When one realizes their oneness with nature, remnants are meditation for thinking back one's steps and then progressing forward, putting one foot in front of the other and either moving on or reclaiming what they abandoned. Remnants for me are sincere reflection that I have known I have once been "there." Remnants are EXPERIENCE, Peter!

Sage

What an exquisite rendering of innermost musings!!!
I am glad you left a comment on my page, Peter, so that I could discover another poet of strength...on Authors Den.
Thank you for visiting my pages.

Unparalled wisdom painted in such stunning imagery, love that pic.

Paul;-)

Peter I feel like I walkied in the garden of Eden while the Lord told a parable!This is outstanding! Thank you for another keeper
par excellence!

Love,
Eileen

During my studies of several Hebrew texts I learned that the date of a man's birth is of lesser importance than the day of his death. Why? Because when a man is born his life story, is yet to be known. His legacy of existence is not yet written on this now earth.

Futher analysis of this idea uncovered a much different evaluation of a man's life.

The day of his death. For only then it is recorded to us the true legacy of the man. His accomplishments within himself, within humanity, for humanity; his wisdoms of equality and his ability to improve the lives of others through gentle acts of kindness, improving the atmospheres around him with compassion and understanding.

Your verse captures those qualities of thought very well.

Wonderful and clear images and emotions, here. I hope this is a long ago love lost, and not a new one.

Janet

Wonderful talent Peter..Simply beautiful, my friend...

love joanne

The picture is so beautiful and your words are wonderful!
Birgit and Roger

Love the weaving of nature's wisdom in parallel to life experience. She is our finest teacher. Powerful imagery and introspection, Peter...Lin

Peter,

That pic is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! And so is this write. Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Peter,

Excellent write, and beautiful photo! BRAVO!! Very well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

This is a gem that unfolds to address nearly every one of the inner emotions we all face in our lives. As vast as the sea, is our pool of emotions and you have used the landscape to not only embellish and tempt the senses but as a coordinate to our inner thoughts and fears. Excellent write, Peter.

Take care,

Sherry

I'm awed by this poem. It's a eyeful of nature along a peaceful/solitude-seeking beach walk and it's a closeup look at the pangs of lost love. I really admire your passion for living and your respect for the past .
Susan

Man, you have just captured about all the sentiments and fear and loating possible within the confines of this little poem. Using the landscape and those that thrive on it, you gave us metaphors galore. Fabulous job! One thing you are one hundred percent right about is saving the core of you for yourself, never, ever give that away to anyone or anything.

It's marvelous how you intertwine nature with your deepest thoughts, Peter. And I love the picture, and the quote.

Love the beach, the Poem and the Pic. Great way to start my day.

Oh my....OH MY love this one....been there done that,,,a keeper thank you!!

Love Tinka