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Footprints (in the sand)
Ebb and flow
quick then
slow
breakers foaming
crashing, rumbling
sliding smoothly
up the beach
where I stand
just out of
reach
pebbles and shells
scattered on soft
yellow sand
here on this
island
where I grew up
lived and worked
and yes
partied too
enjoyed my youth
memories made
treasured
and now I'm here
gazing out to
sea
feeling the warmth
between
my toes
thinking about
my life
how it has been
so far
where I am and
where I might
end up
years from now
i am not sad
I have been
lucky
my life has been
blessed
If I have one
sorrow
It is that the tide
will erase my
footprints
by
tomorrow
quick then
slow
breakers foaming
crashing, rumbling
sliding smoothly
up the beach
where I stand
just out of
reach
pebbles and shells
scattered on soft
yellow sand
here on this
island
where I grew up
lived and worked
and yes
partied too
enjoyed my youth
memories made
treasured
and now I'm here
gazing out to
sea
feeling the warmth
between
my toes
thinking about
my life
how it has been
so far
where I am and
where I might
end up
years from now
i am not sad
I have been
lucky
my life has been
blessed
If I have one
sorrow
It is that the tide
will erase my
footprints
by
tomorrow
Published 19th Jan 2019
| Edited 23rd Jan 2019
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19th Jan 2019 1:21pm
Wonderful flowing write ... crisp sweet line breaks ... perfect cadence ... luscious plump words ... rich with imagery ... then ... the killing drawn out closing ...
20th Jan 2019 11:41am
19th Jan 2019 2:27pm
LilDragonfly said it best!👆
I agree a wonderfully written piece
Such depth and awesome message👏
I agree a wonderfully written piece
Such depth and awesome message👏
20th Jan 2019 11:42am
21st Jan 2019 4:20pm
This was so beautiful and written beautifully....I live near the ocean and your poem makes me love living near it. xo
21st Jan 2019 4:26pm
Thank you so much. I used to live on the beach and walked there every day. I really miss the spiritual connection with nature now I can't be there as often.
23rd Jan 2019 4:32pm
A nostalgic trip to a special place in your life. A beautiful poem, with gorgeous imagery! Great job, Dr!
24th Jan 2019 1:38pm
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- Edited 22nd Feb 2020 6:45am
23rd Feb 2019 2:12pm
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