The Boundless Sea

Words...  Words...  Words...  What are mere symbols and shapes on paper to describe the shattering apparitions I have seen and the stinging sensations that have pierced my life’s shackled shadow?  Yet even as I weigh and measure these coarse characters on this page, pallid cold clouds swift over my remembrance. 

 

Pounding waves carry my intentions to sleep and baleful, thundering storms still wake me in the depths of the night while the echoes of the vanishing angel’s voice whisper on.  My mind now fills with the restless, boundless sea. 

 

Reefs of jagged, black rock rise like lone pillars.  Trying to crawl from underneath the swelling sea, they are ever forced adown under the relentless onslaught of the pounding green waves; deep green waves that rise up like arched wings, then fall and shatter upon themselves in foamy ruins.  Thus is my life, ever surrendered to the shifting waters. 

Author's Note

“O mar com fim será grego ou romano: O mar sem fim é português” – Fernando Pessoa

Reviews

[Beccy]

Beautifully wrought and very atmospheric poetry Craig. We can only ever surrender to those shifting waters of the ebb and flow of life.

Very much enjoyed. Beccy.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, Beccy... Yes... sometimes the waters overwhelm us.. and sometimes they carry us home...

[marcus]

Beautiful piece, I really enjoyed it!

[An owl on the moon]

It is so good to have you by, marcus! Thank you for your kindness... May the week shine for you.

[~]

oh my.. what a raging sea within your soul has been gushing through your pen today!!!

...i think i am getting sea-sick.. with my stomach churned, and shadows licking the perspiration, i see your endless voyage into the deep and you're taking your reader with you..

powerfully gorgeous!!

[An owl on the moon]

Oh, dear moonskittles! I shall remind you often that the sea within me is a turbulent, untamed place... Now, if you get the right kind of board... you can always try and ride the waves within... totally your call... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Craig, this is gorgeous. You write with such passion that your reader cannot help but be swept up into it! My best to you, always!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for riding these dark waves with me, Kelly... Your company is always appreciated!