To the Sea, a Poem
David likes writing poetry, he writes here about the sea and how it can have an uplifting effect on him.
To the Sea, A Poem
Strolling in sunlight
towards soft sand
down at the place
where the waters flow;
it's all before you
the earth and sea
with it's rocks and salts,
it's seaweeds
of browns, reds & greens
sometimes washed on the shore,
eagerly you move closer.
Tread the sand
close to the ocean,
you feel connected
to waves rolling in,
to the whole expanse
of the deep.
It's vastness that stretches
way to the horizon;
at low tide
rocks exposed,
all kinds of shapes and sizes.
Breath in fresh sea air,
see the glistening of light
on water,
waves curling over -
perfection epitomized.
Birds on the wing,
feel the sand under your feet,
look down at shells and stones
washed up,
move on slowly
cherish the moment.
You could go there
a thousand times
and always be drawn
by the blue-green sea
that moves on the earth
covering more space than land.
Even on cold days
it has it's charm,
and when the winds blow
all is choppy,
so wild and foamy.
You're not a wave,
you're not an ocean,
nor a fish underneath,
but you can swim in it
sail on it, walk beside it,
listen to it's roar,
feel the salty breeze
on your face.
With assurance you can know it
as a place you seek out,
for your soul to be restored.
Note
Many poems have been written about the sea, it's one of my favourite topics to read and write about. I live at the coast so it's easy for me to take a drive down to the ocean when the urge grabs me.
I enjoy everything about it as I'm sure many do, I think I would feel deprived if I couldn't visit the sea on a fairly regular basis. Winter is actually a great time to walk there because it's not so hot and there are lot's of sunny days. What better way than to get out in the sun in winter and take in the sights of the beautiful ocean at the same time.
I always feel restored after visiting one of the beaches in the area.
Calm Sea
Stormy Sea with Bold Waves
© 2019 David Edward Lynch