Sally Eslinger Poet Free verse

Warning Words Up From My Soul

See my blog Address of Poetry:New Vistas, going up now, about the hard days that lead to the write of this truly moving poem.  Thank you, and happy to be back after weeks away.—————————————————

Warning Words   from My Soul ***

There is an ocean: un-named,
   un-explored;
Where whales and dolphins swim      
   un-threatened.
Cruise ships never touch her waves   
   or harbors, unable to venture the    
   crossing.

Sunshine will not reveal her,
But by moonlight her peaks glisten
In remembrance 
Of every human eye cast upon her.
Selah…

She is one of Earth’s jewels.
Her secrets stay sunken. 
Deep.  Deep and lost.
There are no maps for treasure 
   seekers.
History has no note of her.

Turn if you see her.  Turn!
And do not listen
To the lulling rhythm of her waves.

Do not lie on the clean, warm sand.
Do not think you’ll find any rest
Or peace beside that beauty.

Flee!  Fast!
Wake your being,
Shouting for Christ!

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(c) sally young Eslinger 6/2021
Thanks be to God

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Unseeking Seeker December 1, 2021 at 9:09 PM Superb write! I sense mixed emotions …

Gershon Wolf July 4, 2021 at 6:26 PM Stirring words, Sally. A storm of passion straight from your soul. Bravo, Gershon Sally Eslinger July 4, 2021 at 7:59 PM Gershon, indeed. This poem so powerfully affected me. Not only drove home the evil of suicide, but about the very darkness of thinking of it. I thank you for stopping to read and comment. I am honored.

Mystic Rose Rose June 26, 2021 at 8:23 AM Hi Sally, did you check your soup mail I sent you one , Needed your email ? Sally Eslinger June 29, 2021 at 10:01 PM Couldn’t reply to soup mail robot test. Check your inbox listing. I sent it via a comment.

Jennifer Fenn June 25, 2021 at 3:09 PM Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow! Sally Eslinger June 29, 2021 at 10:05 PM Jennifer, ya know, I think all poets, well maybe all humans love to get WOWs. And to reply to your comment; WOW!

Christuraj Alex June 25, 2021 at 7:02 AM Such beautiful writing rising from the depth of the heart. Wow! Sally Eslinger June 25, 2021 at 7:55 AM Christuraj, so good to see you today. Thank you for reading and feeling the deep source in this. Good of you to comment. Thanks.

Paula Goldsmith June 24, 2021 at 12:45 PM What a beautiful soul write. I love and miss the ocean. You gave me some memories back. Have a blessed day writing away............... Sally Eslinger June 25, 2021 at 7:58 AM Paula, so glad you could relate deeply. Have a good day. Blessings to you and your pen!

Rama Balasubramanian June 23, 2021 at 11:37 PM WoW! What a beauty! It made my day! Soul is unseen but once experienced leads to salvation. Sally Eslinger June 25, 2021 at 8:03 AM Rama, nice to meet you. Super happy this poem touched you so! Yes, and the experience of the soul in Awe is ineffable. Blessings to you!

Robert Lindley June 23, 2021 at 3:05 PM This my friend, touched me deeply. Having myself in the past had warnings-this is a true gem and a most wonderfully uplifting piece. One that you have captured in truly fine and magnificent verse! A fav... God bless, always... Sally Eslinger June 25, 2021 at 8:10 AM Hello, Robert! Deaar spirit friend. Yes, a True poem. A soul-sending me to time out. Almost auto writing. I am sure the words and imagery will haunt me when such dark ideas come to me again. Big hugs

Constance La France June 23, 2021 at 2:43 PM Sally, a well penned Free Verse poem with many great lines, I enjoyed it a lot, love and serenity _Constance Sally Eslinger June 25, 2021 at 8:18 AM Constance, I thank you for your sincere comment. So super to get your comment on this one. Its new creative territory for me, but so happy in my pen. Take care!

Beryl Edmonds June 23, 2021 at 8:28 AM A beautiful write Sally, right from the heart and soul. I read your blog and am so sorry for the rough days you’ve been through that lead to this amazing free verse. Keep improving… Best wishes, Belle Sally Eslinger June 25, 2021 at 8:23 AM Belle! Thank you for your sincerity and sympathy! Honored for your thoughts. Yes, I am always working to improve. Reading others’ poems, like yours helps and inspires. Stay well. Hugs