On the Other Side



Beyond the blue ... 
sailing past the farthest tearful kiss blown
Hoping for clear skies ahead,
as my Aussie eyes see wallaby clouds
joyfully jumping by

From Perth to Sydney,
a dragging anchor of parting sadness
has dropped to the deep

Last thoughts of loneliness
is an indigo splash of speeding aft memories

Decked in colorful, island attire ... 
sitting leisurely behind a free-spinning nautical wheel
Passenger on an unscheduled wave ride,
heading to wherever 
the romantic adventure wind blows 
beyond the Gold Coast

Pineapple pleasure ... tropical frozen feeling
soothes the kiss-parched lips
On a lounge deck, sitting beside an open port window,
I listen to the receding waves of the rainforest echoes

Going to the other side of life — 
that joyous Aussie place,
a heartbeat above Mt. Gambier 

From Melbourne to New Castle,
I searched platonic near and engagement far
for the missing part of my heart

I tear trekked thru the bleak urban wilderness,
and the barren suburban outback 

From Wodonga to Toowoomba,
looking in hotel high and motel low places,
the hidden treasure wasn’t found

Now, I finally reached the other side of life — 
that beautiful Aussie place,
a heartbeat above Mt. Kaputar

Beyond the blue ... 
sailing past the farthest dream sigh mist blown
Crystal clear skies loom ahead,
as my dancing Aussie eyes see kangaroo clouds
hopping happily by
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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December 18, 2018 at 9:09 AM
Hi Freddie, Your captured my attention hook line and sinker. As I started to read it was like I was on a romantic voyage in Australia. Everything looked amazing and it felt good. It was a pleasure to read my friend.PS, Sending you a very "Merry Christmas" from family to yours. Happy Holidays:-) Alexis
Kiser Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 7:37 PM
This poem lulled me into the dream that i was actually there; had to "Fav"; beautifully done.
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December 15, 2018 at 2:54 PM
What a beautiful poem! Amazing descriptions Freddie. I love it :)
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