Bursting Forth

The house wears tight
and small like an old shoe
on a growing child’s foot.
Wanderlust invades in sandals.
Palm tree dreams scent the air 
with coconut oil and jasmine.
The confinement ends with sleep.
The laces of reality snap.
Toes push forth into oceanic bliss
water rushing, embryonic fluid
balms the birth of dreams.
Barefoot rhapsody abides.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Owens Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Very nice...enjoyed reading...Marty
Georges Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 6:40 PM
Seldom do I see such wonderful blending of senses. I fear just putting this poem down as a fav. wouldn't be enough of a complement. It'll definitely be something I praise again in the future.
Goff Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 9:35 AM
such beautiful lines......descriptions of emerging life so eloquently displayed in this gorgeous poem....thanks, Deb.... jmg
Richards Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 8:10 AM
If I interpret this correctly, to translate to having "cabin fever" ...dreaming of bursting forth into the sun-kissed paradise.... I am ready to pack my bags!!! :)
Strand Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Hi Debbie, PS admin have not yet altered the Contest Winners -Members page to show 2010 contest closures .Hence the winners do not yet show up.I have advised folk so that they are aware and can look result up on their member area page.Steve Eng's poem 'Jane Merchant 'was the winner. Thank you you for your welcome comments.Rgds Brian My latest contest Flow,River Flow is now open.
Sheart Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 7:21 AM
Poetically beautiful and very creative and witty. This takes my mind a few different places.... Love it! Good title for this one too.
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