Hailey and the Ocean

Inspired by this photo of my granddaughter Hailey, taken by her mother Nicole.

Oh the blue and the line

where sky and water meet!

Look at the white foam

rushing, pounding the shore.

I shall sail on this wind

with these arms

lifted on this blue

promise of life.

over pounding surf

far above the pier

looking back and smiling

'Look! Mom! I'm flying!'

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Mark this is one lovely poem. You took the photograph and painted it in the love you have for Hailey. Inspiration from the heart!

[SHEEMA HUQ]

Written with all the energy and enthusiasm of an eager, confident child, both original an inspiring.

[Archangel Gabriel]

Lovely semi whimsical piece of inspired verse Mark. We poets get the best out of emotion.

[Baby Ricochet]

It is a beautiful picture. Cute poem too.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Such a sweet and beautiful piece. The innocence of a child makes even the ocean and the sky, the shore and the horizon bow their heads in resigned defeat. I love the imagery here, and the last lines really pulled me in. You've brought beauty and emotion to something that will live on forever as a cherished memory.

[redflutterby]

Awww....oh how I love my grand babies!! Aren't they precious..and you wrote this to match the pic so perfectly. Just lovely Mark!! ;-)

[Mark]

Thanks Red! Like someone told me once: If I knew how much fun grandkids would be I'd have had them first! :)

[redflutterby]

Lmao....yeah I agree with that one. But they are worth the wait. And we get to enjoy the karma of watching our kids pull their hair out over their kids. Of course I always say something like "oh...don't me upset they are just little angels" when ever my kids complain. ;-))

[Mark]

hahahaha! I just grin and nod. My kids ask me 'I wasn't that bad was I?' then I laugh.

[redflutterby]

Same here....it does my heart good!! ;-)

[Frieda P]

How utterly delightful, you did the photo well Mark, such a perfect moment captured in a child's life...this one makes my heart smile 'I'm flying!' :-)

[Mark]

Thanks sweetheart. It was an inspiring photo. :)

[Frieda P]

You did it justice and then some, your granddaughter will love this!