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The Tide

The moon was rising
pulling at the sea
– toying with it,
gutsy and playful.

I felt the commotion
racing me, tugging at me
– drenching me.

Right up ‘til tides ebbed,
baring again the
hard shingles of life.



AP: 2nd place 2022

Collaboration with Chandana Ramachandran
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kiser Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM
So like the moon, excellent pen.
Gauthier Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Most appreciated, thank you ML~
Mcguire Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 4:32 PM
Its when the tides ebb we need our strength.. Great poem.
Gauthier Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 7:42 PM
Thank you so much, Timothy ~
Rodrigues Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 3:16 PM
A playful moment then reality. ~ hugs
Gauthier Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 7:48 PM
Hi Kim, Thanks for the visit and comment ~
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