Sunlight on the ocean
In the distance afar
Sunlight dancing on the horizon
Leaving it's trademark

She woke early that morning
Awoken by the call
Her doctor on the phone did ring
Not delivering good news at all

Hearing she has cancer
Not wanting to believe it's true
She wanted to be a dancer
Not knowing now what to do

She spent the day crying
Huddled upon the couch
As reality started to seep in
She knew she had to get out

Down to the beach she fled
Sobbing each step of the way
Watching the sun turn shades of red
As it neared the end of day

On the beach she collapsed
In a crumpled heap
Exhausted and very confused
And also very weak

She looked up towards heaven
For answers to be told
She saw sunlight shimmer on the ocean
In glistening silver & gold

As the sunset on the horizon
She too left this world
Swept out to the ocean
Glorious sunset last thing she saw

Sunlight shimmering on the ocean
In the distance afar
Sunlight dancing on the horizon
Leaving it's trademark
Nikk_stars©

sunrise, beautiful and promising
the pledge of a rebirth, of a new beginning
where best to take that first sip of  dawn
but on the quiet beach in the morning

the intersection of land and water
nature's antidepressant, a place for all
come here to reinvent yourself,
make ready for the day's call

wipe the sleep from your eyes
sit, drink that first cup of the day
gaze outward, there's beauty on Earth
a lovely sunrise, an oft repeated cliche

breathe, smell the fresh air,
what rewards will this day bring me
maybe riches, more valuable than gold
cast up from the depths of the sea

will it bring fresh new opportunities
will it be a new love, revitalization of an old
maybe a new friend, possibly a new foe
a new bridge built or, shudder, one to fold

the death of a loved one, sad news for sure
world hunger, you can count on it
war here, peace there, transitions
events far away affect me, more than a bit

so many possibilities, so many prospects
however one thing is certain
another page in this man's life will be written
before the close of this day's curtain

like the shimmering pools at low tide
slowly formed as the rise of the sun
each formation with new life, variety
look close, activity, tragedy and fun
b.eniii©

look intently into the horizon
sunset allows the colors to merge
not clear as to where the sky begins
or the ocean ends
adds to mind's quandary
mysteries to unravel
questions left unresolved
mind forever frazzled

future held at arms length
no direction, no guidance
yet....
gaining inner strength
just as the sun is setting
the moon will light the night
something will calm me
things will be alright
MiNN©

One of the most beautiful sights
is the horizon met by the sea
the splendor will hold you in a trance
of silent tranquility.

Searching your heart as you lose yourself
into the vastness before your eyes
hoping to find an inner calm
that will replace the tears and the sighs.

The horizon will never pass judgement
it will listen to all you say
and even when you sit in silence
inner peace may come your way.

The water may appear as smooth as glass
but turmoil is all we see
your heart is struggling to stay afloat
on the sea of tranquility.

The tears and sighs have settled down
as the evening shades are drawn
then we're presented with another show
the stars, the moon, and dawn.

All this time the horizon remains
as therapy for the heart and soul
we strive to get in touch with our feelings
when life begins taking its toll.

God must've known that we'd need a place
as far as the eyes could see
where problems of life can float away
on the sea of tranquility.
Daisy©

I curse the sun
as it slips into the sea
the approach of darkness
awakes the beast in me

I scream at the tides
ebb and flow
as the monster
begins to take control

I howl with agony
into the night
the bloodthirsty creature
will soon take flight

I beg for mercy
but quickly surrender
to the demon who feasts
on the fairer gender

I roar with delight
as I plunder their treasures
ravish the innocent
for my own pleasures

I laugh uncontrollably
as they plead for release
with satanic rituals
grant them eternal peace

I praise the sun
as it begins to rise
then in shock and horror
I shield my eyes

I weep , my tears
like fire does burn
and pray that tonight
the beast will not return
Riverrun_7©

Grays of vastness
Glint of light
Rippling  waves
Holding tight

Peaceful thoughts
Of this day
Gently been
Tucked away

Grains of time
From this shore
Brings forth ease
We all implored
gigi©

I did watch as the sun did sink.
Into the ground or the lake I fear,
Very deep into space, I think
As I watched the moon appear.
Oh this wet and murky earth,
If not for the human being.
This ball of mud would have no worth,
Dreary days like this are not worth seeing.
Then comes the moon's brilliant shine of light,
I look back on my life's path .
Then I ponder if I have the right,
To judge the world with my own wrath.
Mistakes I have made with true love scorn,
Breaking hearts of those that have cared.
Running in fear from new love born,
Never realizing how true the love was they shared.
Quietly on this shore of a broken heart,
Stubborn pride and vanity set in stone.
Of the recent lost love for we did part,
Here within my misery I sit alone.
Queen.Amethyst©

Nine years had passed without three moments of looking back?
I noticed a empty beach that started to lack.
Now that I am a old man, my question sells no fear.
Where does the sun go when the tide fades here?
I need no answer for my final day of this life.
My fishing pole will settle my strife.
cluewall©

Blazing sunset or dawning new day
Sands of time slowly slipping away
Life's precious moments captured in time
Secret thoughts held close to this heart of mine

A crossroad in life presented now
Unsure where to go and don't know how
Uncertainty abounds, which direction to take
Fear creeping in, concerning changes to make

Desperately seeking the correct solution
Mind ablaze with much confusion
Decisions, choices, heavily weighing in the heart
Emotions ripping, tearing it apart

Shrouded in darkness, eyes can not see
Heavens above, please open a window for me
Oh tell me how to lighten this load
Show me light at the end of the road

For endlessly seeking all possible options
Failure to choose or make selections
Leaves me aimlessly pondering night and day
As the sands of time gradually pass away
Kat Alina©

"Second chance trapped in slack
summer plan stayed buried sun!"
Another golden year asleep
the light was here but you couldn't see
blinded for so long... sinking deep?
Located in the isle of pain
where God stills forget to give a name
where your welfare sailed... cruising
the seas of despair... whispering
"nothingness is not a friend"
drinking soiled rain
gazing the insane
sick aftertaste... sodden... brain dead
Undergoing bitter tasted you can take more
woebegone scapegoat remember the before
debauchery gave you ugliness to fold
upending what is wrong
mooning for escape? Facing shortfall
sleepyhead... trapped... alone
__Forbidden_©

Remember the days of misspent youth?
walking on the beach,
skipping school...
Long forgotten times,
catching crabs,
collecting seashells...
Remember times past?
fishing for sea bass,
digging for clams...
I recall those days gone by,
as I sit here with my thoughts,
my longings for the past...
It's been too long since I was here last,
this section of beach,
we called it our own...
You've been gone now for 13 years,
but still I remember,
oh, yes....
...I remember...
trogl©

Moonglow on the water
moonglow on the land
Lovers love the moonglow
but do they understand?

Some worship Moon Goddess
and treat her as divine
sacrificial altars
glow softly in moonshine

Long ago a young maid
Earthea was her name
how she loved Apollo
they loved the lover’s game

They begot a daughter
they chose the name of Moon
alas Moon child was stillborn
within the month of June

Young Earthea could not
give up her firstborn child
spell was cast to keep her
forever young and wild

Always in a circle
about her mother dance
cold and dead and lifeless
no beauty did enhance

Earthea begged Apollo
to her his love did show
dead Moon would have beauty
he vowed to make it so

Those who love the moonglow
upon her lovely face
should know her only beauty
is by Apollo’s grace

Dead Moon glows in beauty
reflecting rays of Sun
only for Earthea
the Lovers deed was done

Dead Moon swings round Earthea
Earthea round the Sun
forever locked in orbit
forever they are one

Moonglow on the water
moonglow on the land
Lovers love the moonglow
but do they understand?
Sir_Sun©

I stand-alone on a lonely shore
Watching sea gulls as they gracefully soar

The breeze is cool, the sea is calm
It soothes my mind like a healing balm

The waves are gently washing the beach
Caressing the sand as they delicately reach

The sun softly filters through the haze
Enhancing the beauty as I peacefully gaze

The wonders He's created are many to see
We seldom take time to see what is free

Smell the salt air and enjoy the rush
He painted this masterpiece with His heavenly brush
te_mpt_ed©

Soft winds blowing a refreshing breeze
Sandpipers scurry without ease
Summer sun quickly settling down
The beach is quiet no one else around

Tides are low, periwinkles are many
God's beautiful creations all around are plenty
Sea gulls bunching together for a restful night
I try soaking all this beauty in with all my might

I sit on the sand my head bowed in prayer
Praying at first light all this beauty will still be here
There's no other place I hold dear to me
As sitting here on the sand gazing out to sea
hunnybunn_3©

I could hear the waters cry
As I sat there on the shore
And watched its spirit die.

And I could feel its pain
As it rolled in and away from me
Leaving its tar like stain.

And I could see the sun shining
Though it offered little hope
To this soul steadily drifting and dying.

And I could smell the stench upon beach
Of death and waste rotting
As the maggots continued expand their reach.

And I could taste the rot in the air
As it's stagnant odor thickened
Causing me to wonder - why did I care?

And I did understand as I left that place
As looked upon that tiny weathered crate
That what I - what we'd done was a disgrace.
Nightscribe©

The wind whistles as my
heart races
eyes drift out to sea
waiting...
the waiting is torture
I am silent,
introspective
and lost within the
question
it's been two weeks
my love
and yet still I am draped
with the scent of you
eyes glistening
and lips that hold
my warmest thoughts
remembering each moment
as if captured within
shards of crystals
precious and remote
tucked away
when it is silent
as it is now
and I may look upon each
at my leisure
eyes drift out to sea
yet again
as dawn's breath softly
whispers a gentle respite.
Kristin©

It flows in from far away
Bringing with it the memories
That I thought were behind me

I watch it approach
Dreading its arrival
The sand gathers around my feet
The water under me recedes
As the large tide approaches

My dread turns to fear
As I look at the awesome tide approach
I cannot bear this
It is too powerful

I turn to run
Away from this tide
But
A voice inside
Won't let me leave
So I stay

The water level rises
I fear I will drown
But nonetheless I stay put

The water rises and I risk
Submerging my midsection
My shoulders
Up to my neck
I feel like a goner

Then
The swelling stops
And the level
Recedes

Each second my confidence is restored
I garter strength
As the water recedes
I know then
That this tide
Is nothing to fear?
Night writer©

Warm winter days are so nice
The water is liquid instead of ice
The sun is warm upon the skin
You hate to see such nice days end

The kid on the bike rode down to the shore
Just so he could enjoy it some more
The tide is out, the water is low
At least the ground's not covered with snow

Outside in mid winter, wearing shirt sleeves
But you feel a chill riding the breeze
The weather will change, this you are sure
Not many more cold days we hope to endure

But tomorrow will bring in different weather
Will need to wear more than a sweater
Tomorrow will change to extremely cold
At least that's what the weatherman told

He sits on his bike at the water's edge
To enjoy it to the fullest was his pledge
But he is there all alone
His fishing buddy has not shown

He proceeds to cast out his line
Maybe he'll show... just give him time
A few minutes pass, he catches a 'whale'
But no one to witness the story he tells

Everyone he tells, they think it's a lie
No one believes him, he wants to cry
How can such a day turn out so bad?
His 'fishing buddy' absent, was his dad
mwm(now 45)©

Have you ever stood upon a sandbar
Water flowing gently 'round
To step in any direction
Would surely mean to drown

Have you ever felt stranded
No way to get to shore
That you just might give up living
'Cause you don't want to anymore

Have you ever felt so alone
The only soul that you could see
You wonder just what reason
For your life there could be

Have you ever seen the sunrise
Kiss the waters of the sea
And the tide rush out to show you
The path to set you free
Shadow Whysper©

Here I set deep in contemplation
For my life must be miseries destination
See my car broke down just yesterday
At least my house was but five blocks away
The first block I ran as fast as I could
But with a big dog chasing anyone would
I found myself no better off the next block
For a little kid did his best to hit me with a rock
When I got home my front door had been broken in
And once inside the sight was to my deepest chagrin
Nothing had been taken, everything was the same
Seems my stuff isn't worth taking, for all my shame
The phone doesn't work because I couldn't pay the bill
Even my lover left me, her happiness I couldn't fill
It was here sitting under murky skies a colorless gray
Wondering how I could make it through another day
About to cast myself into the harsh and unforgiving sea
When on the radio my name they said had won the lottery
Bear1Mage©

As a child I came to his place.
I was breathless
at the vastness I beheld.
The wonder and beauty
of God's handiwork
left me amazed,
and in awe.
Again I stand here,
grains of sand
beneath my feet..
He knows each
and every one,
as also He knows
every creature of the deep
and the melody
of each sea gull's song.
He sends the ocean breeze
that brushes my cheek,
and ruffles each strand
of my hair...
the colors of evening sun
as sinks to the west...
the fragrance of
the warm sea air.
No matter the number
of times I revisit,
and observe the mastery
of this, my favorite place...
each time I near
the water's edge
I silently thank the Artist
for this portrait
of of His infinite love
for me.
blushin©

Resting here on the shore of a dismal ocean
Weakened from a day full of experience
I look to behold the burden of the sky
Heavy clouds will soon release their tears
into a heartless night
Waves breaking endlessly on the shore are all
the broken hearts of the world and so much more
I watch the rocks sink into their sandy beds
while on the arm of God creation
gently lays its head
Off to the east the moon takes its shift
and turns its light on
Then the sun departs and one more day is gone...
HeartsCry©

Alone
So alone
Sitting here listening to the surf
Feeling the heart beat of the ocean
Feeling the breeze caressing my hair
I sigh and let my thoughts freely flow
I don't know when I have ever felt so alone before
Then as I gaze at the clouds
Rushing on their appointed missions and
I suddenly see the light breaking through
I catch my breath for all is so still and peaceful
My heart begins to fill with thoughts of you
Of your unquestioning unconditional love for me
A soft smile forms and I just suddenly know
Everything I'm feeling and worrying about
Will work out
Everything will be just fine
Just like it is supposed to
For Love conquers all
And I am truly
Without a doubt
Very deeply loved by you
The keeper of my soul
Jesus My Lord and My King
Lady Valor©

At the edge of the world an overcast sky
catches its daylight as it melts in the tide
Earlier the waters churned and rolled
on the indecisive mind taking its toll

Feeling the force of overwhelming dread
masking a grave set aside for the dead
Asking questions yet knowing the void
of reasonings the heart cannot control

Soft sand surrounds her vitality
each wave teases... her spirituality
Then the warmth of the sun is cooled by the sea
and the moon reflects silver... her tranquility

Calm overcomes the seas raging tempest
that churned from within and sanity tested
Bidding adieu to anxieties on high
and welcoming nightfall with a soft sigh
Reina©

looking out at the water over the sandy shore...
looking for answers that only his heart knows
I've cried precious tears into the deep blue sea
I'd swim the great divide to get to you
from the depths of the sea to the stars in the sky,
I will follow my heart around the world once more.
I'm standing alone with these tears in my eyes
remembering the times we've shared together..
open up your heart let my in again
I will be here waiting forever if it takes..
you'll find me looking out at the deep blue sea.
SweetLady_T©

As I stand along the shore
The gentle sound of the waves
Rolls softly upon the beach
The oceans depth just out of reach

Filtered light from through the clouds
Glowing softly upon the water
The gentle song of the gulls
Upon my ears it falls

As day turns to night
The sands grow dark from white
The thoughts of the passing day
Drift slowly away

I cleanse my mind
Of its daily burdens
And heal my heart
Of feelings that never part

Moving on with sightless eyes
Not knowing what time will bring
Holding my heart filled with hope
With tomorrow I will cope
Queen.Moon.Infinity©
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