of my presence here today
on this beautiful September day.
I walk along the beach so sure,
leaving my footprints as a cure;
for mindless thoughts of love gone by
I am thinking that I should try;
to be more aware of the earth's healing power;
and pray for guidance at this hour.
I catch a glimpse of waves washing ashore;
leaving nothing ever more.
It takes two waves to clear the prints,
and at that moment I get a glimpse,
of how easily they can be erased
By the waves that have just chased;
All remnants of each step I took,
It has happened in one quick look.
Footprints are a step in time,
And I know that they were mine.
Author's Notes: It was an intriguing sight today, to see my footprints washing away. They faded as the waves washed ashore, and I was inspired to write this poem.
Ahhhh the beach moves us all!
What a treasure you have written, familiar feelings!!
Welcome to the den Amber!
Glad I gravitated to YOU, and STARTEd Tracking/Following YOU! too...
ALWAYS! STay POsitive, as a healing takes place within!
WArmly WArrior Spirit Lady Sheeeoox
-Namaste-
When you have a chance, stop by corner of the den, and I hope I touch your heart also ~~~
Hi Amber,
Welcome to AD and I am happy to have found your work. As someone who lives near the Gulf Coast, I can attest to the surreal nature of the ocean and the beach. At times, seeing footprints fading away can bring a sense of loss, representative of time passing quickly, but then again, we grow stronger with each passing moment. Maybe witnessing a scene like this is a gift.
Thank you for this inspired and insightful poem.
Jill
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on June 6, 2007
Written much the same, though mine was in the days I could easily see my son, till she got boyfriend, and ran off.... The feeling is similar...
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What a treasure you have written, familiar feelings!!
Welcome to the den Amber!
Glad I gravitated to YOU, and STARTEd Tracking/Following YOU! too...
ALWAYS! STay POsitive, as a healing takes place within!
WArmly WArrior Spirit Lady Sheeeoox
-Namaste-
When you have a chance, stop by corner of the den, and I hope I touch your heart also ~~~
Welcome to AD and I am happy to have found your work. As someone who lives near the Gulf Coast, I can attest to the surreal nature of the ocean and the beach. At times, seeing footprints fading away can bring a sense of loss, representative of time passing quickly, but then again, we grow stronger with each passing moment. Maybe witnessing a scene like this is a gift.
Thank you for this inspired and insightful poem.
Jill