-- No Man Is an Island --

John Herlihy

No man is an island,

But an island I still be.

Harsh winds I withstand,

The ocean surrounds me.

At night a quiet recluse,

Awash in moonlight glow.

Psalms at midnight profuse,

The stars my emotions know.

Whenever I may feel lonely,

Waves with breath of soul.

Offer counsel for me only,

Alone, but feeling whole.

The waves of the ocean,

Will show me the way.

Their rumble a love potion,

Moonlight silence holds sway.

The island harbors a hidden way,

Thru waters to a safe haven.

That leads into a secluded bay,

The night as sleek as a raven.

I think of you on a far shore,

In memory, no longer alone.

Love that I never knew before,

Clear, smooth as precious stone.

A solitary island no longer,

In the fold of memory’s embrace.

As I sit there alone and ponder,

The sweet emergence of your face.

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Copyright © John Herlihy

Saturday 31 July 2021