Nigel Fawcett Poet Free verse

The Sea and I

intangible
homeless
a nonentity
prowling
roaming
almost invisible when I am tired
all too obvious when I am angry
i can be gentle
i can be boisterous
i constantly frustrate
i ignore you when you call me
i come rushing when you don’t
i get tired of playing on my own in the mountains
i get tired of kicking up a storm in the deserts
i love to dance
i love to sway with the trees
i love to chase the clouds
but most of all i love to play with you
for you are my spirited soul mate
you enjoy my rough caresses
you swell to my touch and throw me salty kisses
we twist and coil in passionate embrace
before landing exhausted on the soft sand of unsuspecting beaches
sometimes i make you boil
sometimes you send me into a spin
but wherever else i am in this world
i can always taste your briny breath
and always yearn for your buoyant company

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Syed Amaan Ahmad December 2, 2008 at 2:48 AM great stuff here, I liked this one (too much in fact) :)

Robin L. Gass November 26, 2008 at 6:30 AM I was a little timid about posting it but your comments changed that. I am starting to fall in love with writing again and I'm starting to see where I can go with this. You are an inspiration. You write with so much passion. I love the feeling this gave me. I love the ocean and it can be quite a possessing feeling. Rough, consuming. You're a kindred spirit, Nigel. I too, hope your dreams come true. Thank you for sharing. Love Robin

Vince Suzadail Jr. November 24, 2008 at 5:31 PM She is beautiful, Isn't she. My wife played second fiddle to her for thirty years. I still miss that salt air. Wonderful write. God Bless. Vince

Sharon Winter November 24, 2008 at 7:10 AM Two of the most inspiring elements of nature. You did them more than justice I do believe. Awesome write! Of course. Love, Shar

Juliane Thomas November 23, 2008 at 3:15 PM Incredible poem about the wind! I especially love your description of the interaction of the wind with the sea. Beautifully written, and thank you again so much for your comments on my poetry!

Barbara Gorelick November 23, 2008 at 1:07 PM I love the sea..but I think theres something more here? Love this..BG

Michaela Payne November 23, 2008 at 11:30 AM wow this is so beautiful, a wonderful way to define yourself. I loved his very powerful. Blessings, ~Michaela~

Michael Jordan November 23, 2008 at 11:21 AM Nigel outstanding poem - The way you describe yourself in the beginning is so open and honest it adds a great deal of power to your words - Beautiful poetry Nigel - God Bless, MJ