Navigating To Unknown Shores
Prompted: #5 June Challenge [unofficial]
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The voice of the sea
gently whispers to me
With soft, salty whisps of the waves
Dancing on a breeze
with the sway of the trees
under the light of the moon, in its phase
Tranquil fireflies' glow, on a shelf, in a jar
As it mimics a dim lit cigar
Dusk settles into its evening array bringing day to its glorious end
Smoke clouds linger, navigating dreams, unaware
Redirecting destinations when searching for nowhere
As I begin reckoning the hues of myself
Caressed under a canvas of endless star light
Dancing somewhere on the horizon, chasing clouds out of sight
While yesterday quietly bids me, come home
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Author's Notes: Written for Randy Baker's unofficial challenge, Prompted #5. for June 2024. Requirements stipulate a minimum of 13 words across 12 lines.
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Lovely! it flows so well
Emotional and mesmerizing work, loved this contrubution!
Lovely. As Novel mentioned, there's a real sense of nostalgia here.
This one spoke to me from distant lands. Beautifully written and nostalgic. Really like this one.
Great work but don't we do this everyday in what we choose to do.
Beautiful poem eash line was breathtaking
I felt this one, Kelli! "As I begin reckoning the hues of myself"
Romantic, felt very old in a comforting way to my soul.
Nice perspective through sea, loved it!
This was so mesmerising and beautiful! Loved your poem!
I could sense myself painting hues in the sea, whilst trying to find the light in your poem. It's a perfect description of someone trying to find themselves when the colors are blurred. I loved it!