Closer to Shore
Poem #277 • Water’s way is reflective, clear
Water’s way is reflective
clear
what you see up close
is also a sound in your ear
The stillness of small swashes
constantly cast light and sound
what is light on the surface
weighs heavily on the ground
So too, a wonderful woman wet and exposed to blue sky and smooth hard floor of rock and sand
is like a floating object in the sound
what is above is what makes your heart skip a beat and fly with her in your hand
throwing elated light on the ocean of years
what is below affectionately walks with you through calm and deep fears
each step moving the weight of it all closer to shore
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This poem felt peaceful and contemplative. I was particularly struck by the connection between water, light, sound, and affection, how the visible and invisible parts of experience shape one another. The ending leaves a comforting sense of moving forward together through life's depths and toward calmer shores.
The water imagery throughout this was really strong. It felt calm but emotional at the same time.