I Dreamt of a Purple Ocean

I Dreamt of a Purple Ocean

 

Still as could be,

Purple as far as the eye could see.

Transparent, it mirrored my reflection,

And I saw my imperfections.

 

I sat on the shore and pondered

The purple wonder.

Why was it purple… why so still?

Did it not have a will?

 

Began I, to think on my life,

And how much I’ve survived.

My thoughts deepened

As I looked into the purple ocean.

 

How tranquil the scene before me,

How incredibly deep.

The ocean’s span

As innumerable as the sand.

 

Suddenly, it seemed to come alive,

It began to move, and waves tossed high.

As if a mighty storm pierced it from within,

I felt the ferocity of the purple ocean.

 

Just as suddenly, I woke,

Finding myself with renewed hope.

As the day I went about,

My head was in the clouds.

 

The reflection I had seen

Was not my imperfections, but my dreams.

The color grabbed my attention to a powerful message sent…

As I dreamt of a purple ocean.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

June 5, 2021

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Purple Melinda is my favourite colour. Your purple ocean was a wonderful dream. I wish for you Melinda that every dream you have is an uplifting hopeful one. Good to read you again.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful flow of thoughts dear Melinda.
"The reflection I had seen
Was not my imperfections, but my dreams.
The color grabbed my attention to a powerful message sent…
As I dreamt of a purple ocean"
I adored the above lines and thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Savanna Robbins]

Wow, a hauntingly beautiful poem! Always love your work

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading and leaving your much appreciated review.