WHITE CAPS

it's safe to stay where you are, but dubious to adventure anew

WHITE CAPS

Teal blue ocean shrouds me with euphoria

your white caps lap over my corps with fervor

kiss my cheeks with salty foam

tickle my toes with bubbles

pervade my mind with ebullient energy

still, I am securely netted in someone else’s being

yet my obsession prevails with you, darling sea

I will rejoin you with fire when I catch an opening

Reviews

[Rachel Fitzgerald-Feele..]

Hmmm a metaphor perhaps. I've read this a couple times now. Yearning for another whilst committed to someone else...? Or maybe just as it reads. Either way, I've enjoyed

[Betty Hermelee]

A metaphor is correct, thanks for a fine review
Warmly
B.

[Pete]

wonderfully expressed. there is fun, enjoyment, excitement, adventure and gain in those white caps along with danger. the sea is many things. nice write and thanks for taking me there ... :)

[Betty Hermelee]

I always appreciate your reviews Pete!
Thank you so much.
Warmly, B

[DIVYA]

The sea is so beautifully painted, I can see the teal blue, I can feel the foam, I can taste the salt and the whipping sea wind in my hair. Your words take me there, dear Betty. I also feel the yearning for the adventures the sea offers, a longing for its ferocity while yet in the arms of safety. Kudos on this deep and highly creative and thoughtful poem. I loved every image, every thought and feeling expressed so eloquently by you here.

[Betty Hermelee]

What an eloquent review Divya....I shouldn't be surprised!! Thank you from my soul dear friend
read moreWhat an eloquent review Divya....I shouldn't be surprised!! Thank you from my soul dear friend
Warmly, B

[ProphetsMother]

A tale as old as time. Reminds me of Poseidon mixing his semen with the e sea foam but I can't remember which god the at created. It's like you reached through your ancestors for this one

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your kind words
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

Oh Betty, such wonderful lines here. You create brilliant imagery but also the “feel”of the intoxicating and all encompassing sea. Beautiful poetry to be appreciated by lovers of the ocean. Well done.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much dear Chris….love your reviews
Warmly, B

[Neville]

it is perfectly clear to me, as one sea lover to another .. you just nailed the ocean Betty .. indeed, perfectly poemed my friend .. Neville

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Neville, much appreciated.
Warmly
B.

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my goodness .. such a daredevil Ms. Betty :) the setting and scene initially soothes and draws me in .. "your white caps lap over my corps with fervor" .. my corps .. very interesting ... subtle sensuousness .. love the imagery ... and tragic love unrequited .. perfect tale for the sea my friend .. sure like the ride ... surfs up eh!? :)))))))
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[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much, my friend, appreciated!
Warmly, B

[Patricia]

such a lovely poem and sentiments! I am not fond of water but admire it from a distance and I also adore the writes about them. I always thought I would conquer that fear but apparently this is one I cannot overcome, oh well. the last line was brilliant btw!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much P, and good to have you back...
Warmly, B

[Fran Marie]

Lovely waves of thought , being one with
the sea..beautifully penned, your words
blending well with the picture ..I feel
a cool sea breeze within the descriptive
lines...nice work

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much Fran, much appreciated!
Warmly
B.

[Dave Brown]

I am inclined to think you should have packed a surf board to see if you could ride 'The Pipeline'
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[Betty Hermelee]

I can't surf!!! problem there! Thank you Dave for your great suggestion... and the review of course....
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