Poem & Photo by Adam Dustus
Open eyes returning closed
Dreaming to not feel alone
Sensing something
God only knows
Destroying what we call our home
*
Come back again
Beside I hear
Droning waves sweep
Salt-scented air
Beside I hear
Droning waves sweep
Salt-scented air
*
Taking our heart
Miss giving no share
Most of life
Felt unaware
Miss giving no share
Most of life
Felt unaware
*
When as a teenager
Thought nobody cared
And I would leave scared
For water repairs
*
Meditating...
Upon this earth
Hate would melt
No longer hurt
When light strikes pupils
Life, rebirth
Recalling oceans
Love, self-worth
Thought nobody cared
And I would leave scared
For water repairs
*
Meditating...
Upon this earth
Hate would melt
No longer hurt
When light strikes pupils
Life, rebirth
Recalling oceans
Love, self-worth
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The photo was taken in Ocean Grove, NJ.
The photo was taken in Ocean Grove, NJ.
wow adam an amazing poem for friday...what i loved is my favourite place in the world, as mentioned in a previous poem, is tintagel...when i sit on the cliffs and look out to the atlantic ocean i am completely at peace...and now i can kinda think that you are sitting on the other side...doing and being the same....pretty cool eh! cheers pete
ReplyDeletenicely played adam...there is a mournful sadness in teh beginning of the home falling apart...and then rebirth...
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Pete & Bri; nearing afternoon for you, Pete. A happy Friday to a hectic week! lol I love visiting the ocean every time I visit my old stomping grounds. cheers
ReplyDelete"Come back again" is the cry I keep hearing from the Lord.. and I know that He speaks in the waves that draw you..
ReplyDeletelovely work here
This one is really cool Adam.
ReplyDeleteIt flows really smoothly
This one is really cool Adam.
ReplyDeleteIt flows really smoothly
This poignant poem comes on a day when it has particular meaning for me.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful. Thank you for sharing from your heart.
The photo and poem make an excellent pair...very fine job on both...thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written, Dustus.
ReplyDeleteThat coastal shot makes me want to meditate. That is where I go to ask the questions. Adam I hear your voice colliding with the waves.
ReplyDeleteThanks for always sharing the best of Dustus
Moon smiles
Dustus, your poems always takes me on rides I could never have imagined. I can relate to the teen in me thinking no one cared, I guess we all do.
ReplyDeleteSo many images and layers in this. What a poetic escape! You are truly an amazing poet!!
xo
Thank you all for reading and commenting! Glad you liked it. Enjoy the weekend :)
ReplyDeletecheers, dustus
life rebirth recalling oceans...
ReplyDeletea lovely thought to carry in on the tide! Beautiful photo too.
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that's very relaxing and pleasant read, Adam,
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to poetry potluck!
Happy monday!
Nice. Keep up the poetry...
ReplyDeleteregards
Luke
A Mastery of phrases captured to perfection my friend...soooo happy to have you linked at Potluck..you are a special soul Adam xx
ReplyDeletelove the lyrical quality to this piece...self worth is so important know matter the age, know matter the person...the self needs "itself" and its own acceptance to survive and grow....enjoyed this...bkm
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, dustus. Lovely to return to a place of mental peace.
ReplyDeletewohoho and you did fine too dustus!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate everyone taking time to comment. Cheers
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture and poem. I wish we could all have such a beautiful place close to nature and Deity where we could meditate.
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