I love your poem and hope my interpretation is not way out....
I read in "Catalina" that we set our course in life, which often puts obstacles in our way; however, our resilency and "come back" mentality lets us rethink our goals and keep moving forward, weighing our progress through the mirror of others' reflections.

jude, this poem reflects the meaning of what an aura is, your work is so beautifully brilliant, I'm truly admiring it, the visions touch my heart deeply. mike

Beautiful write!

Chrissy

I think this says alot about humanity at its core.

Brett

Wonderful, everone's been raving about this poem.
The way you get to the last lines is amazing. Oneday I just have to say, bloody awful poem Jude, lol, just for the sake of it, now that would cause a world war 3 lol..

Kinda like a soul mate write, I'd say brilliant, but everyones said it for me.. Top drawer old chap..

Beautiful currents of emotions displayed in the lovely write!.......M

Durn, I thought it was us, like Nero, watching Catalina burn. And then, like Natalie Wood, drunkenly drowning off shore. No, it is a methaphor for life, brilliantly conceived.

Ron

Floating bananas on bamboo rafts gathering for a feast where scattered grains of sand build one collective castle for everyone, the doves and pigeons fly over the Pacific sharing the same air, evolved of new behavior...I see a bit of evolution here, Jude...the thing about small islands is that you can see the problems, probably the value of small islands to the whole world...

Sage

This is deep and inspirational.

We choreograph our moves
Upon the surface of life’s waves
And in the depth of our hearts

This opening just blew me away. Phenominal write, Jude.

~hugs~
Karen

I thought pretty much the same as Kate Burnside regarding this smooth and flowing piece of work, and yet...it does a double-entendre as well...making one's mind attach it to journeys of the closest of relationships. Well done, Jude!

Such a beautiful water ballet you paint for us here, Jude. Such inner and outer harmony and balance; such delicate poise and strength as known to swimmers and dancers alike. Life's aerobic exercise, physically, mentally and spiritually - for which you need good lung capacity! Love both the singular and the "team" implications, where our mutual interaction, encouragement and support helps each to our own unique as well as corporate potential. This is a kind of Olympian write, where the Games are as much a part of and contributory to the overarching metaphysical world as to the physical one. A description of synchronised swimming has never sounded so good or felt so real! Now, if only the whole world would do the Catalina... :)) LOL K xx

Jude,

There's much to the old adage, "it's either swim or sink." Well written my friend.

beautiful write
thanks for sharing
Love and peace
Huda

It's like little children blowing bubbles from the bubble O mix through that tiny little ring on the end of the stick.. They come out in all shapes and sizes, and each one causes a reaction of delight..some last for ages and float off, some pop straight away, in any case they are delightful. As must she be, enjoy her colours.

Love Ch'erie

Good write

Enjoyed this write my friend, it is uplifting and positive, full of hope. Loved the final lines very powerful, lingers on one's thoughts, in a good way...causing the reader to ponder upon their own life. Are we living it to the fullest, are giving one hundred percent, or are we just sitting back and allowing it to pass us by! Enjoyed this much!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

was just thinking of Catalina the other day when I heard about a brush fire there....the last two lines reminded me of that Police song "Every breath you take"

Hopefully applauding, for each bubble of life is precious, as is this poem that unites the spirits of all who love life.

Eileen

and with a union like that how could you lose
loved the flow of reality done smoothly
beautiful lines and visions

A positve uplifting write Jude. Enjoyed. I love the ending...
"Watching every breath we make
Applauding every bubble we create"

Edwin

It is always good to set standards for ourselves concerning quality and content. If one is serious about what they do, artistically, there should never be any compromise to the individual vision. Dai makes some good points below.

Your writing always cleans my synapses Robert. A beautiful, almost eloquent poem.

Light and Wisdom ...

i saw this coming Robert, you choreographed the move, great poem to ponder

good poetry has a tendency to connect with each reader in a personal way.
This work of yours beginning with the title, reminded me of a special weekend spend on Catalina Is. with my wife, when we first got together...the blending of two lives into one...two outlines to make a complete manuscript.
This piece of yours my friend...based on my connection and what I see below...is good poetry.

So true this poem is almost a game plan for the game of life...Jude you do these sooo well.

Fee

Very well said Jude!!

Love Tinka

Extremely well representation of love's journey. - HB

Jude, mankind tends to live the life they have chosen & not a life someone else tries to create...most are committed to goals, rules, religion and morals that they have chosen. Sometimes we get caught up in our own single essences to forget what we want to accomplish. I liked this a lot!

You have crafted a well written poem. Creating unison is not only a writers skill, but a life skill as well. Thanks for the good work.

Dan

Jude, this poem really caught my eye. Minds and bodies swimming as a single essence. Committed in achieving goals, the end say it so well the worth of it all. Every bubble we create. Sounds like a beautiful relationship.

Joined at deeper levels than the obvious. Swimming together in mystic waters. So beautiful Jude and these lines are a portrait of what love is and does...

"Assisting each delicate stroke
Supporting every awkward effort"

A most interesting piece, Jude - and I applaud your thought bubble here.

touching write - of trust, and love, intimate and social...so it should be....so simple....your word thoughts are simple and beautiful, and before i get complicated, i'm going to press the post button :D - cheers Jude, Nicky x:o)

You are endowed with a beautiful heart and a rich mind interacting marvelously within the set up of human integrity. Love your insight and soul-touching poetry

Jude,

Breathtakingly romantic, beautifully imaged, refreshingly written: damn. Now why can't I write like this?

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

Excellant pen, full of imagery.

Wonderful write, Jude; very well done! Love that opening line. WOW!

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

Beautifully written outline for life. Well done, poet.

George

Writing like an architect of dreams, building them smile by smile cemented with tears, some of joy, some of sadness, but bubbling with life.
Georg

"A good poet is an excellent pilosopher." You've proven this addage in telling fashion. So far, I've found three new paths on which to walk... all from this one fine poem of yours. Excellent work, here!
- Bill

Title aside, the theme of this poem is resonates with that side of us that is aware of our need to constantly strive. This action while driven largely by self motivation, is also dependant on others sharing the same pool to dare us push our limits. However, sometimes this mutual encouragement is hindered by intrusive spirits of jealousness, misguided competitiveness, apathy even neglect.
The last coupling is the wine we seek to sip from daily.

Regards
Daibhidh

It is as though both have released themselves from their skin and the molecules of their beings have interminged and created a new entity that emerges and flows like tidewaters in a graceful ballet. This is smooth and warm, Jude and a wonderful pen. Another of yours to add to my library.
Take care,
Sherry

liked this one a lot. Catalina is an island, a beach, too, isn't it? i suppose u refer to one of those. it's great how u intermingled all the water, waves, current, drifting, bubble, etc. using such different words.

A very sincere and heartfelt write. Pushing apart, yet coming together, enjoyed.

Be safe,
Karen

Awell penned piece Robert
Deeply expressed
Peace

William

Outstanding Jude...you never let us down, you express emotion and reality with a strong depth of expression through your poetry...

very nice work.....


Art Sun...

We definitely write our own scripts, Robert.
Sad to see the waste of lives and opportunity, as scripts play out, too.
An introspective work, and well done.
You are the master.

Elizabeth

Bubbles and poetry, I do every time applaud you, sir Robert...Ed & Rufuz

Loved these lines:
At times, we begin to drown
In our separate sea of dreams
I fopund this write to be lovely

A most positive write....

Much is said in this poem. Our world could learn something about syncopating our minds and bodies. Good write.

this poem creates such a space for peaceful coexistence and more. I find it very beautiful, Jude, and full of a gentle, certain hope. Dawn