Melancholy Sands

by N J Thornton   Apr 24, 2006


Upon the sands of a melancholy heart
I stood awaiting twilight, patiently.
Reminiscent prints once in the sand
Are washed away by the salty tide.
Once upon a time, I wasn’t alone,
And your toes curled around mine.
Now dampened sands take your place
As my lips are becoming chapped…
Squinting I see your potent eyes,
As a Luna reflection in the water,
Then my soul in a blinking frenzy
Casts all notion of sorrow aside.
Pebbles tossed away by the ocean
Grovel at my feet for protection.
I surely know the fright of change
When conflict destroys a home.
Upon the sands of a melancholy heart
My hands envelop our remains.
Humming ashes to ashes, dust to dust,
Fond memories wash out to sea.

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  • 18 years ago

    by Sungrl And Mrs Whatsit

    ...Terrific Title...

    ..Wonderful message...

    ...So well-done....adult poetry I call it...

  • 18 years ago

    by Bridgette

    That is really good.. It's so emotive and the flow and rhythm of it was really good. My favorite part was the last two lines:
    Humming ashes to ashes, dust to dust,
    Fond memories wash out to sea.
    You are such an amazing poet. Great job on this! I loved it!

  • 18 years ago

    by Arsalan D

    Sorry I also wanted to say that I would be honored if you took time to critique some of my poems.

    Arsalan D.

  • 18 years ago

    by Arsalan D

    Absolutely amazing imagery, I could see the ocean, sand, and the tides making the pebbles danced in and out of the ocean.

  • 18 years ago

    by Bridgette

    The imagery in this poem is beautiful. it was like it painted a picture in my mind. It was just absolutely beautiful. The flow was very good. & i really liked the way that you ended it. 5/5*

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