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Crushed Shells and Sand

On the horizon's thin red line is the setting sun
where we walk the shoreline of crushed shells and sand
hand in hand
words are spoken softly, hearts softly beating
Ocean waves curling to shore
seabirds diving into the water, crying out
as ocean breezes envelop our skin all the more

The evening's colors are red and purple
The sunlight fades, and stars appear
as though a curtain is pulled back
revealing a full moon rising that seems so near
Its golden rays splayed across the incoming tide
leaving bursts of light on the tops of waves
before they subside

We turn, our eyes melting together
in a silent understanding
as waves now thin wrap around our feet
welcoming romance, on a moonlit shore
where its glow was landing

Where the sun has set on this night we share
as hearts welcome a starry night above
and our lungs breathe in the salt air
wrapped in the arms of love
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Andresen Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 5:41 AM
- A wonderful poem, Frederic ... love the sound of this :) - Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest (I didn't have time for this :) - Have a lovely new week :) - hugs
Empress Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 3:54 AM
Dear talented poet! I absolutely love the way you’ve painted imagery here, i read this like five times, and still was in awe, not just ocean have you shown us through your creative word weaving, but also a soothing ambience with colorful skies, i love that, your use of colors is so sumptuous! And the whole poem flows in such evocative and soulful rhythm, the ending is so heartfelt “ wrapped in the arms of love” so good! love a poem that makes me feel! Thank you for writing. CONGRATULATIONS
Sands Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 8:19 AM
Beautiful and comforting. Very nice :)
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