The Calling Ocean
a trail of love springs forth with morning glories
rain disperses drops, on steaming, searing sand
temperate waves leave kisses on briny shores
like a ring placed on the ankle of a new bride
moonlight is tasting the glitter of dusk of a regalement of tears
shifting like sighs of lost sand dollars on ocean’s symphonic shore
draped in twilight like an eager young woman in a blue, silken nightie
an artist captures musical notes and hearts
of women dancers, on canvas, his wife, and one true lady love
mermaids sprinkle gold on their pale skin
while braiding memories interlocked in bright orange locks
fishers bring in their catch; sunburned tourists dance on the docks
young, pale bodies embrace cooling air on last week’s tans
God mixes taste and sounds of nature, life, and love upon His lands
while a little one kneels beside her bed, saying prayers with folded hands
Hello Joni, how are you?
Thank you for asking, I’m doing well, but has been an extremely busy year with the move and the book. I am slowly trying to build my WordPress audience back, I have really missed everyone. How are you doing, hope you are well, and thanks for reading and commenting. Sending big hugs 🥰 ❤️
Beautiful, Joni. It calls to me and puts a smile on my heart. ❤
I am so glad you like it Timothy. The ocean has always made me smile as does nature. I hope your weekend is filled with love my friend. Big hugs and blessings always. ❤️🤗
I love all the images you conjectured Joni. The ocean is a go to when I crave silence.. solitude… Even a glimpse of the divine. Loved the last image of the child praying too.
Thank you dear friend. Heading back to VA. It was nice to get away even if it was for a doctor’s visit. Many thanks and love from both of us. ❤️🤗❤️
The capture is beautiful. The rays of lights so beautifully highlighting the clouds. Love the lamp and the bird feeder, I suppose. The whole greenery is fabulous. Your description is so beautiful. The feelings are felt. The last line is beautiful.
Oh thank you Kritika for your kindness and I so appreciate your thoughtfulness in your comment too. We have the most beautiful sunsets in VA. Hugs 🤗 Joni.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing the capture. Hugs and Love
You are so very welcome, hope your weekend is filled with love my friend. ❤️
Hope the same for you kindly (hearts)
Lovely poem and that photo is stunning Joni! I hope you are doing well dear!🤗
I am thank you sweetie. I hope you are too. Sending blessings your way too my friend and talented artist. ❤️🤗❤️
So many descriptive words with amazing imagery with your stunning sky pictures👏👏
Thank you Cindy for reading I appreciate your visit although I don’t know how you find the time, I thank you. Sending you prayers for a healthy family and doggie too. They grab your heart so quickly don’t they? ❤️🥰
The poem and the sky is beautiful!!!!!
Thank you, dear Belladonna. You have been such a wonderful friend, I hope that you will read my last post for a while and understand why you have not been hearing from me. I have thought of you often because I know your handsome son, who is attending College on a full football scholarship, is staying not all that far away. Please know that I appreciate your friendship, your kindness, and the upbeat and healthy posts you share. I send you my love, dear friend and thank you so much.
Joni you have warmed my heart!!!! Heading over to read your recent post now.
Thank you, sweetie. You know me I write what I feel. You are special, and never forget just how special you are. Looked at the beautiful and unbelievably smart man you have raised. You have accomplished so much, my admiration for mothers in today’s world is so great. I can’t even imagine what it is like and the difficulties with social media and just all that is involved in finding time and making a living with families with the cost of everything continuing to go up.
You have nailed it!!! the cost of living and social media are definitely working against families these days. LOL
But keeping the Lord first helps smooth out any lumps we maay haave. God is good!