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Endless Time, Endless Beauty

Once upon a time My lady called I stood mesmerized At ocean’s cusp Glinting, glimmering, gleaming Thousands of sparklers Dot her sequined dress Shouting Look at me! Look at me! Breathless ripples strew pebbles at shores edge Cormorants perch on hips of slate Eyes of diamond reflect starry nets Starfish mouth warm honeycombs of tide pools Waves of breast, milky white, feed the minions Feet of clay glue her honeyed presence Roaring, rumbling, ripping Like the sea serpents Who call her waters home She crashes Into shore’s stationary sentinels Whose feet she laps unceasingly Capricious as she is This lady is not fickle The meditative state Which hypnotized and paralyzed Is there For your embrace

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J Hamilton Gist

Date: 8/9/2018 3:31:00 PM

Nice imagery and wordplay!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/21/2017 5:07:00 PM

wow, this is SO beautiful. It would fit fantastic in Broken Wing's contest as personification. Was it used for that?

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 5/21/2017 8:02:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea! No, I'm sorry to say. I tend to write what moves me at the time and I don't follow the contests often. I'm thinking of entering one in the catharsis contest. Appreciate the encouragement.

John Fleming

Date: 5/7/2017 5:47:00 PM

This is excellent stuff, Kathleen...I liked it the very first time I read it...and I like it even more now. You are right to revise this worthy piece of writing; it could be extended into other verses or follow-up poems as well - it is indeed much deserving of further expansion! My warmest regards, Kathleen...And my very best wishes! :) john

Jan Allison

Date: 5/6/2017 3:48:00 PM

What awesome imagery Kathleen, I live on a little Island and i love poems about the sea in all her glory:-) hugs jan xx

Niall Fulham

Date: 5/5/2017 10:49:00 AM

Hi Kathleen , wow what a beautiful imagination you have great write very enjoyable :)) hugs from Ireland

Niall Fulham
Date: 5/5/2017 12:06:00 PM

I hope you have lovely time when you come over , June , July , and august have less rain ,,,lol your mother sounds like she had a great sense of humour , plenty over here :)

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 5/5/2017 11:00:00 AM

Thank you so much! Living in Ireland, You must know about the ocean and all its moods! My husband and I hope to visit there in the next couple of years. My mom always said that her Irish blood was the best part of her

John Fleming

Date: 4/15/2017 2:36:00 AM

This is really lovely poetry, Kathy; just as Connie comments..."Exquisite"! I truly thought I was reading some of the best parts of Ezra Pound's "Cantos". May I take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and contented Easter, Kathy. God bless - My very warmest regards! :) john P.s I do not know if you have ever read the Cantos...But I suspect you would approve of it very much. :)

John Fleming
Date: 4/15/2017 2:39:00 AM

I have just noticed that I have already commented on this superb piece if work...I am not surprised - It deserves far more recognition!! :) john 7++

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/6/2017 1:32:00 AM

This poem is a exquisite Kathleen! It epitomizes the soul who yearns for natural beauty in everything. I love it! 7 : )

John Fleming

Date: 3/1/2017 10:10:00 AM

Stunning poetry!! Reminds me very much of the best parts of Ezra Pound's Cantos. I am very impressed, Kathy...Very impressed! All my very best...And my warmest regards! :) john

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 3/6/2017 9:29:00 AM

Dear John, Sorry I didn't reply earlier. We have been traveling. Your comments are humbling. You inspire me to continue writing. Please visit my site any time. Thank you, my friend. Kathy

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/9/2017 6:57:00 PM

The ocean in itself is a poem waiting to be written, Mrs Kathleen. Just beautiful! The imagery is excellent.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 2/9/2017 12:19:00 PM

I absolutely love this - had to read it twice and then felt the waves in your words. A fav.

Pam Deremer

Date: 2/9/2017 12:17:00 PM

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.