Come stand close and follow me,
To where shells and sand
Embrace sunkissed seas.
Our hands touch where those two meet,
As the tides ebb and flow
Across the glittering beach.
Into the water, if you dare follow me
Ripples of light over skin,
And shells cold under feet.
Calm and quiet wait in the sea
Along the sandy floor
Move into the deep.
Surf overhead now farther away,
Drift below the coral reefs—
And stay forever beneath the waves.
© 2012, Elizabeth Cook
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Beautiful! That eternity under the sea sounds appealing.
Thank you! I guess she would catch you, then 🙂
Probably 🙂
Beautiful poem, Elizabeth. You have such a refined style. A real treat. always love it when you post! 🙂 Eric
Thank you very much, a “refined style” sounds really nice! Sadly I will probably stop posting for a while following this Friday. WordPress is just too tempting during exam time 😦
Please come back soon! 🙂
I’ll do my best, the 17th marks the end of my trials for this semester. I’ll regret not reading and writing thanks to WordPress, but I’d probably regret falling grades even more, haha
I’ll do my best, the 17th marks the end of my trials for this semester. I’ll regret not reading and writing thanks to WordPress, but I’d probably regret falling grades even more, haha
it is fine but if you are interested mail me. at gurkski @gmail.com.
cheers serge
It is fine? I’ll be sending you a “Hello” email then 🙂
Lily
Haha must have sounded funny. i wanted to make a comment just entre nous. only a technical thing. but i just read Eric above: refined matches it perfectly well. cheers serge
I see! Well I’ll send you an email when our university server is working again – I dread to know exactly how much they paid for it, because it was definitely too much 😦
Have lived near the sea, but was never tempted by a siren such as this.
Nicely done.
Paul
Oh, where did you live? My mother has always wanted to live near the ocean.
And thank you!
Lily
Lived on gulf coast Florida near Sarasota for 8yrs and loved it. Would still be there if not for grandkids. Loved the white sand beaches, gorgeous sunsets, warm sunny days, clear cloudless nights with the moon on the water….., I could go on forever !
Paul
That sounds amazing. I stayed on a beach in North Carolina for a week this summer, my first time in the US, and my first time swimming in the ocean – I bet Florida is nicer though, I really want to see it someday!
Lily
Lily, if you liked North Carolina, you’d love Gulf Coast Florida, especially around Sarasota. The water is warm, clear and blue, with white sand beaches and an easy lifestyle. Lots to see/do like the Ringling Museum of Art, the beach symphony, the beach, opera, and did I mention the beach! This along with wonderful resturants, clubs, and nightlife. Where do you live?
Paul
I’ll remember that, Sarasota 🙂 And one day hopefully I’ll be there for a while to enjoy the sightseeing… and the beach! I go between Ottawa and Kingston, and depending on your list Ottawa is around the 4th or 7th coldest capital in the world
Lily
Excellent…. 😀
Thank you! I really appreciate you visiting so often
beautiful! thanks for sharing 😀
Thank you for reading and commenting!
Simply lovely.
Thank you very much!
You’re thoughts are gentle and very welcoming. Your gifts have brought us hope. 🙂
Thank for the wonderful compliment! I’m glad to have done that
You’re so welcome. 🙂
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