West Bay Clams

I was going to call this Silence of the Clams

West Bay Clams

 

How I wish upon these ultra violet hues and those iridescent blues hiding in the spray and spew of our West Bay cove, that you were here today my love…

 

I do, I do, I do…

 

Clams though alas, are seriously shy sea creatures and rarely initiate conversation seeming to prefer silence and solitude to any form of social interaction whatsoever…

 

I truly understand that too my love…

 

I do, I do I do…

 

 

 

Author's Note

I have taken to watching the fishermen returning to the harbour with their catch of hand dived scallops...

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

people can be much like clams...too shy to come out of their shells...but wishing they could...
I wonder if clams would actually like a little more noise and interaction...if only they could talk...and would want to.
i really like this allegory, Neville,
j.

[Neville]

Have you never noticed that when a flock of them get together, ya just can't shut them up again... thanks jacob a much appreciated visit sir... ps.. am only joking you clams...... Neville

[barleygirl]

I love how this feels like a tickling, enticing overture to someone who's possibly been clamming up. I love how your words balance the desire to bring this person out into the open & also trying to respect his/her need for taking a clam stance *wink! wink!* I have my clam stretches too (((NUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

We all have them from time to time Margie... but just try and stop me from saying a BIG THANK YOU and it aint gonna work.... CHEERS n NUGs n all ... Neville

[Chris Shaw]

This is a very successful poem. Although short it has a bit of everything in it. It is multi-layered, it has fine sea imagery, it is clever, it is truthful, there is even a touch of humour, as well as pathos and romance in it. Your readers should be delighted. Shyness is an obstacle to overcome. That can be awkward. A great write. Thoroughly enjoyed Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

How very kind. Thank you Chris.

Neville

[John the Baptist]

I think I may have dated a few clams.

[Neville]

Join the club... but aint they all lovely at first..... Bless you sir.... and all good things.. Neville

[Edie Blue Starfish]

what a wonderful inspiration and I really like how you related it to those shy personalities

[Neville]

I thought they could do with a voice, even if it was just a whisper.... Good mane Edie & thank you kindly...... Neville