Littered Shores of Our Lives

Broken shells littered the shore
a testament to the fury of the storm
so recently upon us did it bore.
Pounding waves incessant in their roar;
foam, dirty and filled with broken blades of sea grass
dotted the white sand as droppings from an angry sea.
Winds howled; a fine white spray burst from the waves
towering far above the floor of the once calm sea
scattering as delicate white lace
upon the rolling waves
only to fall back into their place.
Tides pulling anyone foolish enough to venture into the boiling surf
taking them far out into an unforgiving sea.
To many life breaks upon a littered shore
in a world standing as a testament to broken and wasted lives
that lay scattered in lands filled with storms and lost dreams,
for those who come, linger a while, and then tearfully leave the scene.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Guzzi Avatar
November 21, 2012 at 7:26 PM
You haven't written in a bit hope you come back have a Happy Thanksgiving Light & Love
Grisetti Avatar
September 22, 2012 at 7:09 PM
A tremendous description of a stormy beach. Especially the salty tears in the salty waters and lost dreams.
Wesley Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Hi Richard, so nice to find you again. You write about upheaval of the storm that seems to permeate our lives with a feeling you've been there and tell it from experience. I think most of us can relate to all you've said and know these words are wise. Love, Lizzie
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