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MESSAGE FROM A LOST SOUL
He walked along the barren shore, the sky was cold and grey
The only soul, to brave the winds, that dark November day
No seagulls soaring, through the skies, he was a man alone
He walked on broken sea shells, the waves had mixed with stones
A wind came up and blew his Yankee cap right off his head
He chased it down the shoreline, he followed where it lead
Over dunes it whipped and spun, the rested on some rocks
He climbed to where it landed, and then his eyes took stock
Underneath some seaweed, a glimmer caught his eye
Lunging forward towards his cap, he grabbed it on the fly
He saw an old wine bottle, lying on its side
Locked behind a stubborn cork, was parchment curled inside
In awe he held the bottle, that traveled endless seas
A message sent from long ago, no doubt a desperate plea
He felt the winds full fury, it pushed him to his door
The mystery behind the cork, the puzzle to explore
At home, he took the bottle, and eased the paper out
Words of desperation, hopefulness and doubt
Written with a dark red blood, it made his heart turn cold
He said a prayer, and shed a tear, for all the sea's lost souls
Anita
3/15/02
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So now I've met another character, as, we all, surely are. This one, as so many others, seems: a bright, shining, star.-- Art.
Great stuff. I just read three or four. You're a talented lady. Thank you for your review, and I hope you enjoy more of my writes.
Birgit and Roger
You have much soul in a woman of wisdom and wit. You surely must be a character who people admire and love. I find your verses irresistable myself and am urged to search for more. Thank you Anita...I will enjoy more of your poems tonight.
Susan
You created a great poem. Brava !
Amira
Adam
Thank you,
Teresa-Em
A lost soul with such a powerful message, I have found mine and in it a greater wisdom!
((((Hugs))))
~Nikki~
In the ocean of life one is subject to unrepentent waves of unknown origin. With the occasional dolphin to guide us and give us a lift
cheers
Alain
LM
Jack
Reindeer
Love Tinka
Inspiring!
It is a good day at the Den, Anita. This is the first day I see so many great works, noticed?
Thank you for sharing!
Nevine Al seidi
Kudos!
tony:)