Landscape - the Shore

Oh mighty wind you taunt, neigh awaken
while you boldly ride the vibrant surf
beyond massive strikes upon the shore.

A breath which is sweet, so soothing
after each rudimentary crash of the tide
announces your arrival to the shore.

I feel you consider your entrance, a calling
entangled with each approaching wave
as aimless clues of life beyond the shore.

I dare to question the purpose, your spirit
casting a heavenly sigh defined only by
Love's Eye who susurrates by the shore.

But duty suggests my leave, as always
I reach for one last tone as we yearn
and vow to meet again near the shore.
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Form: Free Verse
Written: 10/03/2016
Contest: Landscapes Poetry
Sponsor: 	Kim Rodrigues
Results: 3rd Place

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Gregory Richard Barden

June 30, 2017 at 9:26 PM

Love the photo, too - reminds me of one of my mom's paintings that is on my wall! :-)

Jesse Day

August 22, 2017 at 3:48 PM

Nice!

Gregory Richard Barden

June 30, 2017 at 9:14 PM

The sea has at least as many moods as we humans do, and each is pure, unquestioned, and absolute ... you have painted that picture so wonderfully! I loved this - thanks for sharing and congrats, Jesse!!

Jesse Day

August 22, 2017 at 3:45 PM

Thank you - an inspiring theme indeed! Jesse -

Kim Rodrigues

June 29, 2017 at 8:06 PM

The crash and tones of the sea as only one can hear through a lovely canvas! Congrats on your win in my contest!

Jesse Day

August 22, 2017 at 3:44 PM

Thank you for the placement - great contest theme! Jesse -

Joseph P. DiMino

October 3, 2016 at 8:29 AM

For sure, life is currents: Some friendly...some adverse...and some, simply some. Most important to their purpose--they keep everything moving. Excellent write!

Jesse Day

October 4, 2016 at 5:58 PM

Thank you, Joe

Connie Marcum Wong

October 2, 2016 at 11:23 AM

That wayward wind plays as much a part in this poem as the shore does. Unseen yet greatly felt and a welcome delight or fear from deluge, the wind gets her due. This is wonderfully written Jesse. The only thing I would change the title. I love it! Can you tell I live where it's very windy? : ) 7

Jesse Day

October 4, 2016 at 5:57 PM

Thank you for thoughts, Connie. I thought a long time about the title and a one factor that stood out to me is the division between heaven and earth - symbolically represented here as the shore. I will think again on the title - you did bring up valid points! Thanks again - Jesse