Hugged My Memories

escapism through dreams
a way to lose this plaintive scowl

the wayward wind
carried in this ocean breeze
teases my emotions
as it wraps itself around me
like your arms once did

i can hear your voice
tarry in the zephyr of summer
as the salted spray kisses me

i can feel my heart sinking
with the same force as my feet
as i try to stand my ground
against the ocean's fury

it lashes back
with the same force
as my emotions
as i stand alone
stranded on the sands of time
counting these grains
as days gone by...


June 7th 2020

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 6/25/2020 4:09:00 PM
Oh dear.. What a lovely piece you have here. Your craft is definitely seasoned with lots of creativity. Great poem.
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Date: 6/23/2020 12:09:00 PM
Yes my friend days are like grains of sands but so are we - our lives on earth are according to the Bible three score year and ten - so therefore we must enjoy it to the utmost, let the breeze and gentle wind take you to shores unknown and the waves constantly lapp against your feet reminding you that someone somewhere is doing the same as you and thinking the same as you - you create such beautiful images my friend - love this poem a fave! Congratulations on a deserved win. Hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 6/17/2020 1:23:00 AM
Your memories are heartfelt and crafted gorgeously by your pen. Congratulations on your win Sandra :)
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Date: 6/15/2020 12:48:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Memories both good and bad make up our lives. Sending many hugs your way. Enjoy your win and day.................
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Date: 6/15/2020 10:35:00 AM
dropping back with HUGE congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/14/2020 1:21:00 PM
Back to congratulate for the #1 win in Craig's contest, an honor to be proud of. Blessings and hugs ~ John
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Date: 6/14/2020 1:12:00 PM
Wow...beautiful, Sandra! I'm enthralled by some really captivating phrases; the force of the ocean waves & emotions can be quite overpowering! ~ Congratulations on your very deserved top podium finish. ~ Warm regards // paul
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Date: 6/10/2020 9:12:00 PM
I have this image of you whipped and whirled by the wind on forsaken beaches, the sands of yearning slipping through your fingers... Ha, ha. That's only your poetic alter ego, I know. But your penning is startlingly real! Superb write. Smiles, Gershon
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Date: 6/8/2020 6:32:00 PM
So many greats lines in this one Sandy, so nice to see you back writing in spite of it all, actually it's probably an escape from it all!
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Date: 6/8/2020 5:43:00 PM
Melancholy pensive thoughts that run deep Sandra. You express well this moment in time! I am so glad you are back, I have missed you. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 6/8/2020 12:29:00 PM
I've been away too long from your wonderful writings, Sandy - apologies for my absence. Once again you filled my cup with your words. "i can hear your voice tarry in the zephyr of summer" was such a lovely turn of phrase. The ocean is indeed an overpowering presence, as is the forward motion of time... I love how you used sand to tie those two together. Sad poems say so much, and reach so deep. Blessings and hugs ~ John
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Date: 6/8/2020 4:01:00 AM
Powerful emotional verses that touch the heart dearest, Sandra! Hugs xxx
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Date: 6/7/2020 7:43:00 PM
Put on your raincoat...wear plastic boots...thunder sounds a warning...Well done my friend...
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Date: 6/7/2020 3:25:00 PM
Splendid write, Sandra. All the best.
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Date: 6/7/2020 3:14:00 PM
wow, wow wow, what awesome imagery in your interpretation of the hugs theme! Sandra think I've just spotted a huge winner:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/7/2020 3:21:00 PM
wow... thank you for the vote of confidence...I came on to look at the contests and there was only one spot left so I sat and scribbled something quickly to make it in the contest... hopefully Craig likes it :) thanks for making me smile... hugs
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