I the Ocean

I the ocean
watch sailing ships
in the salty air 
pass over me

I hold mystery from
the cusp of the moon
an endless view
for all to see

Where laughing gulls
sit on driftwood,
my crashing waves deliver
to shore

Where Great Blue Heron
stalk the beach 
Where the tide pools
gather in the rocks

Sandpipers dodge 
the under toe
as wind collides my waves
with land

Leaving sea shells broken
in scattered pieces
of color in the sand

Lonely in winter time
on barren sand dunes,
my starfish lie
as if fallen from the sky

I am vast enough 
for the moon to see
as it moves me 
through the seasons

Heidi Sands

Written - 1990's

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 7/16/2021 12:30:00 PM
Although written awhile ago, the sincerity and freshness of her written word placed me, in my mind on that beach with her. Great write Heidi! George.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 7/16/2021 2:50:00 PM
Thank you George. It is nice to see your comment on this.:)
Date: 5/3/2017 6:03:00 PM
Well done Heidi. Very nice!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 5/3/2017 6:09:00 PM
Thank you Dean :)
Date: 4/29/2017 3:18:00 PM
Hello Heidi, reading your poem made me feel like I was on the ocean beach. A beautiful poem. A 7
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/29/2017 3:19:00 PM
Hi Darlene. Thank you. I am glad it brought you there, as the ocean is so nice to be at. :)
Date: 4/8/2017 5:45:00 AM
Beautiful piece, you create wonderful images with your words Heidi, well written, Roy. :))
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/8/2017 7:14:00 AM
Thank you very much Roy :)
Date: 4/7/2017 1:24:00 PM
Beautifully done...
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/7/2017 1:25:00 PM
Thank you. I appreciate your comment :)
Date: 4/4/2017 3:42:00 PM
So very well done Heidi, so much to write about when it comes to the sea...
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/4/2017 3:44:00 PM
Thank you Charlie :) I agree.
Date: 4/4/2017 8:02:00 AM
Such a beautiful poem, in it goes. :) :)
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/4/2017 8:14:00 AM
Hi Edward. Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it and ty for the in it goes :) :)
Date: 4/3/2017 2:19:00 PM
Exceptionally Beautiful.How talented you are. A FAVE.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/3/2017 2:20:00 PM
Thank you Charmaine. I appreciate your kind comment :)
Date: 4/3/2017 1:27:00 PM
A fantastic poem about the sea and its ever changing landscape. You have captured the beauty of the shore perfectly in this gorgeous poem my friend. Each stanza offered a wonderful scene to envision.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 4/3/2017 1:29:00 PM
Thank you Chris. I appreciate your visit and feedback. :)
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