In my infinite smallness
looking out over the ocean
my limbs are albino snakes
basking in the sun and the heat
burns the soles of my feet
A treasure of pearls are strewn
like stardust on the shore
and a garland of lilac is tied
to nothing but my hand.
I am the universe lending life
to silent rock as the sun streams
down my throat where there is no voice.
The laughter of children rings
through honeyed coves where lost
lovers await the tide to
tumble them into the light.
Below my feet lies a carpet of
Jacaranda and my empty hands
carry no burden but love.

Holly you create beautiful poems, like tender ocean waves ❤️
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That is so lovely, thank you ❤️
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Lovely words and what a beautiful photo.
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Thank you so much. The art is by the late Steve Hanks. A favorite artist of mine.
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She’ll stretch against the moment,
rub the skirt
along her legs…
pretend like it’s nothing,
pretend like she’s free…
just this once
against the stars –
riding the lilac songbirds round her wrist.
There’s an ache in her stillness,
a hope in her dance,
for something the ocean rarely speaks…
something too soft to run with…
something too gentle to hold…
She’s felt it through every tiny step,
in a world so packed with hardness…
a life so charted by meaningless choice
and
things that eat right through her soul.
Sometimes, that silly little slice of hope is everything,
carved out of pen-knives and cliff dust and snakes.
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Oh John , tears! This is so profound and so real right now. Thank you my dear poet. ❤️
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Huge hugs.
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Huge hugs to you my sweet friend.
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Absolutely delicious, Rene.
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Thank you Dale!
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🙂 ❤️
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🤗❤️
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Beautiful!
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Thank you Tio’
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Another wonderful poem. I love the image of “my limbs are albino snakes, basking in the sun and the heat”. Nice illustration.
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Thank you so much Tim.
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You are so very welcome, Holly.
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🤗
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Lovely, Rene! 💙
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Thank you Merril 💙
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Absolutely beautiful Rene.🌹
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Thank you Roy 🌹
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So very welcome.🌹
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The sea, the cliff are source of inspiration for you , Holly , to make delicateful poems like this one .
Love ❤
Michel
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Thank you dear Michel, always such a beautiful comment and inspiration. ❤
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I led my students to study cliffs ( layings of rocks and fossils ) I liked also the novel of Tracy Chevalier ” Remarkable creatures ” about people studying the cliffs of the south England ( although Tracy Chevalier is an american author ).
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Cliffs by the sea are so fascinating, though I don’t have any here. I would like to see the Cliffs of Dover one day. Sounds like a lovely book!
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Near my birthtown at the Cape Blanc Nez we can see the white Dover cliffs with a naked eye!
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Im green with envy! Will I ever get there?!
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Holly, i like the interplay of words with children laughing and lost lovers. I envision teen lovers who were asked to look after the younger siblings of one, stealing into the wrong path in the cave for a passionate kiss and getting lost. So, they awaited the tide to guide them out as the young ones snickered. Keith
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That’s such a delightful interpretation Keith, I love that!
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This was marvellous to read! ❤ Such a magical tribute to the simple pleasures of the seaside – can feel the sand between my toes and smell the salt in the air. Wonderful vivid imagery! 😀
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Beautiful comment and compliment dear Tom, thank you so much! ❤
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Beautiful 🤩
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Thank you Yassy 🤩
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You are welcome, Holly 💖
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laughter of children rings…sending you gladness Holly ~ smiles hedy ☺️💫
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Dear Hedy, thank you, sending wishes for happiness in the new year. Thank you so much. Smiles ! 💛
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So divine and easy (“like Sunday morning”).
There is much to be said about being at one with the smallness of self, and the outer and inner universe at once.
You have said it all here.
xoxoxo
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Thank you Resa , your lovely comments are so special and mean so much to me xoxoxo
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Absolutely beautiful. xxxxxxxxxx
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Thank you so much Shey, that means a lot. xxxxxxxxxx
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Such a treat right now to see and read so much of your wonderful work xxxxx
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Sweet lovely Shey , you brighten the day with your kindness.
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Well you brighten mine with your awesome words. xxxx
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I couldn’t ask for more xoxoxo
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If Picasso wrote poems you definitely be it, love this
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That’s a awesome compliment, thank you, I’m glowing! 🤗
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This is truly a beautiful piece of writing. Every line is so vivid. I love the ending too.
Have a great week my friend. Love ❤️ to you and your family. 🤗💕❤️Joni
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Thank you , that is so kind of you.
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So beautifully sweet and wistfully romantic, Holly. ❤ ❤
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Thank you Diana ❤️❤️
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Lovely!
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Thank you !
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I love the words “my empty hands carry no burden but love.” Well crafted
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Thank you 😊
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That has such a delectable ring for the sences and so romantic.. lovely Holly!!!! ❤️👏👏👏
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Thank you Cindy. ❤️
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You are soooo welcome Holly!❤️❤️❤️
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Ahhhh! 🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘❤️
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and looooove you cat pic today!! ❤️❤️❤️
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I love it too , it belongs to Gigi at Rethinking Life. ❤️❤️❤️
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A mini lion.. Hee Hee. Oh nice to know!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you dear Chuck. ❤️
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An honor and pleasure to read and share with followers, Rene! Hope you have a great day and week! So happy to hear you are scheduled for vaccination!! Yeah!
😘💕🌹🌹✨
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Thank you Chuck. You’re very sweet and appreciated! ❤️🥰🤗
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Ahhh, You are the sweet one! I so love the magical powers of your words. Really very happy to know your vaccination if coming up! We had 4 inches of snow yesterday and most is still on the ground – yikes!
The 20th can’t get here soon enough, can it? Can we wish it to come faster? LOL Have a great day!
xoxox 😘💕😊🌹
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I’m very happy about getting the vaccine ( phase one) phase two three weeks later. I would love to see a lot more people getting the vaccine but unfortunately it wasn’t handled right . Counting down the days but apprehensive about safety after what happened on the 6th. ❤️🤗🥰🙏🕊
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My empty hands carry no burden but love…a treasure of pearls…beautiful poem. Can feel it. ❤
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Thank you Gigi❤️
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Simply gorgeous, Ms. H.
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Thank you Mr. D, such high praise, it really means a lot to me.
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Talented girl
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A lovel accompaniment to the photo
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Thank you Derrick, I’m so glad you like it!
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From start to wonderful end… sooooo beautiful, my sweet friend! 🥰😍😘🤗❤💖
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Thank you sweet Marina , sunshine Girl. 😊🤗❤️
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Awww…. I won’t argue on sunshine… with 26+C mid winter!!!!🙄🤣😂
I loved it!!! 🥰😍🥰
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I love how your poem engages all the senses and expresses a vision of love. Something we all need more than ever.
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Thank you Dan. Truer words were never written, we all seem to be waiting for the tide to wash us back into the sunlight. 🤗
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Hope it washes us back soon! 🤗
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I’m wearing my inter tube and flippers. I have extras if you don’t mind a rubber ducky. 🐤🌤🌊
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Oh, I can rock a rubber ducky like a pro wave splasher. I’m in! 🐤🤩
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Fabulous! No worries then. Bring on the tsunami! 🤗
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Got my Hawaiian surfer dude shorts, flip flops and sunglasses. I’m ready. 🤗🏄🏻♂️
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I hope that wave Drops us off at Floribama! 😎😎
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Me too! It’s snowing here so the shorts and flip flops won’t work out.
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Well have to wait till summer. Of course I’m nice and toasty down here. Look what I kitted for you 🧤🧤
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Woooo hooo! Mittens; now I can go build that snow village without frost bitten fingers. Yes indeed, Floribama in the summer will be rocking with jazz and old school blues.
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so beautiful… I read yesterday the book of Bennet – something about “how to live in 24 hrs” – and he said, that the man should read poetry every damn day! I think he’s right 💙📚
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A wise man , Bennet. It may not solve our problems but it can be a beautiful distraction. ♥️🪁
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Yes, or maybe the answer is always there, inside of the poem 🙂 at least… this is what he said 😌🙃😃
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That’s awesome, yes indeed I agree with that! Thank you Vic.
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Thank you H.C. 🌹
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Beautiful words! 🙏
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Thank you so much!
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A beautiful verse to match the image!
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Thank you Orville. I’m glad you think so
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So good 👍
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Thank you so much!
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Très beau poème HOlly! Bonne soirée 🙂
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Thank you dear Gyslaine!
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My God, there is so much in this. What a magical gift you have.
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Thank you Marc, you’ve made me feel pretty good about this poem. So appreciated!
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You’ve got magic in your pen.
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That’s an awesome compliment, thank you Marc!
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Beautiful words worthy a true poet..
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Thank you so much!
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WOW. WOW.WOW. Fabulous poem.
“lovers await the tide to
tumble them into the light.
Below my feet lies a carpet of
Jacaranda and my empty hands”
xoxo
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Imagine those lovers tumbling out with the rushing tide., Wide eyed I’m sure. Not expecting that! Thank you Gabriela, you’re so very sweet! 😘
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Oh, you are so welcome. Your make us feel, dream, love.
xoxoxo
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thank you so much, have a wonderful day ! xoxoxo
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank you John. ❤️
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You are welcome, Holly!!!
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Thank you Ian.
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Hollie just shared this beautiful post on here as the other site is full with friends news hope you are well with all that’s taking place in the God Bless ….. https://acenewsdesk.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/cliff-girl/
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Thank you so much Ian. ❤️
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“and a garland of lilac is tied to nothing but my hand.”…… Always love your way with words… And you finished it perfectly.. ” Carry no burden but Love “… ❤
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Thank you Sue. I hope everything is going well your way. Sending love! ❤️
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Ughhh 🖤 Beautiful!!
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Thank you. ❤️
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Wonderful poetry shared by a talented writer.
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Thank you Johnny, deeply appreciated.
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You are welcome my friend.
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Photo and words. I did love dear friend.
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I’m so glad you did John.
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Beautiful 🧡
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Thank you so much 🧡
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Always a deep pleasure 🌼
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Thank you, that’s lovely!
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Beautiful, inspiring, a breath of fresh air. Thanks
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I’m glad you liked this!
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So nice & love ❤
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