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

Date: 8/14/2023 6:32:00 AM

Just imagery captured the essence of your title well, Brian. Nice Acrostic poem. Have a great day! Bill

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/14/2023 7:36:00 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

Date: 8/6/2023 11:03:00 AM

what a super acrostic Brian, I especially love that final line:-) hugs Jan xx

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/6/2023 12:13:00 PM

Thanks very much, Jan. Not a contest favourite, so your appraisal means much. Be well. Brian

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/6/2023 8:14:00 AM

Congratulations on this winning work in Constance's contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/6/2023 10:29:00 AM

Hello Sara, Thank you for the stop by + congratulatory wishes. Be well. Brian

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/5/2023 4:24:00 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
Date: 8/5/2023 6:36:00 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

Date: 8/2/2023 12:48:00 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
Date: 8/2/2023 6:05:00 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

Date: 8/1/2023 10:32:00 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
Date: 8/1/2023 11:09:00 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