Rolling Waters

Part 1

    The sun reflects
the sunlight
     as it dances upon 
the water
   a sea - bird wings
its way 
    Over 
     the 
   rolling waves
Our small boat
   will only keep
us afloat 
     for a short time
Let us 
   learn
  the secrets of
  the deep
before we are finally 
engulfed

Part 2 

Do not ask 
     what you must 
    see in the 
deep waters of the world
   Poseidon himself 
couldn't tell you
   what is the newest and the best
in our world
as it slips down 
   into the waters
On the shore.....

 Part 3

.....a small bird hops along 
on the sand
     let's face up to the changes
Let us catch fish 
    before they swim 
out of reach
  on our small island
we will have a veritable feast
If you want to understand
    then don't weep or
laugh
   Rather, breathe 
deeply of the salt air
leek up at the heavens find an auspicious day
     Set forth for parts unknown

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 3/22/2010 12:47:00 PM
Wow, this is great, Matt. I like how you related these three parts together. So creative you are. Never stop writing! LUv, andrea
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Date: 11/2/2009 1:28:00 PM
adventure!! arrghhhh! ahoy! are we leeking? or looking? up 2nd to last line? Light & Love
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Date: 10/29/2009 2:54:00 PM
The format of your poem has a wave-like effect that works well in conveying your thoughts. Nice use of imagery. Much for the reader to think about. Keep up the good writing. Karen
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Date: 10/29/2009 1:48:00 PM
Islands are great places to go to think and U just took me there...mentally that is! thanks
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Date: 10/27/2009 2:44:00 PM
On the island sounds like the ideal place for an ideal day. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 10/27/2009 11:46:00 AM
nicely penned, thanks for your comments on my works, you are kind. You cheered me up today, it is raining here again.
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