Scattered and exposed
beneath the rolling waves
I am sand surrendering to
the pull of the rolling tide
with no where to hide the
towering waves sweep me
up into the mouth of the beast
who is too weak to hold me
and I am swallowed by the sea.
You are the seawall
a granite buffer between
land and ocean
Hardened with obligation
you stand your ground
when lightning strikes and
breakers crash you do not
back down.
In your stony silence you
are not afraid and that is
the disparity in you and I.
The contrast is well illustrated by your superb poetry.
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Thank you for the lovely comment Tim.
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Very atmospheric and quite mysterious. Very imagist.
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Thank you Mr. Cake, I was thinking about how various people adapt and adjust to changes.
But as I’ve said most of my “stuff” is right off the top of my head. No rhyme or reason.
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Well if it is good enough of the surrealists to write off the top of their head, it is good enough for the rest of us.
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Haha, you are kind, thank you so much!
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Not kind, just tracing the line back.
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Maybe somewhere in my cache of stuff there is something that might qualify as surreal. Actually I think there are a number of disoriented, hallucinatory poems. Reference Wolves, I had fun with that one.
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I remember that one, had a dark fairytale quality to it if I remember aright.
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Yes, I prefer to think it was surreal. lol!
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Surrealism saw it antecedents as being fairy tales, the gothic novel and symbolism, so you are in the gardens.
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I am happy to set a foot in there. Thank you Mr. Cake , you inspire me.
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The garden is marvellous and strange. Stay awhile and take a look around.
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Maybe I’ll get lucky and fall down the rabbit hole.
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Well curiously enough Alice is the bridge between fairytales and the subconscious… it showed the way for the Surrealists. So take the plunge!
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A natural muse for the surrealist I would be delighted to follow Alice, tweak the subconscious over tea.
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That sounds like a wonderful idea. though everyone is mad there you know.
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One must be mad to enter the rabbit hole. I think I will fit in quite well.
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I am the Cheshire Cat of course. A grin without a cat!
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The grinning, shape shifting, what would wonderland be without The Cheshire. Thank you Mr King of Cats.
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Thank you… of all the creatures Alice is fondest of the Cheshire Cat the most, Humpty Dumpty the least. Of course Alice does have a habit of making death jokes to the creatures, which naturally upsets them, but not to the Cheshire Cat. Humpty makes a particularly grim death joke to Alice about Alice, which is one of the many reasons she finds him so unsatisfactory. Humpty bears an uncanny resemblance in personality to your current president.
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I can surely understand why she likes the Cheshire, he sort of takes her under his “wing” and maneuvers her through the likes of Humpty, etc. such a brilliant classic.
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Yes and the Cat answers to no one, a cat can look at a King. Humpty is unbearable, I have written about his philosophical nominalism. A brilliantly deep episode, for a children’s book.
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Alice is Rather an open text and can be interpreted multiple ways depending on perspective. I’m still not so sure it’s a children’s book. It is genius though.
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Definitely, obviously I am a huge fan. A genuinely popular book that has levels and depths that induce a sense of vertigo. A children’s book but so much more as well.
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It is wonderful. Lewis Carroll was brilliant. I didn’t read Alice as a child. As an adult one discovers so many layers it absolutely does invoke a magical feeling of vertigo.
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Curiouser and curiouser and those questions of identity.
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So very curious and delightful.
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I love the personification of this poem. The integration of human qualities is perfect.
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thank you for the wonderful comment Dan.
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😊
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Oh, this is so good… The one who stands undeterred, unmoving, uncompromising against the one who capitulates, moulds, folds, acquiesces…
Brilliant stuff your “off the top of your head” stuff…
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Dear Dale you are so encouraging, it’s truly appreciated!
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You are such a wonderful poet. I love your stuff. Truly I do.
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That’s such a beautiful thing to hear, that you think so makes me very happy!
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I am sand right now… and the sea is taking its time swallowing me. But I remember a time when the same tide made me like granite, just long enough to get through the night. Thank you.
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We have our phases Woodsy. We can’t be the strong one all the time. Sending hugs.
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thanks so much John.
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You are welcome so much Holly.
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That’s sweet John thank you. 🌹
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You are very graciously welcome sweet lady.
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You are fabulous dear friend. Thank you so much.
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You are beyond fabulous. You are very graciously welcome.
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Lol, flowers everywhere! Thank you John.
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YOU are very graciously welcome.
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Humanizing through a metaphoric wall is a good thing.
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Thank you Frank!
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I really love this, the paradox of the two subjects and the visuals in my imagination were fantastically vivid. Great job my friend 😊
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Thank you, so very appreciated 😊
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Lovely sea imagery.
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Thank you muscles. 😊
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Ah, my day is made first thing with these words. Love the contrast. AND the choice of imagery and symbolism for that contrast. i can see and feel the crashing waves.
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Now you’ve made my morning with your amazing comment. Thank you Shey!
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Such a contrast! I like the metaphor of the sea and seawall.
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Thank you Merril. 🌺
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You’re welcome!
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Beautiful poem
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Thank you!
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That is quite the difference in characters.
I suppose it could be like opposites attracting, or a symbiotic relationship.
Perhaps it’s the opposite of what I have just said.
There’s more, but suffice to say you have created an ocean of possible emotion and realities with your verse.
Thank you! xx
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Of course the sand and sea wall are metaphors for we humans who vary in strength and reliance hopefully in phases. Thank you Resa. xx
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xoxoxo
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Those last two lines are so powerful. Loved this, Holly. 🙂
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Thank you Diane, I was just reading about the Goodreads offer. I would love to do that , free reads for reviews, love that.
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One thing I like is the certainty of the reviews. Glad it piqued your interest. 🙂
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It did. I have a review pending now on a book recently sent to me. I’m behind on that. Gotta get busy.
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Another brilliant composition! I thoroughly enjoyed!💕❤️
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Thank you AOC, I appreciate the lovely comment! ♥️
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You are always an inspiration!
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Thank you so much, that’s so appreciated!
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Hi dear friend…your post is the first post I saw…I love how much It resonates. We do love the sea wall, and come to lean in until it loses its wonder. I love your gift of words and sharing Holly. This is beautiful. Happy weekend to you. 🦋🧡💜❤️
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Hi Michelle, happy weekend to you. I hope It’s lovely . thank you for the wonderful comment. I’ve been missing you 💜💜
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AWW you are so sweet, it’s nice to be missed. I miss you too. I always make sure I visit your space to read. I take in so many words and write so much at my new job that my brain is tired. I thought of you today being in the medical field I wondered do you get tired too? …I find myself happy for Fridays. Have a gentle weekend ❤
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I know you’ve been breaking in a new job, I hope it’s going good and you’re loving it. Its have been very busy, the census is full . It’s always crazy around their time of year. I think it’s the stress. Take care MM. ❤
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Beautiful poetic words so well composed on the sea wall, Michelle.
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Thank you Michelle!
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Welcome 😊
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Thank you Kamal, have a wonderful day.
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Welcome 😊😊😊 Michelle
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Thank you MIchelle, 😊
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Beautifully expressed…I could feel the intensity of the ocean and the waves and the solidness of the seawall. Lovely poem. All the best, and my greetings from Spain,
Francisc
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Thank you so much Francisc! Greetings to you as well!
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
WELL-DONE!
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Thank you!
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I love the contrast and the images you created
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Thank you Maylyn, I’m so glad you like this.
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How can you be so prolific? And so good at the same time?
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Thank you. That’s a great thing to say! 😊
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Such a dual meaningful poem… The all powerful in the Submissive and the Stubborn and the clash that both are tossed into the emotional Sea of breaking Waves…
Another most beautiful poem that delves deeper than the sea wall.. ❤
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Thank you Sue , As always a flawless interpretation of this little poem. Thank you for your lovely comment ♥️
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Happy Smiles your way Holly… sending love ❤ and hugs..
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Back to you Sue, smiles hugs and love ❤️
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Great vivid contrasts between two opposite personalities, like fire and water. Beautifully written!
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Thank you so much Tom, your words are greatly appreciated and so inspiring!
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Oh, I adore this poet! Bless you for such inspired and inspiring words, Holly! xoxoxoxoxo
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Thank you Marina xoxoxo !
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xoxoxoxoxo
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❤️🌸♥️🌸
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so powerful
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Thank you Neha, I’m glad you liked this!
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