Great write.

You have shared the beauty and intensity of the experience most effectively via your verses, Gene. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

so beautiful Gene
and also beats upon tear drops...
This most lovely sand castle
Love & Inspirations
Vickie

It's all dreams for us these days--dreams and memories--but these will keep us going, that and the sound/sight of surf. Must get to the sea -- it's becoming imperative -- and your poems, as always, an inspirational image!

captures the beauty of the moment with eloquence and perspective ...

Absolutely stunning poetry, Gene! It amazes me sometimes how much extraordinary talent there is in Author's Den!!!! I wish the whole world could read this poem...it's truly amazing! I'm keeping it to read again and again....

Anna

This is b e y o n d . w o n d e r f u l.

Takes your breath away !!!

Always, and Then,

Phyllis
xxxxxxOxxxxxx

Oh my! What depth and mystery in your ordered words! Every line carries with it tantalizing emotion.

Peace,
Dayvid

Only true love can do this: mix the unassailable tenderness of Shakespearean "holy fire (of) love" with the banishment of all hindrances - and THEN to risk also the "falling on the face" knowing that, notwithstanding, there will still be the fairytale castle for the Prince and Princess of Shared Heart to shelter in. No wonder night falls with a reverential whisper. And doubtless the lapping waves also sigh a contented "Aaaaaaaahhhhhhh!" A beautiful capture that enshrines the healing honesty, openness and "nothing mattering" of the "real thing". xx

Your pen still drips with enchanting words, Gene...especially love this one!
Peace and love, Carole~

Your skill simmers marvelously in this Gene. To me you paint a challenged character who still has hope, and dreams of the days that passion inundated his life like energizing waves. Peace to you ... r

The strength and sincerity of your pen soar on the gossamer wings of the gulls. And right they do too. Hugs, J'nia

Oh my..this is breath taking sweet Gene sure glad to see you writing I have missed you very much sweet man..stay safe and well..Hugss,much love to you...

HEAVENLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! 'The pain he harbors takes flight with the gulls'---BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Gene, this is so beautiful...on the surface, this seems like easy, day to day poetry...but there is so much that lies beneath. The power of the mind ...of thoughts...truly beautiful works.

You're so wonderfully professional and talented with your pen. Such a light yet powerful piece in every respect. Poetry at its very best.

Pure gold....

Cheers,
Dan

"soon cooled by the distance of time," is wonderful!

I enjoy seeing you writing, Gene...when you don't I miss it...Ed

Gene, your creative talent and wonderful soaring imagination succumbed to the "call of the surf". And those irrepressible galls, what a marvelous elixir they are. Now gather the essence of the salt air with deep breath and create another beautiful poem for us. May peace love and joy be always with you my dear friend. Jon Michael

Now Gene, me thinks you have been healed by the love of a mermaid..I can see purple all around her, she is indeed your sexual fantasy brought to you for healing your pain and loneliness..

I love this poem, it really gave me quite amazing imagery and inspirational messages...

Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Simply beautiful, Gene. I so love "he trips over his shadow, they seek shelter of a sand castle..."

The world of our mind transcends the world of our body and our mind is as limitless as our imagination allows. We all should let the gulls fly our pain away. Sending love, Gina

Wonderful, fabulous, I loved it!!!
Blessings,
Christine

Nicely done, Gene.

Gossamer fantasy, your touch is exquisite, Gene.

John

Enchanting Gene, we need to listen to the call of nature..beautiful work~
Love and Blessings,
Christine

love the opening 2 lines and the follow up, nice gene

Great imagery, a metaphoric beauty.

George