The salt of you

fire & water don't mix,
but nonetheless, this is smoky, torchy.
real nice...

Thanks for the kindness. New here and finding feet, as well as finding inspiration aplenty through others here.
- Alba

But it does produce steam.

I love the surrendering nature of this to the tide. Tempest tossed.

As an aside, The Rhyme of the Ancient Martiner is a favorite classic and the Albatross a favorite bird, so score on the name.

Tempest tossed indeed! Thanks for stopping by with such kind words to keep this bird flying.

A truly great Coleridge poem that one is, never get sick of going back to revisit it and the beauty of the bird which sits within it......

- Alba

Thanks for stopping by Gabriel, nice to be here!

Somehow this is simultaneously gentle and intense.  Nice write!

Welcome!

Grateful to see that it invoked was felt when it was written....

I look forward to more of your words - welcome to DU Albatross

Maybe I took that too literally....the new poem may be a little long!
-Alba

nice!!! I will keep an eye on your writing for sure....welcome to the DU

Thanks for the add!!

Beautifully submissive, you really capture the need to be close to the waves and the want to remain aloof. Lovely write.

Such kind words AEmelia, glad it struck you and so nice to see you swinging by!
- Alba

This was nice red it about from times it got deeper every time I red it

Distorted Lust a pleasure to see you spend the time washing over these words, thanks for the add. Looking forward to reading more from you!
- Alba x

This invokes the peaceful and healing essence of the seashore for me. I really loved as soon as I saw it.

I always find the ocean so rhythmically soothing.....Thank you for your kind words.
- Alba