Photo by me - Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada. "Poem" is translated from my French version.
Near The Sea I Breathe
Oh to be by the tranquil sea untouched by the soiled hands of humanity
To rest upon the golden dunes
To watch the sea and sky unite white birds green sea grey sky glimpses of sun emerald grass golden sand
To smell the scent of salty sea
To feel the cool clean touch of carefree wind and drops of spray from spotless sea
To taste the air of salty sea
To hear the plaintive cries of birds that come and go and come again the song and sigh of wild yet gentle wind through grassy dunes the soothing rhythmic roar of waves upon the beach the serene song of the deep
To sleep in peace until the gentle sea nudges my face with cool and liquid touch and wakens me
THIS CO-JOINING OF SOUL AND NATURE IS SIMPLY AWESOME...WONDERFUL WORK, REGIS! THIS GOES INTO MY VAULT. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS, AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
This describes beautifully how I feel when I go to the east coast. I was almost raised between Maine and Florida........the smell of the salt air is habit forming!!!
The scenes in this poem I've experienced, the dunes , the birds, the salt smell. I like the fact you go back to the dunes, cause it's always nice to go back and be at the ocean.
Reviewed by Deborah Munson (Reader)
Reviewed on March 29, 2008
This is what I will dream of tonight. Every word burned in memory to take me to a place of escape and tranquility. Thanks, Deborah
Reviewed by Patricia Bankhead (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2007
I loved it! I haven't been to the beach in awhile and this poem took me there. Everytime I go to the beach I can't wait until everyone is asleep so I can have some quiet time listening to peaceful sound of the sea. Well I got a piece of it tonight through this beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing. God bless you, PB.
Oooooh, how soothing, Regis......and the powerful photograph you took; it makes me want to run straightaway into that cool, blue refreshing depth, and let all my cares be wafted away with each wave. How do you do it! Thank you for bringing the serenity and healing of the sea, into my heart, Regis...love, rhonda
This is a beautiful, thoughtful poem that pulls you immediately into that sand sea sky unique place so many of us have close to our hearts and as our best retreat.
Nothing like earth's beautiful seas. Love the photo and especially the 3 tiny sails glowing at sea as if kissed by moonbeams --interesting contrast and very symbolic.
Reviewed by Lisa Koosis (Reader)
Reviewed on October 18, 2005
A sentiment that I can echo wholeheartedly. You do a wonderful job of creating atmosphere -- I noticed that reading your story and it's been reaffirmed here. For me, this poem just radiated peace.
Thank you for sharing. I needed this in my morning.
Yet again, the beauty of your words draws me right in.
So descriptive, emotional, and feeling all at once.The photo is gorgous as well. Nice job, making me ever so homesick! LOL!
Aphrodite smiles upon you for your gift!
Many Blessings to you and yours~Shell
Reviewed by Tracey O' (Reader)
Reviewed on October 8, 2005
Oh Reg This is Beautiful What a wonderful place to be You really captured so elequently all the beauties of the sea. Gorgeous!
I'd like to see this written in French though You should post both when you translate them for us one language speaking people. French is so flowing and so romantic this poem has got to be more beautiful and captivating in the ever so romantic soft French accent and words.
Je T'aime Mon Ami
Tracey 42 xoox (c :)
wonderful nature poetry- ultimately i believe our mind can only come to a happy and peaceful rest in unison with nature, and you have it expressed so nicely. All the best, your friend F.
I love the sea and this is one of those kind of photos with the poetry beside me, that I could fall into a beautiful sleep to. The name my daughter gave me is Tide Dancer. Reg, this is beautiful my Dear Friend.
A picture of perfect beauty, just like the photo though, reading your poem, I'm seeing my own landscape, my own sea and my own longing, water, however, of the same essence.
Reviewed by April Smith (Reader)
Reviewed on September 19, 2005
Regis, you have completely captured all of the senses I feel/smell/taste/see when I'm by the sea! I really enjoyed this one! Thanks for sharing, April
Reminds me of a painting of Spanish children running along the beach. two sisters in gauzy dresses. One is immodestly holding her dress up. She's about 4. Her sister is 9 or 10 and shielding her eyes from the sun. Connie
The sea is both mother and mistress, an inspiration and an exhalation. She quenches the thirst that she creates. Water just IS the most amazing thing and are we surprised that the earth is 2/3 of it and that we are composed ourselves of a very high percentage of it... yet, who would know? She is all invasive and yet elusive. A beautiful tribute, Regis, and, like Chanti, I would love to see and hear you read the French - seems fitting somehow. TY kATE XX
Hi Regis!
This is lovely in English and I can only imagine how wonderful it would sound in French. You should post the French version here as well. Your longing for the sea is tangibly felt and I loved how you employed all of the senses in your descriptions of it.
I've been a rather absent member of this group but it's good to be reading your work again.
~Chanti~
Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on September 18, 2005
Wow, wish I was there, as gorgeous as the descriptions in your poem. I bet this is beautiful in french- I would translate back if I had the time! Great work:)
I love the beach and sea also Regis, you certainly reminded me of this love in your great poem
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on September 18, 2005
I know what you mean..I live 5 mins from the beach..(perched upon a hill..overlooking a bay)...there's nothing like the sea..nothing!!!
Love this Regis..
To live and die at the seas edge,
Is my life long most fervent pledge,
My life born at the sea I do allege,
Let me die at the continental shelf,
My lifeless body to fall from the ledge...Ed (somthing I never posted...but thought you might find of interest...)
Vivid and rhythmic as the sea! Thank you for carrying me across. I can feel the sand between my toes and see the shrimp boats on
the horizon. S A I L O N !! 'Pea' <3
Bravo Regis
a fantastic sea write
I enjoy sea poetry
I used to live closer to the sea
now my seas are swapms
but I cry not my eyes out
my sea is only an hour away.
and my poetry is just waiting for me there
She is like a whore, man can't get enough
I love the sea Regis and this is a fine sea poem. I took the "untouched by human hands" to be metaphorical as it was human hands that laid the effluent pipes from cities, refineries etc.
Just thought I would score a political point for the greens while I was here :-)
cheers
Ian
Oh gracious, this is so relaxing that I'm ready to hop in the car and go nap on the beach! Beautiful write. Love, Michelle
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on September 17, 2005
This makes me wanna nip down to beach now. The smell the sound and the fishermen coming back with their nightly catch.
Such graceful and delightful images.
I can feel the breezeeeeeeeeee Regi- Awesome Picture taking my friend- along with an Awesome reflective Poem from your heart and Soul! WArmly,Sheee ~The seas speaks volumesssssssss~ I love to listen clearly-
Beautifully penned, Regis, right there with you!
Peace,
Carolyn
Reviewed by Seth Mullins (Reader)
Reviewed on September 16, 2005
Very beautiful. I spent ten years of my youth three houses away from the Atlantic Ocean. I always went to the beach when I wanted to contemplate life...this poem really brought me back.
I could feel a peace come over me as I read your words, recalling the times I slept on my father's boat as the sea rocked me in her tender embrace. Wonderful visuals and an exceptional write.
Take care,
Sherry
Such a wonderful refreshing poem
I can feel the breeze touching my face from your magical sea
To sleep
in peace until the gentle sea
nudges my face with cool and liquid touch
and wakens me
But am afraid when I am awake
I could be dreaming
love and peace
Huda
I love this Regis, it takes me to my favorite place! To capture the mood of the sea is a blessing bar none, and you have done so! Splendid poem! Love the photo too!
You have captured the very essence of the sea in your depictive words...all of the senses are engaged and stimulated! You, my dear friend, have me reliving my cruise...sigh. I'm ready to go again. Too bad I can't afford it. LOL Oh, well...I'm definately saving this one to read again and again...thank you. Excellent write! One of your best.
Oh British Columbia! Such beautiful country. I fell in love with it at first sight. You brought back the taste and smell and sounds of the sea so vividly in this blissful write. Ty, Regis...Lin
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on September 16, 2005
Some refreshing thoughts here Regis..
Your a great, fine, up standing, poet,
should I go on?
Peace & Lurve
A finely crafted ode celebrating communion between the sea and one's grafeful soul. Reading NEAR THE SEA I BREATHE places the reader on the shore and fills one's senses with a poetry of serenity.
this poem transported me back to the Lido de jesolo near venice and to Portstewart Strand in Northern Ireland. I think it's the best of all environments living by the sea. Well done, regis!
what timing you have. just last night I was thinking of the sea... any sea, any ocean. I am a different person when I am near it, a richer, wholer, fuller me, but it seems we only get there every three or four years if that... a lovely reminder that it's all worth it to do so. Dawn
One would have to have been to the ocean to have written this passionately about it. I have never been to the ocean, so thanks Regis, for letting me live vicariously through "Near The Sea I Breathe." Your picture is beautiful! The hues of blue speak of the richness of life and the sailboats float on the swells of tranquility. Thanks for such a beautiful, peaceful poetry.
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Jane
Janet
Thank you for sharing. I needed this in my morning.
Lisa
So descriptive, emotional, and feeling all at once.The photo is gorgous as well. Nice job, making me ever so homesick! LOL!
Aphrodite smiles upon you for your gift!
Many Blessings to you and yours~Shell
I'd like to see this written in French though You should post both when you translate them for us one language speaking people. French is so flowing and so romantic this poem has got to be more beautiful and captivating in the ever so romantic soft French accent and words.
Je T'aime Mon Ami
Tracey 42 xoox (c :)
Safi
Love & Peace, Janny xoxoxo
God bless, Regis!
Sandie.
Monette
P.S. And thanks for the review of-I am a Leaf!
This is lovely in English and I can only imagine how wonderful it would sound in French. You should post the French version here as well. Your longing for the sea is tangibly felt and I loved how you employed all of the senses in your descriptions of it.
I've been a rather absent member of this group but it's good to be reading your work again.
~Chanti~
Love this Regis..
Vesna*
Abdi-Noor
You've outdone yourself this time. This is lovely.
This one took me to the ocean. A wonderful place to be. Thank you.
Bonnie
:)Sandy
Reindeer
Is my life long most fervent pledge,
My life born at the sea I do allege,
Let me die at the continental shelf,
My lifeless body to fall from the ledge...Ed (somthing I never posted...but thought you might find of interest...)
the horizon. S A I L O N !! 'Pea' <3
a fantastic sea write
I enjoy sea poetry
I used to live closer to the sea
now my seas are swapms
but I cry not my eyes out
my sea is only an hour away.
and my poetry is just waiting for me there
She is like a whore, man can't get enough
William .....peace
(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami, karen lynn in texas. :D *grins* (how do you say "from texas" in French? I Can't remember! LOL)
Just thought I would score a political point for the greens while I was here :-)
cheers
Ian
Such graceful and delightful images.
Splendid work
Peace and happiness
Peace,
Carolyn
peace and love, Carole
Take care,
Sherry
very picturesque and discriptive...
i can see and feel and hear...
thanks
ann
Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
Felix
I can feel the breeze touching my face from your magical sea
To sleep
in peace until the gentle sea
nudges my face with cool and liquid touch
and wakens me
But am afraid when I am awake
I could be dreaming
love and peace
Huda
Eileen
TRASK
You have captured the very essence of the sea in your depictive words...all of the senses are engaged and stimulated! You, my dear friend, have me reliving my cruise...sigh. I'm ready to go again. Too bad I can't afford it. LOL Oh, well...I'm definately saving this one to read again and again...thank you. Excellent write! One of your best.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
Your a great, fine, up standing, poet,
should I go on?
Peace & Lurve
Your powers of description are second to none. Very powerful yet soothing.
Sage
Carmen :-)
Love TinkaS