Epiphany

Some time ago, on a somber day,
I suddenly sensed a channel
through which I could swim to the sea—
the grand, radiant, infinite sea,
promising purpose and pleasure
and brimming with love and life.

Pedestrian pebbles and roiling rain
now threaten to flood the entrance,
eroding this bright epiphany,
but I have mapped the sacred site,
and my fins, stored and suspended,
are starting to bend unbidden.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 5/31/2021 7:23:00 AM
Lovely flow and most pleasant alliteration ~
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Carol Mays
Date: 6/8/2021 6:56:00 PM
Thank you.
Date: 2/9/2018 3:53:00 PM
This is lovely Carol. I always have a sense of inspiration when reading your poems. : )
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Carol Mays
Date: 2/9/2018 10:24:00 PM
Thank you. That's usually what I aim for.
Date: 2/9/2018 2:14:00 AM
A wonderful poem Carol..
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Date: 2/4/2018 10:36:00 PM
wonderful verse , Carol, to be able to plan out your path for the future is a blessing
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Date: 12/14/2017 5:00:00 AM
I hope you'll one day get the chance to swim...Your fins are already bending...All the best Carol
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Carol Mays
Date: 12/14/2017 10:04:00 PM
Thanks, Arturo. Yeah, I'm finally swimming. It helps to be retired and have the time to really follow one's "calling." Appreciate your comment.
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