The Sand Speaks

Listen...

The sand speaks

in whooshing whispers

grit and warmth

confronting ocean’s fury

with the serenity of knowing…

 

this too shall pass

Reviews

[Stella Armour]

a beautiful prayer like quality as i read this lovely poem Rita...much enjoyed..

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Stella

[s y e]

This is so powerful and deep, Rita - a really powerful write.

~ Noodle ~

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Noodle!

[David Scott]

There is something comforting in the ability for the beach to hold washed up yesterdays while erasing the impressions of the past... We cannot live in these shifting sands, but we can go there and enjoy the escape from time to time.
I enjoyed the visual and the philosophy...
Nice "chill pill".

[Rita L. Sev]

Hold washed-up yesterdays, while erasing the impressions of the past - I like this description! You stated perfectly what I was thinking as I wrote this. Thank you, David!

[Cassie]

This has a deep meaning, the description "listen" the ending this too shall pass. This is all I needed to lift my spirits up. Thank you dear

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Cassie - I am so happy when my poems lift a spirit! :)

[Pryde Foltz]

Short, not a word too many or out of place. A piece of deep meaning. Fab-buuu-lous

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Pryde!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, this too shall pass...

nice personification as always...i really like the fourth and fifth lines...

i like the mix of "fury" with "serenity"

nice job..but your short pieces always speak to me.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jacob. :)

[ShelleyA]

Simply beautiful Rita. Skillfully crafted free verse that is short, concise and succinct. Excellent use of brevity. Vivid imagery, flow and tone. Nice personification. You took me to the shore; I could almost feel the whispering wind and the sand under my feet through your words. Good word choice as is the alliteration, with nice assonance and consonance. Well penned and an enjoyable read. Write on!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you Shelley. Mother Nature gives the picture; I just wrote what I saw...

[ShelleyA]

You did a great job with it Rita. Have a great day!

[Angel]

You have a very unique way of looking at things, my friend. How I love the ocean. Of course, God has given us a glorious world to live in, chock full of beauty. Mountains, forests, deserts, gardens...so much to fill our eyes, and our hearts with joy. But when He came to the place where land and water meet...well, I think He outdid Himself.
Yes, and when He made you, too...
Lovely write from a lovely person.

[Rita L. Sev]

Made me smile, Angel - thank you so much! Yes, the shore has a unique beauty and wisdom. I always feel badly for people who live in landlocked areas...

[Frieda P]

Again with the 'this too shall pass', I'll let it slide because I really love this one Rita! ;-)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Frieda! A mantra of mine, I suppose...

[Frieda P]

A pet peeve of mine as you well know....my pleasure as always Rita...

[Anand Sehgal]

Sand has learnt a lot from ocean's :take away and return back" game. It knows the eternal loop :) good food :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, Anand. Yes, I think the sand is wiser than the ocean, though the waves get all the attention...