Shallow Dreams

~

falling the depths
of a lasting decision
I wade through the sea
where your charm leaves a wake

in the ripples of love
that I watch in the distance
from gently tossed stones
where the shallow dreams break

as I follow this stream
to the edge of the surface
I breathe in the hope
left alone on the shore

just to drown in the truth
that the shallow dreams offer
and swim to your arms
in the deep end once more

~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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August 29, 2019 at 12:28 AM
Lovely ~ especially those last two lines. I could live there, I think, in the deep waters. It's where I feel most at peace.
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August 29, 2019 at 9:09 AM
Thank you so very much for your kind comments.
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August 28, 2019 at 10:47 AM
This is so beautiful! A fav!
Green Avatar
August 28, 2019 at 11:35 AM
Thank you so much Anna. That is such a nice thing to say. I appreciate your visit today.
Hamilton Avatar
August 28, 2019 at 10:02 AM
You write a lot about the sea, you live on the coast? I thought you were close to Austin, any way I'm rambling, beautiful write as always.
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August 28, 2019 at 10:21 AM
I live south of Austin and no, not on the coast but it is one of my favorite places to visit.
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August 28, 2019 at 7:53 AM
I really like this one. There is a calm, peacefulness in it. Very nice, Chris :)
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August 28, 2019 at 8:13 AM
Thank you so very much Heidi. I appreciate your kindness this morning and always
Chiri Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 11:24 PM
Ahhh wow! Once again I am wowed by your poetic words! Stunning Chris!;)
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August 28, 2019 at 7:38 AM
Thank you so much Brenda
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August 27, 2019 at 8:33 PM
Dare I say that this poem is---profoundly deep! :) gw
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August 28, 2019 at 7:38 AM
You have my permission. : ) Thanks my friend
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August 27, 2019 at 5:33 PM
Where the shallow dreams break, and swim..in the deep once more! Love it, Chris! I love the sea! It was made for poetry!
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August 28, 2019 at 7:37 AM
It sure was. Thank you so much Kim
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