ebb and flow goes
the salty, blue sea,
how many seashells has
it robbed from thee?
may they be conch filled
with your childhood dreams,
or the prayers of your
aged-mind’s streams,
may they be shell-hearts
you’ve always long to hold,
too sharp to touch,
too tough to mold,
or perhaps a silent wish
your tongue not dared say,
with dark whispers saying
“it’s far as night and day”.
but ebb and flow goes
the salty, blue sea,
the waves will form and
foam to surprise thee.
in this life, i’ve learned,
what’s meant to be yours
will always find its way back
to your waiting, wheat shores.
sit by the sand,
sip some warm tea,
remember. this waiting
will shape who you’ll be.
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I love the rhyming in this….and the repetition of the words “ebb and flow goes the salty blue sea”. I love the way you’ve used the conch shell here. Very much enjoyed this!
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i am glad you enjoyed this poem and those parts, Lillian!
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I love the idea of conch filled with the things in your poem. I like the conclusions you draw also. Very peace-inducing poem and perfect picture to go with it.
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i felt like i need some peace right now. Thank you so much, Ms. Jade.
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You are very welcome, Rosemarie.
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🙂
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A beautiful poem, Rosemarie, with the repetition of ebb and flow giving additional rhythm and structure, and the conch filled with childhood dreams. I also like the gentle rhyming.
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thank you for noticing that refrain, Kim, and the rhyming. 🙂 happy you like this poem.
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The verses read beautifully, like a cycle of life, ebbing and flowing. Waiting for something or someone, makes us patient and stronger in character with the work required to remain focus on the present tasks at hand, to move us closer to our goals. Hope you are safe and well. Thanks for hosting !!!!
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Ah you got the message spot on, Grace. Thank you so much!
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a delicate soulful sequence that touched me … you used the prompt subtly, I didn’t …
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and that’s totally okay. 🙂 that’s the beauty of prompts, i believe. they can take each of us in our own unique ways. 🙂 thank you, dear Kate!
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my pleasure Rosema 🙂
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stay safe, Kate!
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I really love how this flowed. When I saw the ebb and flow I also reflected how much a field of wheat is like the sea… and the waiting by the shore is something that to me talks strongly of longing.
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oh wow. that is so true, Bjorn. together they dance with the wind. thank you!
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Such a beautiful poem. I do not know what I can say that hasn’t already been said here! I love the descriptions of the sea and the sands of time. There is longing and remembrance in this piece. You’ve created a stunning scene. Thank you for the prompt today. It was very fun to write for.
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you got the feeling of remembrance and longing, Lucy. Thank you for your kind words and for your awesome take on this prompt.
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This makes me think of a lullaby.
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grateful to see you here, Jane. thank you.
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My pleasure 🙂
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There is music in this, but for me it’s a Joan Baez ballad. It is a perfect illustration for your prompt. I, too, like the form and gentle rhymes, and refrains.
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thank you for hearing the tune of this piece, Glenn.
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The repetition and the rhythm work so well here, conjuring up the sea. Wheat is a surprising metaphor here, but it works well, with it’s connotations of feeding and homeliness.
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ah. i am glad the wheat of this poem surprised you, Sarah. appreciate your kind words. ❤
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I’m always happiest when I find lovely gentle rhymes. This is beautiful, and we are honed by the waiting times.
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ahh. i am a lover of rhymes as you, Ms. Beverly. thank you and indeed we are. ❤
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This is incredibly stunning! I especially admire; “may they be shell-hearts you’ve always long to hold, too sharp to touch, too tough to mold.” 💝
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ah. thank you for taking note of those parts, Sanaa. i appreciate you!
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kaykuala
remember. this waiting
will shape who you’ll be.
A clear message of patience to enhance a life of joy the future holds. How nice Rosemarie!
Hank
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ah. indeed. thank you so much, Hank!
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This is amazing! And just flows effortlessly. I love poems about the sea.
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Me too, Mary! Thank you so much!
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Beautiful! Ebb and flow goes – lovely line and so much like life.
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ah indeed, Eugenia. thank you so much!
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You’re welcome!
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🙂
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Sand like grains of wheat lying on the shore… very creative!
dwight
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ahh. that’s such a creative comment, Dwight. Thank you so much.
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Thank you!
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🙂
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I have such an affinity to the sand and shore so I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. Beautiful ☺️💕
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ah. they are just calming and lovely right? thank you, Christine!
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Conch shells and childhood dreams – so beautiful! Brought back happy memories to me of time spent on the beach with my children. Such a lovely message too: just wait, and all the things you need will be returned to you, and you will learn so much from the waiting – so true!
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indeed, Ingrid! thank you for sharing your shore memories. 🙂
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This poem flows like the sea. It’s clear and rhythmic and gorgeous.
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your words made my heart smile, Misky. thank you.
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Your poem is very beautifully and flowingly written.
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thank you for your kind words! ❤
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This is just beautiful Rose!
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grateful you think so, Rob!
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beautiful poem and the flow of the poem is lovely!
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thank you so much!
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So happy to have found you again, Rosemarie! I missed your words and energy. 💗
may they be shell-hearts
you’ve always long to hold,
too sharp to touch,
too tough to mold,
Beautiful expressions of the soul, with an ending filled with comfort, peace and hope. 🙏
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Oh wow. Happy to see you here again, MW. Thank you for your kind words. ❤ I hope you are well.
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