On Your Shores

In tender light of pink sunrise 
under a sheer, swiveling sky,
you rescued me on jagged rocks, 
then from the haze, shined you and I.

This joyous place upon a strait       
over the gently roiling sands,
is where our love rose on the winds
surrounded by salt-kissed wetlands.

Clear, cyan seas flowed tranquilly,
and in love's trance, I fell for you.
What started as my heart’s secret,
I shared with seagulls as they flew.

Waves surged and sprayed across the shore, 
mist glistened and blew off the dune.
Then kindest eyes found love in mine
as tides swelled in glow of full moon.

Today, I count my days as blessed.  
I am assured by faithfulness.
I’m lifted to your waiting shores
as glistening waves flow effortless.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Moon Avatar
June 11, 2020 at 8:07 PM
I enjoy this poem very much! Very soothing!
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June 14, 2020 at 10:43 PM
Thank you, Morgana! Rhonda xx
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June 11, 2020 at 4:39 PM
Rhonda, you hit all the high notes for me; the waves, the full moon, the sand, the sunrise, the salty air, the romantic love story. Loved the painting too. A fave ~ John
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June 14, 2020 at 10:43 PM
Thank you, John! Rhonda xx
Mishra Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 2:25 PM
This is such a beautiful poem soothing my heart with dripping love and kindness. God bless you for writing such gracious words Rhonda :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 10:42 PM
Thank you, Aditi! Rhonda xx
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June 10, 2020 at 7:50 AM
A sea of enchanting verses creating an ocean of beautiful tender feelings. A masterpiece of exotic imagery dearest, Rhoda!
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June 14, 2020 at 10:42 PM
Thank you, Demetrios! Rhonda xx
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June 10, 2020 at 7:21 AM
This beautiful mixture of images, friendship, romance, kindness and metaphor captivate the reader, Rhonda. Keep that pen busy :) Regards // paul
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June 14, 2020 at 10:41 PM
Thanks, Paul! Rhonda xx
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June 10, 2020 at 6:31 AM
this really sang with divine beauty rhonda your pen painted a beautiful canvas in words
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June 14, 2020 at 10:41 PM
Thank you, Liam! Rhonda xx
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June 9, 2020 at 11:20 PM
Love and beauty live in the lines of this masterpiece. Best of wishes, Evelyn
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June 9, 2020 at 11:37 PM
Thank you, Evelyn! You are a kind lady and talented poet. Blessings, Rhonda xx
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June 9, 2020 at 11:08 PM
The great beauty of your poetry still shines through after all these years Rhonda. Hope your keeping well, as to be expected through these hard times, Thank God we have poetry to fill the gap. love and prayers, are being sent xo
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June 9, 2020 at 11:36 PM
Thank you, dear Pixie! I'm wondering who is behind the dust. I'm thinking Vienna but not sure. You're a kind soul no matter who you are behind the Pixie Dust. I hope you are also safe and well . Love and blessings to you, Rhonda xx
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June 9, 2020 at 8:01 PM
A tender write blessed in love and romance--your poems are always so well written, Rhonda!
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June 9, 2020 at 9:41 PM
Thank you, Vijay, very kind of you! xx Rhonda
Cunningham Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 5:17 PM
Beautifully romantic Rhonda, well written Tom
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 9:41 PM
Thank you, Tom! xx Rhonda
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June 9, 2020 at 2:53 PM
Such a lovely penned piece Rhonda, full of romance and splendour making one dwell on the beauty of love. Trust all is well with you, keep safe! Blessings always,Gordon
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June 9, 2020 at 9:40 PM
Thanks for the visit, Gordon. We're doing well...I hope all is good with you too! xx Rhonda
Allison Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 1:48 PM
this is the kind of kindness poem I just adore Rhonda! an absolute gem, into my faves:-) hugs Jan xx
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June 9, 2020 at 9:39 PM
Thanks, Jan! I'm honored by the fave...xx Rhonda
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