Can you live here with me
on Land's outermost edge?
Can you live where the wind drives
the scenery east
then west
then back again?
Can you walk for miles on sand
and chase the horizon unquestioningly?
I will paint a landscape
so you will know
always
where the dunes were
upon your arrival.
I will steam clams in a big pot
and feed them to you, wipe the butter from your chin.
I will pick only pinecones from the beach
(leaving the shells for tourists)
and fashion a wreath to trap your chi.
I will sing a Mermaid's song off-key
for your amusement and soothe
your temples with sea salt,
pillow your head on my lap, but first
answer this:
Can you live
here
with me
on Land's outermost edge?
Ooooo P.Gomes this one haunts and mesmerizes...the encompassing BIG question, the imagery and all those verses...definitely splendid work!
((((Hugs))))
~Nikki~
Reviewed by Mike Ill (Reader)
Reviewed on October 12, 2003
i can feel something dark, but i can't see it. maybe it's the picture... great words though.
Guru,
You have to read this one out-loud!!
"I will pick only pinecones from the beach
(leaving the shells for tourists)
and fashion a wreath to trap your chi."
I LOVE that!! But this is my favorite, favorite line...
"Can you live here with me
on Land's outermost edge?"
Now...that is THE question!!!
I am liking this side of you A LOT! <smiles>
This is extraordinary speaking of what the pangs of love will do out of the ordinary while keeping the patterns of romance constantly changing and representing themselves in new forms.
Amor
Reviewed by L M (Reader)
Reviewed on September 30, 2003
Your poetry is always so facinating Pat.
"Can you walk for miles on sand
and chase the horizon unquestioningly? "
LM
Pat, your poem is awesome. We live, breathe and walk the edge each morning we awaken. Most sirens would feed grapes and a sweet song but you offer clams dipped in butter and an off-key song. Your options suit me better. Very well written.
Superb poetry! I'm lost in this one Pat! Such exquisite imagery! Takes me to a place where we spent summer by the ocean and dug piss clams for my mom to steam;-)!Thanx
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~Nikki~
~Jackie~
Adam
You have to read this one out-loud!!
"I will pick only pinecones from the beach
(leaving the shells for tourists)
and fashion a wreath to trap your chi."
I LOVE that!! But this is my favorite, favorite line...
"Can you live here with me
on Land's outermost edge?"
Now...that is THE question!!!
I am liking this side of you A LOT! <smiles>
Love You,
Maria
xoxoxoxo
Amor
"Can you walk for miles on sand
and chase the horizon unquestioningly? "
LM
"I will steam clams in a big pot
and feed them to you, wipe the butter from your chin."
Taylor
~Chrissie
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