H2O

H2O

What is it that calms my soul when I gaze out upon a large body of water?
         When the full moon rises and shines upon its surface, my spirit soars.
Is it something primal within my body?
         Aye, I yearn to be part of it all?
Does it connect me to something larger than myself?
         Or does it make me feel small?
My mind kens the logic in it all in some small way.
         My heart sees the beauty.
I try to let it all engulf me.
         However, a part of me tries to hold it at arm's length.
Is it because if I let too much in I will forfeit myself?
         Or that I know that I cannot contain it all?
I shrug my shoulders, shake my head and turn away from the site.
         The world awaits me whether I am ready for it or not.

Author's Note

Oops, forgot to say this is a picture from my lake cottage. I was so pleased to see such a beautiful rainbow.

Reviews

[Darian B.]

You perfectly captured the thoughts surrounding the ocean. I swear, I could look at it for hours and not grow bored but that's what I like so much about your last two lines. We find beautiful sites that we could ponder the mysteries of life with, but eventually we must find the answers by doing rather than questioning. Beautifully crafted!

[H.L. Cerveise]

Thank you so much for your words. You are saying exactly all I was trying to convey.

[B]

Waw
Your words
And that picture

I look at this
And feel how small my soul is compared to space right before my eyes

Silence fills me after reading this

[H.L. Cerveise]

I am glad you liked it. It was another of those special moments and the words flowed so easy on this one.

[Diane]

Is it me or does a large body of water do this to everyone? Great picture too by the way!

[H.L. Cerveise]

Thank you for reading and reviewing this writing. The picture is one I took from my lake side deck.

[Diane]

its very stunning.

[Marianne Rose]

What a beautiful picture and writing. I too often get lost in vast bodies of water- this poem is soothingly familiar and provocative in thoughts expressed. Sometimes I think about the macro and the micro- am I that vast water, connected to it by the tides or ripples? Am I a drop in its expanse, separated out if captured but one with it if I surrender my individuality and let myself be just a part of something larger than the me I think I am? I'll add this to my library- it so eloquently expresses what I feel. Thank you

[Marianne Rose]

Well, I'd like to add it to my library, but the save button isn't working, will try again later.

[H.L. Cerveise]

I am glad you liked it. The picture is taken from my second-floor deck overlooking the lake. I love sitting and watching the lake for long periods of time.

[Emily]

I love the first line!
Keep it up!!

[H.L. Cerveise]

Thank you for reading and reviewing my writing.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem dear Poet.
"Does it connect me to something larger than myself?
Or does it make me feel small?"
Native Americans believe. Water, air and earth connect all life. I like the thoughts and the questions in the poetry. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[H.L. Cerveise]

Thank you for reading and reviewing my poem. I also believe everything in this cosmos is connect to all life. I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[Coyote Poetry]

I did and you are welcome.

[Vatsal Rohilla (account..]

The poem and the picture, both are superb. How well you have talked of water bodies. The atmosphere that prevails there, the dulcet fragrance in the air, the enthusiasm of the sightseer and other such stuff has been precisely and vividly captured and put into words. Keep writing.

[H.L. Cerveise]

Thank you for reading and reviewing my writing. I love how you can picture so vividly what I am trying to explain. I know sometimes my lines can get long; however, I feel it paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.

[Nessly]

This is pretty much what goes through my head as I'm standing on the beach with sand between my toes, staring out to the horizon. I can't think of anything critiquing to discuss. It reads well.

[H.L. Cerveise]

Thank you and now, I know the spelling must be good, insert big grin.

[Nessly]

You're welcome!

[Zaliodir]

Ah, now it is my turn to yearn for the sea because of one of your poems. =) I can't say for sure, but I think the yearning is part of our desire to be free to move as we please, to not be connected or bound by anything. To explore, have adventures, and feel alive.

[H.L. Cerveise]

Thank you for reading this piece and once again expanding with your review what I think about the subject in my writing.

[William Liston]

Nice work. It's such a mystery why we seem to be astonished by certain things.

-William Liston

[H.L. Cerveise]

Thank you for reviewing my poem. I so totally agree that certain things seem to astonish us, and that is what makes life wonderful I feel.