The Sea Shall

The sea shall come
The sea shall go,
Winds in the wave
Pushing to and fro

If I should seek
The sea shall find,
To wash me ashore 
With a clearer mind

Tumbled as long as
The sea shall stand,
Only to end up ...
Polished on the sand

Reclined on the grit
Below vast blue sky,
The sea shall wave
One last goodbye.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kingston Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Sea shells are beautiful and each one is different and unique. I loved your words that describe the ebb and the flow of the sea in your first stanza. It reminds me of early mornings I'd spend at the beach, such a calm serenity. Your third stanza reminded me a piece of blue beach glass I found once, polished by the sea, no sharp corners. Your poem brought back very fond memories for me.
Kauffman Avatar
September 20, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Kelly, love your "cube" poem that in its rhythm perfectly reflects the movement of waves and tides. Your word choice is so reflective of the sea - "come and go" and a sense of serenity. Love the personification of the sea waving good-bye as the tide goes out! Well done! Blessings to you!
Nicholsen Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 8:43 PM
This is an amazing piece adored reading your poem many blessings
Kingston Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 6:05 PM
I enjoyed this poem so much. I used to live by the ocean for years but not anymore. Your poem brought me back to my quiet walks there. The sea holds so much mystery and history, and gives poets and writers so much to write about doesn't it? This was a lovely poem and I enjoyed it's imagery Kelly.
Gasun Avatar
August 17, 2024 at 6:46 PM
A gorgeous poem my dear poet friend Kelly. You've portrayed soulfully the thearapeutic power of the sea in your creative rhyme poem. I love it a lot and enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
Greenhough Avatar
August 16, 2024 at 6:46 PM
This has great imagination. I can see a pebble, facing its tumbling fate. It has the power feel of the ocean.
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