I walk across the beach of life,
as the sun gives way to helpless clouds.
The waves of opportunity fall at my side;
I am alone on my path.
Children pass through; running ahead;
Their dreams fill the sky;
Unblemished by the disappointment
of fear or failure.
I see you walking towards me
across the sand;
Alone.
I am sure you smile at my tears
My heart aches with the hopeful thought
of holding your hand again.
It is not you.
You are here though.
In the cliffs; on the sand;
In the gentle breeze that calls me away.
I feel you near;
My dear.
Your wave came
and the tide of time took you away
I cannot cry anymore
I am alone for the very first time.
Goodbye x
Comments
Silver Spun Sand | December 8, 2009 - 19:21
I can identify with this poem so much, more than you could know. Thank you for posting it.
Tina
Firebird | December 9, 2009 - 13:56
Thank you Tina. Thank you so much for taking the time to read it and post a comment. It means so much to me to know that someone identifies with something I have written. These are very emotional times for me at present and poetry is really helping.
Thank you.Thank you.
Silver Spun Sand | December 9, 2009 - 16:59
I know exactly what you mean, Firebird.
I lost my thirty-nine year old daughter to cancer, two years ago this New Year's Eve. She loved the sea, and there is a plaque in her memory on Southwold Pier - hence my identity with your beautiful poem. Poetry helped me through those first difficult months, and is still doing so. Keep up your writing. You are talented;-)
Tina
Firebird | December 14, 2009 - 12:54
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement,Tina. You are very generous. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter.You are both in my prayers x
Silver Spun Sand | December 14, 2009 - 14:35
My heartfelt thanks to you, Firebird. x