Very Near, Yet So Far

Amid the mighty waves of peculiar sea
I stood still waiting for you to see me

You took hold of the little girl's shivering hand
And made her dance among the waves away from the shore sand

I remained silent, building a sand castle,
Collecting shells and was finally worn to a frazzle.

I noticed your footsteps and felt your breath
With divine love, I walked to you with a pearl wreath.

You caught hold of my hand and played with my finger
At once, the mighty wave greeted my heart with new zinger

It's the joy
Eye-kissing joy
Heart sweetening joy

You are here beside me
Very near, yet so far.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Kiser Avatar
May 21, 2019 at 2:33 PM
Quite a beautiful moment in time you've penned.
Proxenos Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 2:41 AM
WOW Swetha - beautifully penned and your imagination soars in this poem. Hugs, Jennifer.
Nair Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 11:37 AM
I liked the suspense at the end.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 8:17 AM
I have added you to a list of poets I follow. You had me at your first poem.
Wolf Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Joy! Joy to you and to the world, Swetha. Blessings, Gershon
Cunningham Avatar
May 10, 2019 at 1:20 PM
Enjoyed your verse Swetha. Love the imagery. Tom
Vangaveti Avatar
May 11, 2019 at 6:30 AM
Thank you Tom :)
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