2012

And the Wise man said to himself,
“all that is broken must be renewed”
and so it arises, slides through the horizons,
slippery as a mermaid.

While the light shivers and the trees moan,
the water thrashes, thrusts,
turns and roils.

and so the sea,
the sea begins.

Soon after, the gods awake,
and taste the pulp,
the pulp of the moment
they hover, captivated by their own power, mirrored,
down below in the depths.

and so the sea, 
the sea roams on.

The crevices crack,
the buildings bow down and break,
the cities tower in puzzlement.

And down on the street, we ask ourselves,
“What was it that beat?  What was the rhythm that once beat so majestically and true,
but now thuds so bashfully?”

and so the tide rears its head and strains,
the waves stampede and burst,
the Wise man smiles his omniscient smile,
and the sea,
the sea wanders on.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Agustin Avatar
March 2, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 10, 2016 at 10:50 AM
Madison, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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July 19, 2015 at 4:13 PM
MADISON, Stopped by to say hello, I enjoyed reading your poem today. FOREVER <3 SKAT
Brown Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 9:33 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International contest Madison. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 3:25 AM
Very powerful dramatic writing Madison. Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on making it to the Finals. Lainie
Brown Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Madison. May your poetry bring inspiration to others as they read it. Love, Carol
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January 21, 2011 at 8:18 AM
The weekend is upon us once again and I hope yours is wonderful and that you might find the inspiration to keep writing your excellent poetry. It was a pleasure to read your poetry this morning Alan. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 5:48 AM
Nice expressions you have penned on what the 2012 has in store, Alan
Del Fierro Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 10:58 PM
the waters of time continue,as spaces' appearances only give us a reflection of what was...what will or can be is up too us....nice write,enjoyed it...peace , jay
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