Whispers At Daybreak

Such tender whispers waft on salty air
On foggy mornings waves are brushed in gray
I hear you then as winds caress my hair
Your murmur’s soft, but I know what you say

The day will soon come when we live as one
You know I miss the sea scent in your clothes
Our earthly union – life had just begun
You asked for “waders;” I said, “What are those?”

On morns like this I put your waders on
Reach out and search in misty sea for you
The realms that separate us will be gone
To vows we made so long ago, I'm true

My lover, teacher, mentor and best friend
The bond between our souls will never end




*Entry for Brian's contest, December 2018
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Carber Avatar
December 29, 2018 at 8:49 AM
Congrats Carolyn on your win in Brian's contest. As one who suspects reincarnation is real, I can relate well to this: we love those we are meant to love.
Devonshire Avatar
December 29, 2018 at 9:47 AM
It's been suggested that couples travel in pairs through eternity, L.J. Maybe that helps explain love at first sight.
Roper Avatar
December 28, 2018 at 9:25 PM
Carolyn, great poem and very well written . Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year. Hugs Eve ~`*
Mandani Avatar
December 28, 2018 at 11:54 AM
Hey this is pretty good; a heart-tugging read. Well done.
Brown Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 5:22 AM
A belated congratulations on your win in the "Sonneteers" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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April 27, 2012 at 10:34 PM
Oh, Carolyn, thank you for entering such a personal poem in this contest. Despite its sad overtones, I loved how you brought in aspects of hope and joy. Congrats on your placement, friend. Hugs, Cyndi
Burch Avatar
April 27, 2012 at 8:49 AM
*tear* So beautiful ,I love it,Carolyn....Congratulations in Debbie and Cyndi's win! What a tender heart...such familiar pain...bighug...much love~deb
Guzzi Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 4:12 PM
Hi hon...we said we will not be overly concerned with the meter..I am more concerned with the end rhyme pattern, this is what you have a,b,a,c / d,e,d,e/ f,g,f,g/ h,h...so your fourth line is throwing you off..just make line 4 rhyme with gray..and all will be GOOD>BIG hugs! Light & Love
Lefanue Avatar
January 26, 2012 at 6:04 AM
Congratulations on your 1st place win Carolyne. Enjoyed your poem. Maureen
Poet Avatar
January 26, 2012 at 12:35 AM
Carolyn congratulations on your win in Francine's contest.Enjoyed the read.
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January 25, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Congrats on your win, my friend, for this wonderful piece, bl
Stanley Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 9:46 PM
Corolyn, a big congratulatins on uor win, all the best, Greg
Brown Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 6:21 AM
Congratulations on the win in Francine's ""4 forms 4 themes" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 1:54 AM
Carolyn congrats on your win, super sonnet..David
Johnson Avatar
January 24, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Beautiful sonnet Carolyn. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Roberts Avatar
January 24, 2012 at 9:21 PM
congrats on your fifth place win Carolyn, full of beautiful imagery and remebrance
Northeast Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 2:03 AM
Beautiful- just love the sea- I loved the subtle humor too, blessings, Bren : )
Horne Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Awww, such a touching piece for John, my friend
Poet Avatar
January 18, 2012 at 1:28 AM
Very touching one Caroline.Knocks at the door of heart.Best wishes.
Austin Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Very tender and sensitive, Carolyn. These remind me of a piece Jascha Heifetz used to play - Sea Murmurs. Very beautiful. Love, daver
Treetop Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 3:18 AM
What a lovely poem, filled with warnth and love! Thank you Lizzie T
Nair Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 6:46 PM
Simply great ..what a delight, luv, jag
Sivey Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 3:51 PM
Breathtaking write your have written Carolyn, I do love it so! I felt like I was there, understanding your feelings as you have said it so perfectly! It's a very sad poem Carolyn, but I do understand, time heals what nothing else could! Fantastic poem! Awesome Work!!
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January 16, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Precious poet, I have been overwhelmed many times with your writes regarding you lost love, yet, this particular write has caused the salt 'pon mine face dear friend. Touching to say the least ! Have a blessed week dear Carolyn...much love, james
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January 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Oh my..this one is just lovely...you just get better and better. Hope all is well. Love LNC
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January 16, 2012 at 1:12 PM
Okay Carolyn.... you done me in with this one. I saw it all and empathized with it all and saw you wading in the sea looking beyond time and space. A heart shredder and muse melder. Very beautiful my dear friend..very very beautiful. Congratulations. Into my favs
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