Kp Nunez Poet Free verse

Shored

The sea’s silver ripples gently undulate  
to call upon the coast and tease my feet.
I am but a child.  A threat, not a sign;
they let me play in the breeze and brine.
 
Waves in wild gyration join my summer dance,
to flash and crash upon the rocks and sand;
on to the sea, they buck then rush back to shore.
Bruised, I grope... fall...try to rise once more.
 
Ocean tides, crimsoned by the alpenglow,
toss garbage and sacks of religious debris.
The atheists, thieves and the devotees, watch
the spit of the evil one stick back to his own lips. 
 
Hourglass sands are mostly unnoticed gray,
and when the tempest comes wailing, thrashing
from the sea, how disappointed it must be.
I, the child, the lost, am safe and anchored...shored!



Inspired by Craig's Seashore Theme - Not for Contest
06 February 2016

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Anu Nayak December 22, 2016 at 7:01 AM wow! so deep! loved it dearest Kim, hope you are doing fine.... missing you here on PS, Take care, love, Anu:)

Funom Makama February 25, 2016 at 9:56 AM There is this unique insurance your works always give my expectations And that satisfaction only builds more castles for my curiosity to thrive, waiting for subsequent results of your talent and thinking.

Wilma Neels February 16, 2016 at 6:28 AM An astounding piece Kim, I missed reading your gems. Hope you are well :) hugs Wilma

Laura Breidenthal February 12, 2016 at 2:22 AM "I am but a child. A threat, not a sign; they let me play in the breeze and brine." Love those lines.... such beauty in this verse Kim. The third stanza is really deep and I love the phrase "crimsoned by the alpenglow"...wow, very sophisticated wording. Very impressive! "and when the tempest comes wailing, thrashing from the sea, how disappointed it must be."ooooh and that last line, crashes and crushes. Very awesome one Kim. Defintely a fav. Always, Laura

Robert Lindley February 9, 2016 at 11:25 PM AS ALWAYS, you inspire with beautifully written verses and that amazing talent you possess. A7

Joseph May February 8, 2016 at 5:31 PM Great write Kim...it has enigmatic yet enchanting overtones...best wishes

John Fleming February 8, 2016 at 1:15 PM This is excellent, Kim! Wonderfully put together. The poem has far more "Depth" to it when first read. I worked through it several times...There is more here than meets the eye. My very best wishes to you, Kim! :) john P.s A seven.

Nette Onclaud February 8, 2016 at 12:27 PM splendid wave of images, kim... much enjoyed as always.. wow!...huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen February 8, 2016 at 8:55 AM - So beautiful to see in thoughts and words, Kim - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vera Duggan February 8, 2016 at 3:30 AM Hi Kim, absolutly lovely write, I hate the beach but you have made it sound so romantic, hope you are well, take care.......Vera

Lindsay Laurie February 7, 2016 at 5:32 PM Hello Kim ... it's always a pleasure to read your thoughts Kim. Thank you - Lindsay

White Sage February 7, 2016 at 12:51 PM that's a great description and some many imageries here, excellent write Kim, as always...

Emile Pinet February 7, 2016 at 11:12 AM Your poem describes the scene before you with great skill and imagination, it's perfect in structure, and the story line flows with ease. Good Job! Emile.

Paul Callus February 7, 2016 at 6:14 AM Absolutely beautiful, Kim! Free verse with touches of rhyme; life's struggles and flotsam; the shored child...anchored! #7 ~ Hugs // paul

Len Gasun February 7, 2016 at 5:38 AM An outstanding piece my dear friend, Kim. I love it and enjoyed immensely. Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck in the contest. Thank you so much for stopping by. love lots, Galeo

Sandra Adams February 7, 2016 at 4:05 AM nice vivid images painted the scene wonderfully, like the message within as well! Good luck in the contest! :)

Andrea Dietrich February 6, 2016 at 7:39 PM goodness, so much symbolism in this one. Kim, you are amazing. i especially liked the first two stanzas for their imagery and I enjoyed the line about the devil!! I am stunned by the many great poems this topic of Craig's brought out. How I hope he does a generous winners' list this time.

Eileen Manassian February 6, 2016 at 5:06 PM Very well written, dear. So much to think on.....love the fact that you are shored. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis February 6, 2016 at 7:28 AM I love the sea and with every opportunity I run to throw myself into her arms! I love the vivid images you, so masterfully have painted, with your majestic pen, dear Kim! Good luck my dear!

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 6:49 AM Kim, most poems are the best when based on personal thought. By the way, I was happy to be the first to comment on your poem. I hardly get the pleasures, because these are my resting hours. However, tonight I am aVAMP... HUGS.... LINDA

Anthony Mark February 6, 2016 at 6:45 AM Great visual, subliminal religious messaging?

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 5:58 AM Kim, it's a beautiful poem. You have a beautiful way with imagery. You've set a deep Shore expressing lost time. I love the last line. Always ~LINDA~ Kp Nunez February 6, 2016 at 6:15 AM Thank you, Linda. My poems are mostly personal thoughts on life, "...with malice towards none and charity to all". Thank you for being the first to comment. :-) hugs