Secrets in code at the edge of the sand
Dreams dragged deep by riptides
Shark approaches stealthily; dolphin leaps
Ocean accepts and moves, waves shape the shore.
Dreams dragged deep by riptides
Each island holds a mountain, summit show.
Ocean accepts and moves, waves shape the shore.
Island hides in time beneath the tide.
Each island holds a mountain, summit show.
Moon and stars rise along the road.
Island hides in time beneath the tide.
Moon stretches earth's vast liquidity.
Moon and stars rise along the road.
Heartstrings plucked, shimmer tune.
Moon stretches earth's vast liquidity
Big Dipper tips into small leading star.
Heartstrings plucked, shimmer tune.
Shark approaches stealthily; dolphin leaps.
Big Dipper tips into small leading star.
Secrets in code at the edge of the sand .
I apologize to purists and sensitive writers for this poem's imperfect rhythm and rhyme scheme. It is a work-in-progress (aren't they all)! When I wrote the first version of this poem, I was on vacation in St. Augustine, Florida. I had recently learned the pantoum form, and I was deeply reflecting on these ocean images. The first version also expressed quite a bit of confusion and darkness, which I didn't feel today, so I adapted this poem to reflect (I hope!) a more positive spirit. I'm interested to hear comments....
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