Calypso

A poem about letting go of love.

Calypso 

By

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 

(A Dreaming Sea)

Beneath gray skies too vast for words,

A sea stretched wide of blue,

In symphony of salt and wind,

Where time stood still in you.

The waves which whispered ancient songs,

In tears of loss and pain

Echoed in rhythm; a heartbeat's hum

In fall of mournful rain.

The air which kissed my skin with grace

As seagulls sang adrift

Weeping lay to broken heart

Of melody in gift

I stood as one, so all alone,

In vow to set you free,

And in the silence; between each breath,

My tears became the sea.

Author's Note

Nothing inspires me more to write than the ocean itself. I find it timeless and eternal, and a bit sorrowful as well. It's as intimidating a wonder as it is beautiful. It makes me feel insignificant, yet part of something greater then myself. Sure, my muse told me to say this for the clicks, but it doesn't make it any less true. Thank you for taking the time to read this poem. CLE

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Carlos
i read this Six times and then read it to my hubby because it touched my heart so deeply and truthfully…… the tone is so heartfelt, sad, yet bit of relief i discern, even though you let your. love flee…you have a sense of calm. like the sea, and the freedom, like the seagulls….I am in awe of
your ability to write such stunning poetry…..
Warmly,
B🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you so much for your kind words on this poem. I am equally in awe of your ability to to stir emotions into your art as well. It's a gift you have that is innate in your nature and talent. As a young boy growing up my high-school literature teacher once said in class that the great writers instilled in their work words that stir the senses. They painted with emotion in text that leaves their audience feeling the work. Using the five senses of touch, scent, sight, sound, and taste to bring the reader into their world or vision. I would also include emotion. For nothing makes a piece of writing more luminous if we can't make them feel for it. You do with ease in your artful work as a poet. As quite a few in our community that teaches me the beauty of this art form we love. I love writing stories, but being here taught me the love of poetry, which is not easy for me to create. But I'm moved by your art and those of others here to work outside my comfort zone. When I was young I didn't have an appreciation for poetry, but now as someone nearing sixty I understand it and see its beauty and deserved reverence. To say so much in so few words that we move the hearts of others. If that isn't a powerful form of love I don't know what is? Thank you again for everything your kind words have given me. CLE

[John the Baptist]

Very good rhyming and imagery in this one. Your impression of the sea as sorrowful comes through strongly.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you, JB, for sharing your thoughts on this poem. There is just something about the ocean that brings out a bit of melancholy and awe in me. Perhaps it's the feeling of not wanting to leave once I'm there before it. Thank you kindly again. CLE