Posted: Jun 27, 08 5:21pm
"Spirits on the Shore"
As I stand out on the slippery massive rock of the jetty
swaying to and fro in the coastal winds
almost daring life itself -
the coolness of the night surrounds my being with warmth
as if you were there - in perfect balance,
protecting me,
keeping me,
holding me tight...
As each wave builds and crashes against the jetty in a crescendo,
as I stilly listen,
anticipating,
awaiting the next measure,
the enchanting sounds and melodious music of the ocean fall soft against my ear
and there - in harmony with the great sea,
is your voice,
tenderly calling out to me,
ever so softly,
yet I hear...
As the night sky forms a backdrop for the graceful ballet of clouds,
the drifting sphere of ever changing light is reflected across the ocean waters,
illuminating the waltzing clouds, casting shadows upon the ripples
and composing the image of your face,
yes - within the horizon,
amid the dancing clouds and rippling waters,
the image of your face appears,
watching over me,
I see you...
As the motion of the ocean current and coastal winds stir a fragrant mixture
of all that is within - all that is without
and all that surrounds the shore and the sea,
breaking through with the tide is the very incense of you,
seeping into and out of my memory,
drawn
as if you were right by my side,
closely touching...
Beckoned by this peaceful shore,
by the nature of this world,
we have come together here
at the entrance to freedom's door.
As you touch me and I touch you
far from all of life
our spirits now become entwined
biding us
take flight.
Take flight inspirit
soar far away
future, present, past
for in this world of spiritual lore
now forever lasts.
