Brian Sambourne Poet Acrostic

Quest

Quiet like the sea that winks at you with caution
Until waves wash your balance in a soaking totter
Exertion in a rooted footing to snatch breaths of salty air
Steadiness holding/healing a body from the drop off of loss
To watch the setting sun, its lilt and tow of memory
                                              careening beneath waves

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Bill Baker August 14, 2023 at 6:32 AM Just imagery captured the essence of your title well, Brian. Nice Acrostic poem. Have a great day! Bill Brian Sambourne August 14, 2023 at 7:36 AM Hello Bill. The beach-sea imagery seemed like a good bet as a means to convey a man trying to regain his footing after loss. Thanks again for your stop by + encouraging note. Cheers Brian

Jan Allison August 6, 2023 at 11:03 AM what a super acrostic Brian, I especially love that final line:-) hugs Jan xx Brian Sambourne August 6, 2023 at 12:13 PM Thanks very much, Jan. Not a contest favourite, so your appraisal means much. Be well. Brian

Sara Kendrick August 6, 2023 at 8:14 AM Congratulations on this winning work in Constance's contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara Brian Sambourne August 6, 2023 at 10:29 AM Hello Sara, Thank you for the stop by + congratulatory wishes. Be well. Brian

I Am Anaya August 5, 2023 at 4:24 PM Awe. You (so well) mesh human passion with "the sea that winks" look at us! This was a pleasure to read, Brian. Have a good day! Brian Sambourne August 5, 2023 at 6:36 PM Hello Anaya, Many thanks for your stop by + supportive comment. Funny how the sea invites contemplative thoughts, especially when dealing with loss. Be well. Brian

Paul Callus August 2, 2023 at 12:48 AM This excellent metaphorical poem could easily apply to any of us who are trying to regain serenity and peace of mind, Brian. ~ Regards // paul Brian Sambourne August 2, 2023 at 6:05 AM Your insightful comments, Paul, tell me my posting wasn't lost in meaning. Thanks immensely for your analysis - spot on. Best wishes, Brian

Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2023 at 10:32 AM - I've just been on a week's boat trip ... where the waves washed the balance ... but, the sunset was worth every wave ... a lovely poem, hope it's a top winning poem :) - Brian Sambourne August 1, 2023 at 11:09 AM I envy you, Anne-Lise, for your escape on a boat trip. Sea + river body cruises in my past were always a high for me. Thank you for the supportive message. Sincerely Brian

Paula Goldsmith August 1, 2023 at 9:26 AM I enjoyed your Acrostic "Quest" write.   "Good Luck" Have a great day............. Brian Sambourne August 1, 2023 at 11:07 AM Thank you, Paula, for your vote of confidence. The Quest here is to recover from loss. I hope all is well with you. With appreciation, Brian