Violet Skies Against Ashen Sands

on the edge of the dunes
amidst the bends of grass
i wait for you

i hear the whisper of winds
echo through the chambers
of my heart as it beats
with the same hollow scorn
as the ocean
against sands

i see the folds
of violet skies
blossoming 
against the horizon
in the voids of sun
before its rise
its darkness
blends
with my thoughts

i hear my cries
carried on wings
of gulls
as they search
the endless span
of ashen sands
that bear the weight
of tears i've cried
as i wait for time
to carry me 
through depths unknown
across the divide
where you wait for me

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 4/1/2020 6:59:00 AM
Beautiful poem, Sandra. I, too, find that in nature, my ills fall to the wayside for a spell. You write with such graceful elegance. Congratulations on your podium win. As always, your friend. JC Hawkens
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Date: 4/1/2020 1:45:00 AM
The depth and the desire of your emotions is felt in this lovely poem.Love it.Hugs:) Rashi
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Date: 9/2/2019 1:45:00 PM
Such depth of emotion is felt in this write, I marvel how you weave nature as a metaphor to express emotion, you have a very singular style which is very appealing, you've been busy writing I see...hard to keep up with you!
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Sandra Adams
Date: 9/2/2019 1:50:00 PM
i think because i used nature as a comfort before i found my muse...just sitting within the beauty always eased pain and made me feel better...i had a 4 day weekend off, and it was the anniversary of my mom's passing that effected a wave of emotions, my muse was busy for sure, looking forward to your next musing, i keep looking my friend.... hugs :)
Date: 9/2/2019 8:34:00 AM
My heart... the chambers... Oh yes... You have it. Wrestled to the ground there on the sand. A winner...forever... Ann
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Sandra Adams
Date: 9/2/2019 8:47:00 AM
Thank you Ann... I often replace sad inner feelings with poems when the muse wants to help release the deep pain ... hugs
Date: 9/2/2019 8:22:00 AM
The longing and desire are deeply felt in this amazing piece of writing. You have been poetically busy this weekend and as always, nothing but beauty flows from your pen. I love the feel of this piece.
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Date: 9/2/2019 8:48:00 AM
Thanks Chris my muse was singing yesterday, funny because Sunday’s are always a busy day for me away from the computer :) hugs
Date: 9/1/2019 3:42:00 PM
I left a message here, a glowing message so I dunno what happened but THIS IS OUTSTANDING POETRY THAT BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES AS EACH LINE TOUCHED FEEL IN ME. I'm faving it, I hope so cause I tried before, it's the amazing kind of stuff that keeps me at Soup. Hugs ... CayCay
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Sandra Adams
Date: 9/1/2019 4:16:00 PM
Awww thank you my sweet friend, I am sorry soup ate your original thought although I absolutely love this comment :) hugs :)
Date: 9/1/2019 3:09:00 PM
splendidly expressed with stirring lines leading to a glorious ending, sandy... greaat job!
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Date: 9/1/2019 4:16:00 PM
Thank you so much Nette :) hugs
Date: 9/1/2019 2:14:00 PM
You write such beautiful poems Sandy..your free verse has rhythm of its own ..that is quite enticing. Excellent write as always...understatement to say I enjoyed the read.
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Date: 9/1/2019 2:37:00 PM
Thank you Vijay, the sunset acrostic inspired this one to follow, at times i wish my verse could carry rhyme, it seems to fail in structured forms, but in free verse sometimes i feel the pulse of my muse as i write :) hugs
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