Sandra Adams Poet Free verse

Rising Above Life's Tide

where there is darkness....
              there too shall be light

i stand amidst
the tide's rise
watching 
aphotic folds 
of night
diminish
beneath
day's canvas
in hues
of crimson
with tangerine 
splashes
atop the restless
waves

thoughts
lose themselves
in the depths
of churning sea
as i walk along
making footsteps
of life's paths
watching
memories fade

....past
        behind me



(inspired by a conversation with a friend)

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Sam Kauffman May 28, 2020 at 5:54 PM Congratulations on your first place win my friend. The past is definitely behind us. Wisdom encased by your beautiful images! Hope you are doing well. hugs....

Anne-Lise Andresen September 13, 2019 at 9:46 AM - Beautifully written, Sandra .... old track will be erased with time :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Regina Mcintosh September 13, 2019 at 8:16 AM This is simply beautiful... shows so much talent. Blessings for you

Vijay Pandit September 13, 2019 at 8:16 AM Message well delivered Sandy in your usual gifted style. I did stop to ponder, as I always do after reading your poems..so well written.

Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2019 at 6:31 PM Keep being inspired, Sandy and keep delivering amazing poetry like this.

Kenneth R. Merrill September 12, 2019 at 3:39 PM Hi Sandra! Remarkable free-verse replete with wonderful concrete imagery. You took me there, and lovely was the view! Nice write ~ Ken Sandra Adams September 12, 2019 at 4:09 PM Thank you so much Ken for stopping by and your wonderful comment :)

Gershon Wolf September 12, 2019 at 2:25 PM May the rising tide lift all boats, but especially yours, my friend. Cheers, Gershon Sandra Adams September 12, 2019 at 4:07 PM Thank you Gershon...i am always in good spirits my muse likes to write in darker tones of emotions, not always true of life... :) hugs

Brenda Chiri September 12, 2019 at 2:09 PM Very nice Sandy a lovely read for the afternoon!;) Sandra Adams September 12, 2019 at 4:05 PM thanks just a musing scribble...too exhausted to write so was thankful for the inspiration that came my way :)

Disco Freak September 12, 2019 at 12:05 PM Excellent poem. I like the line "Tangerine splashes" a lot. Thank you for sharing. Sandra Adams September 12, 2019 at 12:06 PM Thank you for your kind words and visit :)

Chris Green September 12, 2019 at 12:00 PM Beautiful Sandy. Those steps that lead us away from a past where the darkness reigned to a future that is illumined brightly are often some of the most difficult to take but always the most rewarding. I loved this my friend, it felt so good to read. Sandra Adams September 12, 2019 at 12:05 PM Thank you my friend, one of those quick inspirational scribbles...i agree with you, come people fear those steps but the rewards are often greater than the fear itself... :) hugs