Sequence-To the Morrow

Highs
and lows,
come & go,
the tide ebbs ,then
flows
to
cover
yesterday's
footprints on the
shore-
now
no more,
the shadows
of forgotten
flaws,
gone,
self-doubt
left to die-
hope unleashed,flies
high
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Roper Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 8:55 AM
Lovely write full of imagery and feeling
Lamoureux Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 7:47 AM
I am drawn to the ocean.
Michaels Avatar
April 8, 2017 at 9:32 AM
I really enjoyed this piece. Very clever. Regards, John.
Strand Avatar
April 8, 2017 at 11:16 AM
Thank you John for your kind words
Kroll Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 7:30 PM
I've enjoyed several of your poems but this is by far my favorite. You've captured the flow of the tide and the emotions it can unleash! Wonderfully written. Kathy
Strand Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 6:49 AM
Thank you for your encouraging words rgds Brian
George   Avatar
October 7, 2009 at 1:32 AM
A MASTERPIECE!. TO MY FAVORITES LIST. Lainie
Ryerson Avatar
October 6, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Good gosh, Brian...I have just started reading your stuff...2537 and counting...think I'm gonna' learn a lot from you!! - Tim
Omaidin Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 1:36 PM
This is a brilliant piece of poetry. Congratulations: Déirdre
Richards Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 12:53 PM
As Robin has said, there is wisdom in this metaphor...a lovely sequence poem! Enjoyed this one. Oh yes...in today's mail I received your book, "Retrospectives", it finally arrived!! Already, I have sat and began enjoying each entry, one by one. There is much to digest, learn from, and I thank you so much for sharing these writings with us. So much to learn! Thank you!! ~ Carrie
Gass Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 12:11 PM
This is such a wonderful, flowing sequence, Brian! Lovely imagery and your wise words blend together so beautifully. Thank you for your thoughtful comments! Love, Robin
Sheart Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Brian I'm going to have to put this into my favorites. It's one meaningful poem. Thanks for sharing. Love Light Truth Patty
Kendrick Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 8:23 AM
This is one of your best Brian. Keep writing. Sara
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