Along the Medicine Way I journeyed,
dipped my toes in a magical sea,
laughed with the wind, danced in the rain,
and my soul was returned to me.
I bow to the sky, I run with the wind,
the raindrops cleanse my thirsting heart.
Water gives all creatures life,
is sacred from the very start.
The great bowl of the sky above,
the earth below, so brown and fair,
humble and mothering, offer gifts
to humans, all so unaware.
Wheeling seabirds, laughing waves,
are luminous under a midnight moon.
I chart my path where there is no path,
knowing I'll head homeward soon.
We are born in water. At the end,
to the dying, water is our last friend.
I lived in love with the ocean's roar.
My heart could not have asked for more.
for Carrie at The Sunday Muse
I especially love this and the last two stanzas:
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humble and mothering”
Beautiful work.
So many glorious lines in this poem of life and nurturing Sherry! I love the message and the rhyme that flows like a beautiful stream. I think this is a new favorite for me of your poetry!
ReplyDeleteSherry this celebration of our mother and thanks for her guiding spirit is a joy to read and full of resonance for me. Would all humans hold such appreciation for our mother <3
ReplyDeletewater is our last friend.
ReplyDeleteI lived in love with the ocean's roar.
My heart could not have asked for more.
How very right it is Sherry! Water the life-saver to be accorded with due respect and awe!
Hank
This was magical. Visually delightful. So many images brought back wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteLoved these lines...
We are born in water. At the end,
to the dying, water is our last friend.
I lived in love with the ocean's roar.
My heart could not have asked for more.
I especially like the last stanza. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the sea too. Beautiful imagery.
ReplyDeleteSo moving, so ...alive!!
ReplyDeleteThatś the feeling I dream, when I dream about my little house near the ocean.
(Even though it might never happen, the dream lifts my soul.)
Yes, you have lived in love with that rhythm of life, and it pervades this poem. Beautiful, Sherry, and especially moving in its quiet peace--I loved that image you chose,too.
ReplyDeleteYes, water and nature definitely seem to be your natural affinity, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteThis feels as if it should be read as a prayer near a body of water. Moving and thought-provoking.
ReplyDeleteI love the opening verse, your words flow much like an ocean wave..line after line of the magical sea.
ReplyDeleteI would love to dip my toes in the ocean, there is a feeling of elation when skin and water touch.
You! I would have expected nothing less than perfect poetry. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteHells yeah
ReplyDeleteAn ode a gratitude pledge for all things crossed your path. This is lively and i appreciate that it rhymes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by to read mine Sherry.
Much💜love
I love the last stanza!
ReplyDeleteLove the rhyming in this, as well as the importance of water, and love
ReplyDeleteof ocean.