Silk Wading

Silk wading thru wistfully warm sea waters,
my dreaming fingers have lingered to potter
with ocean surface, sun sparkled glitters.
My poetic pieces have gone full twitter
in charmed waters of crystal clear rarity
where I felt God's love soothe life's severity.

Slowly easing into ocean powered waves,
my playful moods have seriously caved
from forceful, salt stinging, brutal wave smacks.
My body has ached sea bruised, blue and black.
Rough seas crudely taught me joy may survive  
despite waves of fright that savagely arrive.

Now, reaching the end planks on my journey's pier
and viewing my twilight's approach so clear,
it's past sunshine glitters that most sustain
these concluding sea views for my earthly gain.
Yet, I know without crass waves that abused,
wading joys would not have peaked this enthused.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 8/18/2025 12:12:00 PM
Dear CayCay, your poignant poem is deep and rich with imagery that conveys wistful emotion yet a tender joy that perseveres along with memories sustaining the speaker. There's also the sense that hard times honed an appreciation for the joy now felt while "reaching the end planks on my journey's pier". Your last two lines are impactful with this sense of appreciation. Indeed, a very "poetic" poem! Congratulations for your success in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan
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Susan Ashley
Date: 8/18/2025 2:30:00 PM
Wow! Such a beautiful and heartfelt response, dear CayCay. I’m truly moved and humbled by your words that warm my heart so. Thank you for sharing your heart and for soul-baring as deeply and as beautifully as you do. Poetry hugs to you, my friend
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 8/18/2025 1:49:00 PM
You are one of the few who gift writers with a breakdown of a poem's elements and what they convey to the reader; it's a gift of validation to the poet that this poet has always appreciated from your genuine self. One needn't cruise around Soup for long to notice how much you mean to many. You are a blessing, Susan Ashley, and an admirable talent. Thank you and poetry hugs ... CayCay
Date: 8/15/2025 9:54:00 PM
Nicely done, CayCay. Congratulations on your top 10 win on Mile 7 of my 2025 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 8 has already started.
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Date: 8/15/2025 8:44:00 PM
Oh I had seen this long ago and really loved it then as I still do. Congrats on your well deserved win, Caycay.
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Date: 5/2/2025 6:40:00 PM
This is breathtaking, Caycay. A fav, wow, I am so glad to happen upon this one.
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Date: 12/16/2019 11:21:00 AM
Your poetry is so outstanding. I see you haven't lost your touch. Loved it. - Mike
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Date: 12/15/2019 2:42:00 PM
So glad this got a win from Brian. It's SO deserving. Love ya, my friend.
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Date: 9/25/2019 6:22:00 PM
I see Vijay faved this one and as I read it, I too was seeing it as one of your best. I love the imagery in this, Caycay!! Did this contest get judged yet? It deserves a Win!
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Date: 9/19/2019 7:31:00 AM
So heart felt and wonderful dialogue on ups and downs of life..many can relate to the passion of your content..which you illustrated in splendid images, CayCay. I am saving this in my FAVEs.
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Date: 9/18/2019 10:31:00 PM
How beautiful. Really great imagery here. Loved it. God Bless, JB
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Date: 9/18/2019 7:36:00 PM
The last line is classy and a classic, Cay Cay.
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 9/18/2019 7:42:00 PM
Thank you, classy lady! CayCay
Date: 9/18/2019 7:34:00 PM
what a gorgeous poem you have penned this evening my friend...fingers linger to potter ocean's surfaces...wow...just love that line...the whole poem shines with beauty....good luck in the contest :) hugs
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 9/18/2019 7:44:00 PM
Hey, sweetie - thank you for the enthusiastic comments you 'sailed my way' - uh oh, I'm getting corny so forgive me. I've read a handful of ocean themed poems tonight, right after I posted mine. Be blessed ... CayCay
Date: 9/18/2019 7:08:00 PM
This is simply beautiful - I love it. I hope it is a winner. Blessings
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CayCay Jennings
Date: 9/18/2019 7:15:00 PM
That you, sweet Regina - I enjoyed 'hearing' your words and value them. Blessings ... CayCay
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