Dandelion Dreams of the Ocean
- Beyond the sea
As a child, I would lie
On a huge rock by the shore
Gazing at the stars in the sky
Pondering
"What lies beyond the sea?"
The teacher told us
"Beyond the sea is the ocean"
Oh, but then I wondered
"What's on the other side of the ocean?"
With a secret, dandelion-seed desire
"One day, I'll reach the other side"
I didn't expect that seed
Planted in my mind since childhood
Would take root in my heart
Urging me forward
I plucked up my courage
again and again
Tried and tried, for I heard
The distant ocean, clamoring for me
The snow-white tides
coming to me in my dreams
Seeking to solve my childhood puzzle:
"What's on the other side of the ocean?"
In the end
I sat in classes at Oxford and Cambridge
The dazzling light shining into my eyes
Penetrating deep into my brain
I finally understood -
"The other side of the ocean"
Was knowledge, the quest to know
About the Creator
Dawnxisoul393art
Dawnxisoul393art, an illustrator and designer couple living on a remote island in Hong Kong. Listen to the sea's vows and look at the persistent blue sky. Waves and white sails, blue sky and white clouds. The landscape and canvas ahead.
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So much we strive for is born from something meaningful in childhood! Loved this
The innocence of youth, what a beautiful poem! Thank you for Sharing. Wes
nice poet
Wow, I loved this!! the other side of the ocean is the quest to know. Fabulous poem.💕
Great piece!