An Ocean of Respect

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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I go to a place where sun

dips its beams onto surface

of ocean water, creating ripples

of light, while all around there's an

audible sound of pebbles being stroked

by a gentle ebb and flow, as I'm immersed

in this clear horizon to shine on my perfect day.

 

But now I return to an altogether different spectacle,

as giant breakers toss...striking wave upon wave,

pounding with thunderous force to bounce off

weather battered cliff face, the rocks below

sit like beaten up old men; hunched over,

starved; ready to collapse, while others

stand strong...resilient to thrust of surf,

then – I catch my breath with respect.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

The sense of force when at the cliffs in stormy weather is awesome isn't it? I like the contrast you draw, the sounds of wild waves and lapping calm waves are both lovely - can't be captured in a photo! But you evoke them well here. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

I love the way you alter the length of the lines to make it seem like the waves are coming in and out.

Beautifully done.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I'm glad I could produce a picture in words for you. I agree with you, there's nothing like the wildness of being by the sea, very bracing.

Thank you for reading and commenting.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

many thanks for your comment and for reading.

You know I never realised it looked like the waves going in and out, that was a happy accident.

Thank you for noticing.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

I like the shape of this poem too, it definitely suggests the ebb and the flow. An evocative poem that brings back visits to the shore.  HW

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary,

isn't it great when we can create something without even knowing? That's a lovely word by the way; evocative. I'm so pleased I could conjure up your visit to the shore.

Thank you for telling me and ever grateful for your comment.

Jenny. smiley