugs Wilma
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Date: 2/12/2016 2:22:00 AM
"I am but a child. A threat, not a sign; they let me play in the breeze and brine." Love those lines.... such beauty in this verse Kim. The third stanza is really deep and I love the phrase "crimsoned by the alpenglow"...wow, very sophisticated wording. Very impressive! "and when the tempest comes wailing, thrashing from the sea, how disappointed it must be."ooooh and that last line, crashes and crushes. Very awesome one Kim. Defintely a fav. Always, Laura
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Date: 2/9/2016 11:25:00 PM
AS ALWAYS, you inspire with beautifully written verses and that amazing talent you possess. A7
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Date: 2/8/2016 5:31:00 PM
Great write Kim...it has enigmatic yet enchanting overtones...best wishes
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Date: 2/8/2016 1:15:00 PM
This is excellent, Kim! Wonderfully put together. The poem has far more "Depth" to it when first read. I worked through it several times...There is more here than meets the eye. My very best wishes to you, Kim! :) john P.s A seven.
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Date: 2/8/2016 12:27:00 PM
splendid wave of images, kim... much enjoyed as always.. wow!...huggs
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Date: 2/8/2016 8:55:00 AM
- So beautiful to see in thoughts and words, Kim - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/8/2016 3:30:00 AM
Hi Kim, absolutly lovely write, I hate the beach but you have made it sound so romantic, hope you are well, take care.......Vera
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Date: 2/7/2016 5:32:00 PM
Hello Kim ... it's always a pleasure to read your thoughts Kim. Thank you - Lindsay
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Date: 2/7/2016 12:51:00 PM
that's a great description and some many imageries here, excellent write Kim, as always...
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Date: 2/7/2016 11:12:00 AM
Your poem describes the scene before you with great skill and imagination, it's perfect in structure, and the story line flows with ease. Good Job! Emile.
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Date: 2/7/2016 6:14:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Kim! Free verse with touches of rhyme; life's struggles and flotsam; the shored child...anchored! #7 ~ Hugs // paul
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Date: 2/7/2016 5:38:00 AM
An outstanding piece my dear friend, Kim. I love it and enjoyed immensely. Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck in the contest. Thank you so much for stopping by. love lots, Galeo
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Date: 2/7/2016 4:05:00 AM
nice vivid images painted the scene wonderfully, like the message within as well! Good luck in the contest! :)
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Date: 2/6/2016 7:39:00 PM
goodness, so much symbolism in this one. Kim, you are amazing. i especially liked the first two stanzas for their imagery and I enjoyed the line about the devil!! I am stunned by the many great poems this topic of Craig's brought out. How I hope he does a generous winners' list this time.
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Date: 2/6/2016 5:06:00 PM
Very well written, dear. So much to think on.....love the fact that you are shored. Hugs
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Date: 2/6/2016 7:28:00 AM
I love the sea and with every opportunity I run to throw myself into her arms! I love the vivid images you, so masterfully have painted, with your majestic pen, dear Kim! Good luck my dear!
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Date: 2/6/2016 6:49:00 AM
Kim, most poems are the best when based on personal thought. By the way, I was happy to be the first to comment on your poem. I hardly get the pleasures, because these are my resting hours. However, tonight I am aVAMP... HUGS.... LINDA
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Date: 2/6/2016 6:45:00 AM
Great visual, subliminal religious messaging?
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Date: 2/6/2016 5:58:00 AM
Kim, it's a beautiful poem. You have a beautiful way with imagery. You've set a deep Shore expressing lost time. I love the last line. Always ~LINDA~
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Date: 2/6/2016 6:15:00 AM
Thank you, Linda. My poems are mostly personal thoughts on life, "...with malice towards none and charity to all". Thank you for being the first to comment. :-) hugs

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