A promise to myself

Somehow I always think there is something beautiful in the sadness of a lone figure on a deserted beach. The imagery and depth of emotion are deeply poignant. I hope you have walked on that beach on sunnier days since then.

A seagull cries
as a wave breaks
on my deserted shore

this is a minblowing starting...just loved it. great poem indeed

all the best and take care

Ingrid
what a sad and painful poem. The imagery is excellent.

facing the horizon
Watching the waves
My soothing lullaby
rocks me
to and fro

The image you have left in my mind after I read these lines is very sad and brings a tear.

Your face
I can still see
so vividly

Does the image of someone we love ever really go away?

Many months
have passed
while I cried
in solitude

Solitude is a terrible place to be. What a great piece.
Excellent job!
Love Cindy

Ingrid, thank you for witing this. It really helps those of us who are still trying to heal.

This is something I am personally dealing with at the moment.

I don't want to forget just yet, the pain is something I want to wade through for a little while longer.

Perhaps I will imagine myself standing next to you, looking out on your ocean, scattering the ashes of love upon the lapping waves.

Thank you for your wisdom 5/5

Michael

Standing there,
facing the horizon
Watching the waves
My soothing lullaby
rocks me
to and fro
^^^
Ingrid you have painted such clear imagery within your words. I can see you, your hair blowing slightly in the breeze as you look into the horizon .... perhaps wiping a tear as you rock to and from

I'd rather
live my life alone
then spend my days
in agony
^^^
Your ending holds sadness but shows so much strength. Wonderful ending Ingrid!

Luanne