Reflection

Much like the ocean,

peaceful and serene,

transitioning tides,

turn calm to chaotic.
 

Influential pull,

consequently shifts,

roaring with rage,

colliding waves crash.

 

In search of a source,

to brighten my path,

I offer reflection,

should light ever strike.

 

All the while, I dance,

mad in my mystery,

banishing secrets,

deep in my depths.

 

Gown of the moonlight,

draped on the surface,

sways with the ocean,

a sky and sea waltz.


My thoughts are the waves,

they come and they go,

capricious cadence,

of mind's melody.


I fear a disruption,

in this ocean moon rhythm,

should my thoughts cut in,

or sing out of tune.

 

Yet the glowing reflection,

of the flowing moon gown,

moves with the waves,

intact and unchanged.

 

I search for what's hidden,

in this glistening ocean,

shameful of greed,

unfulfilled, I remain.

 

I hunger for truth,

I crave to know meaning,

deeper than the ocean,

brighter than the moon.

 

Angered introspections,

it should be enough,

frustration thunders,

storm rumbles within.

 

Will I know satisfaction?

on the cusp of a wind storm,

then a wave washes over,

to quiet my questions.


I realize the ocean,

vast canvas of blue,

radiates an illusion,

by source of the day.


The night's shining sea,

painted with moonlight,

Is work of reflection,

from an artist beyond.

 

I'm humbled once more,

a mere mortal in awe,

of the ocean and sky,

and their cosmic connection.

 

For the master of night,

 

mirrored by the moon,

 

igniting the ocean,

 

is the faraway Sun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Freie Avatar
October 7, 2023 at 5:31 PM
Miss Jessica, as a Navy veteran, your poem made me long for the vast open sea. Nothing will fill you with such awe and humility as the power of the ocean. Under moonlit skies, I found a connection with the universe unlike any other experience I've known. Once you've been tossed around by 40 ft. waves, no rollercoaster on Earth will ever give you the same fear and exhilaration as being held captive by mother nature's awesome force. Bravo!
Wheeler Avatar
October 7, 2023 at 5:48 PM
Thank you for this beautiful comment, Randy. It made my night!
Perna Avatar
August 17, 2023 at 2:50 PM
Lovely poem! Beautiful message!
Wheeler Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Thank you, Diane!
Loving Iii Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Far very far.
Maverick Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 11:04 PM
Far or close ? Night day; straw or hay Reality ghosts, eternal truths humanity Sleuths..Answers to questions, ends Without anchors chance holds no ruth '
Wheeler Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Thank you!
Shetty Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 11:51 PM
An exquisite piece of poetry. well done!
Wheeler Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Thank you so much!:)
Buhagiar Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 2:46 AM
This is incredibly beautiful. Welcome to the soup.
Wheeler Avatar
May 29, 2023 at 7:23 PM
I am extremely grateful for your comment and kindness! I'm still figuring things out and finding my footing. Excited to be here. :)
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