The Tide of Time

Washed
up
on the
shore

broken
by
the
ocean's
roar

waiting
at
the
foot
of
heavens
door

I
touch
her
fading
beauty
with
my
trembling
hand

a
broken
shell
lying
in
the
burning
sand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Kimathi Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 5:38 AM
I love the texture of your poem's content, together with your structuring. I also applaud you for being featured in PS's homepage! ^_^
Espinola Collins Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 10:48 PM
Great write...loved the creative display :) An
Thajudeen Avatar
October 13, 2014 at 7:56 PM
At the heaven's door,are there doors?a thoughtful creation.
Austin Avatar
October 13, 2014 at 11:11 AM
Human or fish, makes no difference, Lanie. I love it. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver
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