Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

Grains

They sailed for a while on a sea of blue
numerous pebbles lined the  shore
touching depths and casting shadows
the endless waves carried them for a while
gentle at first then increasing in magnitude
brushing and pushing, polishing
through  years of trials
the more it brushed and polished
the further apart they became
different currents pushed and pulled
tugging in all directions
the more they struggled to float
the more they were pulled under
until they became stranded upon the shore
would the waves pull them out once again
or would they be lost forever in the grains of sand.

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Lindsay Laurie June 5, 2019 at 11:30 PM Hello Phyllis … the sea often throws up mysteries for beachcombers to find. In my younger days I collected cuttlebone and driftwood. It's against the law now - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay Phyllis Babcock June 25, 2019 at 5:00 PM Thanks Lindsay. School is almost out and another year gone. Time keeps slipping by fast and before I know it another month is gone. Need to post something for June has been a dry spell. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen March 25, 2019 at 8:29 AM - We must always fight for what we love, a lovely poem dear Phyllis :) - Best wishes and warm hugs // Anne-Lise :) Phyllis Babcock April 21, 2019 at 8:19 PM Thanks for your comment on my poem. Hope you had a wonderful Easter. Had brunch at the kids today. love phyl