Charmaine Chircop Poet Free verse

The Sea-Man's Return

Swept away
the last colour 
of sunset,
Ocean in his eyes,
winds  and waves
the sea-man loved.

Forever gone
the late-song
of night birds,
crushed corals,
sand and rocks
the sea-man loved.

Blown afar
the harvest seeds,
Flowers in his heart,
Petals in bloom,
Pale-pink blossoms
the sea-man loved.

Found and lost
the light of stars,
Alone He sailed 
through narrow paths,
to mountain'shadows
the sea-man loved.

In hope to smell
the scent of her hair,
In hope to wipe
rain off her lips,
In hope to taste
her roasting- chestnuts,

to mend regrets
with just one kiss.

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Phyllis Babcock December 24, 2019 at 4:41 PM Love the romantic write. love phyl

James Marshall Goff December 6, 2019 at 9:31 PM Beautiful comments! Char! I concur!

Keith O.J. Hunt November 3, 2019 at 9:38 PM A lovely read and a kind thought for the Sea-Man..,subtle coloring and seashells and sand and love;-)

Tobey Hill October 23, 2019 at 12:58 PM Certainly a pleasure to read your thoughts once again...TAH

Quoth Theraven October 13, 2019 at 8:26 PM Charmaine, So nice to find this poem this fine evening. I read all the comments from your well wishing poet friends. Your poem reminded, how I miss the solitary life of the Sea. I recall days of angry crested waves, spray of foam, the deep grey troughs of a sea state 7, often made the horizon disappear, seeming to swallow our little ship. Thanks for reminding me. -Richard

Carolyn Devonshire September 28, 2019 at 12:17 PM Oh, it is so wonderful to read your poetry again, Charmaine. There are never enough uplifting, romantic poems to read here. I delight in your words and hope you and Christina are well and happy! Hugs, Carolyn

Jack Horne September 24, 2019 at 11:23 AM this is really beautiful Charmaine Chircop September 24, 2019 at 12:54 PM Thanks so much Jack Horne.

Phil Capitano September 24, 2019 at 7:25 AM Beautiful write Charmaine, what romantic longing looks like. Kudos. Charmaine Chircop September 24, 2019 at 12:55 PM Thanks for reading Phil.

Keith O.J. Hunt September 24, 2019 at 12:16 AM What love should be....wonderful;-) Charmaine Chircop September 24, 2019 at 12:56 PM Hi keith ,Thanks for reading.

James A. September 23, 2019 at 9:28 AM Wow! I absolutely love the last stanza. Charmaine Chircop September 24, 2019 at 12:57 PM Hey..Thanks for reading James.Am so glad you love it .Hope to see some new posts from you too.

Paul Callus September 21, 2019 at 5:15 PM There is so much poignant beauty in your words, Charm! It has been a while since you last posted, but it was worth the wait! A fav for me. ~ Warm regards, my friend. // paul Charmaine Chircop September 24, 2019 at 1:00 PM Am so glad you stop by Paul.Thanks so much for reading.

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2019 at 6:53 PM a familar theme of yours but in a very different way, seeing it as the things the sea-man loves. I just saw a mermaid contest and was thinking when I clicked on this, maybe it's a mer-man!!Anyway, you always write so charmingly. No wonder your name is Charma. Thanks for your sweet words at my poems, my friend. Charmaine Chircop September 21, 2019 at 7:45 AM Thanks for your input sweet Andrea...So happy you stopped by :)

Silent One September 20, 2019 at 11:43 AM Love he format of this poem, i was thinking of doing something in a similar style, has been a while since i wrote like this...if only a kiss could mend regrets... Charmaine Chircop September 20, 2019 at 5:19 PM Thanks Silent One...In reality a kiss won't mend regrets..but that is what's beautiful in poetry...We can write dreams .Thanks for stopping by :)

Hello There September 18, 2019 at 10:02 PM Whew! That last line is so simple yet so very powerful ~ I really enjoyed this. Charmaine Chircop September 20, 2019 at 5:20 PM Thanks so much.

Regina Mcintosh September 18, 2019 at 8:21 PM I simply love this. It's a awesome write. Blessings for you Charmaine Chircop September 20, 2019 at 5:20 PM Thanks so much

Caren Krutsinger September 18, 2019 at 7:49 PM A poetic write that has romance slathered all over it and through it also. "In hope to smell the scent of her hair, In hope to wipe rain off her lips, In hope to taste her roasting- chestnuts," - WOW! Charmaine Chircop September 20, 2019 at 5:21 PM Thanks so much for your lovely comment.

John Hamilton September 18, 2019 at 5:32 PM What a touching story Charma, so glad you're posting again, beautiful writing! Charmaine Chircop September 20, 2019 at 5:23 PM Thanks so much John :)

Panagiota Romios September 18, 2019 at 5:05 PM Charmaine! Beautiful poem and going into FAVs! "In hope to wipe rain off her Lips! You are truly a unique poet and my inspiration. Panagiota Thank you again for acknowledging my Haiku today! Charmaine Chircop September 18, 2019 at 5:12 PM Thanks for your kindness..I am honoured by your comment..Thanks for reading.

Richard D Seal September 18, 2019 at 4:32 PM ah, the choices we have to make, beautifully expressed. Long time no see Charmy, hope all is well with you. Take care Richard Charmaine Chircop September 18, 2019 at 4:41 PM Hi Richard..I'm fine Thanks..Just too busy to have decent time to read you all my friends ..and to find some time to write..but am trying to be here every now and then.Thanks for reading and for your kind comment.

Chris Green September 18, 2019 at 4:31 PM Look who snuck back in and posted something wonderful for us to find. Hey there Charmaine, it is so nice to see you again and to see your poetry again. This was beautiful, oh what he wouldn't do for that kiss, to mend those long held regrets. I loved the journey your poem took me on today. I hope you plan on sticking around for a while. It is wonderful to see you here again. Charmaine Chircop September 18, 2019 at 4:40 PM Hello Chris...I am doing my best to find some time to be able to read all my poet friends ..you included..Thanks for stopping by with your kind comment.