Silent Sanctuary

" All the tears I cried were gathered to the sea 
and transformed into a beautiful pearl holding my dreams"
                                      Quote_ by Poet 



I walk barefoot in the sea strand
heart hushed in hallowed reverie
as I watch  the quiet movement 
of the swift shifting sand 
sinking  to the sea;
whilst the scarlet sun sails on
to meet  the tranquil tawny twilight. 

I run  to chase the wee waves 
rippling in the soft silken shore
and swim beneath the silvery sea
hoping you will meet me halfway 
in a nocturnal pelagic rendezvous.


Alas, I wait in vain~
and so I utter a silent prayer
as I open my arms to embrace the silence
echoing from sullen sacred sigh.

The calm course of the cold water
murmurs melodies from long ago~
soaring in the skyline
down to the sea bed
where all my tears gathered
since I learned to cry;
And there  I  found~
a gem nestling in its bosom~
sheathed in a shell, 
a lonesome pearl
where all my dreams dwelt.



May 15, 2021

For " Writing Prompt - Calm - Poetry Contest"
Sponsored by Constance La France
2nd place
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Ray Choudhury Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 7:33 PM
Congratulations, Dear Friend. A beautiful creation with such an exceptional image of teardrops turning into a pearl nestled in the bosom of a shell. Love and best wishes ~ Mala
La France Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 4:15 AM
JCB, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Calm-Challenge with your wonderful poem and quote, love _Constance
Evans Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 10:40 PM
Congrats, what a beautiful poem.
Alex Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 10:18 PM
Congratulations!
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 7:33 AM
Hello JCBReul, I do not live near the water. ow I wished I did I love the water listening to the waves rush to shore. Is a peaceful sound for me. Lucky you. enjoy your day my friend.
Andresen Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 4:22 AM
- I have the sea right outside my windows ... I love to hear the waves and smell the sea ... a beautiful poem, JCB :) - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Buhagiar Avatar
May 16, 2021 at 1:24 AM
This is beautiful I love all poems on the sea. Your poem is smooth and worth of high placement.
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