Charmaine Chircop Poet Free verse

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Come To the Azure Window

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.
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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 March 11, 2017 at 1:03 PM Profound imagery , amazing write.. ~*

Paul Callus March 11, 2017 at 2:07 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 March 11, 2017 at 3:40 AM Are they gonna re-build a structure?Yes ofcourse...It can't be replaced..Such a saddening event..Thanks for reading.

Arthur Vaso March 10, 2017 at 10:50 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 March 11, 2017 at 3:43 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 March 10, 2017 at 7:10 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 March 11, 2017 at 4:50 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 March 10, 2017 at 6:08 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 March 11, 2017 at 3:53 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 March 10, 2017 at 4:20 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 March 11, 2017 at 3:54 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 March 10, 2017 at 2:03 PM Interesting. Thank you for bringing this to light...TAH Charmaine Chircop March 11, 2017 at 4:51 AM Thanks Tah for reading.

Nette Onclaud March 10, 2017 at 12:03 PM totally taken by this mesmerizing piece, charms... the magic of gozo will always stay in everyone's hearts... huggs Charmaine Chircop March 11, 2017 at 4:52 AM Thanks for your comment dear sweet Nette.

Demetrios Trifiatis March 10, 2017 at 9:06 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 March 11, 2017 at 4:58 AM Oh you are ever so kind to me Demi...Thankyou.Yes we are saddened by such an event of nature.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 10, 2017 at 7:37 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 March 11, 2017 at 3:51 AM Im glad you liked my humble verse..Many thanls.

Chris Green March 10, 2017 at 7:23 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 March 11, 2017 at 3:50 AM I'm so happy it touched you in a beautiful way and for reading between the lines..Thankyou.

Tim Smith March 10, 2017 at 7:15 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 March 11, 2017 at 3:48 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.