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Wondering Beside the Sea

Beside the foaming waves; The swell of surf and sea. Barefoot in the sugar sand With my best friend, who is me. There we marvel at the mystery And contemplate eternity. The horizon feels a life away-- For endless seems the sea today! And there, alone, with only me, My one and only friend... We wonder at beginnings With no apparent end. And we ruminate--the two of us, Just my friend, alone with me; Is time a thing cast far adrift... And as endless as the sea? ~Mel

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Sharon Gulley

Date: 10/25/2016 12:21:00 PM

I love the Sea and I love this write. Wonderful poem. Sharon : )

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/1/2014 9:06:00 PM

Hey, Cuz..where have you been? Saving up your best stuff? This is great and I am so glad to read it. BG

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/2/2014 12:49:00 AM

Hey cuz...what up? I can feel the trades blowing from here. Anyway, I'm still around, lurking in the shadows, but ready to appear as needed--like Batman! I'll keep the name going...till my grand sons take over. One of em better be a poet!!!!!

Robert Nehls

Date: 8/1/2014 6:38:00 PM

I believe it is so important to be our own best friend, because that only comes with a total understanding and honesty with self. When that is reached such contemplations are quite understandable and expected. I very much enjoyed this, Mel.... Robert.

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/2/2014 12:40:00 AM

Thank you Robert. It's inspiring to know that there are people out there like you, who read and appreciate my recollections in moments of tranquility. All the best, my friend...Mel

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/1/2014 12:09:00 PM

your poems are deceptively simple, mel, but so beautifully executed! love this one...

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/2/2014 12:38:00 AM

Thank you, ilene. I will sneak up on you if you're not looking :) Thank you for reading the poem, and for appreciating its simplicity and meaning. Good to hear from you...hugs...Mel

Rev. Elizabeth Anderson

Date: 8/1/2014 11:48:00 AM

The sea is my favorite place to walk also. Really enjoyed your poem. I like that you are your own best friend. Self love is so important, you see the world different from those who carry guilt and regrets. Thanks. Blessings.

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/2/2014 12:36:00 AM

Oh, I have my share of those, which means I'm human. Thank you, though, for the read and kind words. Blessings to you as well :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/1/2014 7:45:00 AM

That is sadly beautiful, alone, but not. I love the barefoot in the sugar sand, great line :) Terrific to see you posting back here again babe xox

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/2/2014 12:34:00 AM

I come and go, like the wind. Good to know you're here when I do blow by, for a welcome laugh, or needed cry. Look to the stars, my dear...I'm the second to the right, twinkling for you :)

Tim Smith

Date: 7/31/2014 11:46:00 PM

Wonderful Mel...time does seem to be adrift but is finite... There is an end. Most just don't know when......cheers

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/1/2014 12:17:00 AM

Thanks Tim! Threw that on an envelope while in the dentist's office--go figure. Time...an end? I don't know, nor am I sure I want to. An end to mortality, yes, but I suppose I'd rather not know when, where or how. Life's a trip!