Last Thursday (8/18/2011), while sitting alone on the beach and watching the waves, somehow, I started hearing my own thoughts. Without a clean sheet of paper in my purse, I used the back of a very small receipt, and a bus schedule booklet to write down words that I heard. Words that mingled with the forceful sound of the waves. Here is one of 2.5 compositions I had written that day. I'll share the other 1.5 later.
In the Deep Silence of My Mind
In the deep silence of my mind
Beyond the echoing of the birds
The swaying of the trees
And the splashing of the blue ocean
I see you
Arms outstretched
Inviting me to take a step
To embrace your love
And dance with you
Happily I walked to thee
I feel the warmth of your love
As we beautifully danced
Through the cresting of the waves
That mightily splashes into the sea…
Sea of unlimited love
Beauty unimaginable
Deep in the blueness of the ocean
In the stillness of my heart
I feel your healing touch!
words and pictures by Betchai (8/18/2011), all pictures from Home Sweet San Diego
you can find the other poem by clicking In the Desert, My Deepest Dreams and YOU are ONE!
lovely images and such beautiful words!sunny greetings....
ReplyDeleteOh am gee!!! what a beautiful post Betchai! I am so happy to be reading more silent thoughts from you...make this my most recent favorite post of yours...so soulful and sincere...i want to say the words with you..."Deep in the blueness of the ocean In the stillness of my heart I feel your healing touch!"
ReplyDeleteHi Bets, you are at your best (photography and poetry) wherever you are. Beautiful words an d very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteAll the best!
deep in silence runs deep thoughts and a joyful heart. love your post.
ReplyDeleteI so love your words Beth...I can relate! The photos communicate a feeling that words cannot begin to describe. Beautiful landscape shots! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the second picture....from a cave right? It gives your words more profound meaning. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely places to give you inspiration to write a thought-provoking poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, Betchai! Sometimes, words just flow in like that, and turn you into a poet :-)
ReplyDeleteBetchai, that is one beautifully written verse with such depth of feeling and imagery. You should write more. You are a true poet at heart.
ReplyDeleteYou got the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteIn such beautiful places.
How absolutely beautiful and peaceful your thoughts were and very calming to me!
ReplyDeleteWritings from the heart with beautiful illustration.
ReplyDeleteThe words are exquiste, betchai, especially when enhanced by the spectacular photography. It all gave me goosebumps.
ReplyDeleteNice one.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love your poem and the pictures made it more beautiful! : )
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration you got in there. A beautiful encounter with the ocean that makes you a poet. love it! (",)
ReplyDeleteVery nice poem, it's dreamy and lovely as the photos. I can see it you sitting there in deep thoughts right now. :-)
ReplyDeleteanother powerful and very moving poem from you, beth! yes, i totally agree ... it is very therapeutic indeed to be able to sit by the beautiful, blue ocean on a peaceful, lovely day, with trees swaying around you, birds flying about you and calling to each other up on high, and the sounds of gentle waves splashing on the beach. the first few lines of your poem alone, beth, painted such a pretty picture of you sitting there on the beach, lost in thought, and the way you described yourself that day drew me into the poem immediately. i am so happy for you that you are blessed to live so close to the majestic ocean. what i would give to have the same opportunity!:) i appreciate you sharing your thoughts and love for the ocean in the form of this poem that, once again, bared your soul to us. like i said, beth, keep the poems coming! you are getting better and better, and i am thrilled for you!
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