The Endless Arms

by Robert   Jan 20, 2005




My arms are driven by currents and the moon,
for they go high dust but are subdued by noon.
They crash against any, land, that separates us from our kin,
it a part of a body but wares no protective skin.
They crash and destroy all in our way,
but still your adults and young still come to play.
It tastes like the salt from the sea,
and in our clutches there are creatures you may not see.
We play with those that dance and swim with delight,
and if you are not careful we will drag you out until you are out of sight.
In our grasp you will feel the coldness of our hand,
and you will understand that salvation from us is on dry land.
With a meteor or a earthquake will make us come to our greatest rise,
as we come crashing down on your shore to see your demise.
In seconds we will wipe out families and villages with no care,
and as we retreat we will leave you in utter despair.
So play by the shore and find your shells and driftwood,
but always look over your shoulders for your own good.
Venus’s dress was created by the foam of me,
but if you stare into my face danger you will see.
Beauty, and grace, have become my slaves,
for I am the master ocean and my arms are the waves.

Written By
Robert Lee Niswander
Copyright 2005

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  • 16 years ago

    by Mo

    I really liked the ending of that poem the most. I liked the wording you used. Just one thing is to watch out for your spelling in this (should be "wears no protective skin" not "wares" and "any land that separates" - no commas). Sorry - I dont want to put a downer on that poem just know that I like to have things pointed out to me if I have let something go unnoticed - other than those two things I noticed, it was great!!! :)

    Thanks for the great read - I love poems about nature! ESPECIALLY the waves and ocean.

    Mo

  • 16 years ago

    by cAKE

    I like this alot its more then reading its more of imagining all that you express in this poem i like it keep up the great work

  • 16 years ago

    by KeyxMashingxParody

    Wow, I loved this one, probably because I love metaphors. lol 5/5 m'dear, VERY GOOD! *gives you a cookie* :P

  • 16 years ago

    by Hidden Feelings within these Words

    Okay, I really loved the message this poem layed out there, something that may help is, space out your poem a little.. Instead of it all in one stanza, just every little bit would make it look better.

    I was curious if this line was supposed to have this extra comma too.. It kinda confused me at first, but I think it may have been a typo?

    "They crash against any, land, that separates us from our kin"

    Supposed to really be "They crash against any land" instead of "They crash against any, land"

    Not try to critisize you too much, I really do love your work...

    I love each and every word you used in here, it's so different than most writing, even mine.. You do indeed have that poetic way about your poems, that most have lost or dont really know how to use. (Guilty myself)

    Anyway, a excellent piece of work, keep it up, of course another 5/5

    ~Ally~

  • 17 years ago

    by Boy

    Very truth. takecare 5/5

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