We unearth our treasures unknowingly,
lost bones gathered on silent sand
washed ashore like mermaid souls,
quietly wandering in ghostly apparitions.
We gather together
bits and pieces of a dying life,
what once moved with the undulating sea
now tossed aside like yesterdays trash.
Picked by clever hands
stowing away into the gaping empty bag,
fossils of a thousand years away
yesterday cleaned and tucked into jars
kept in the sun and cherished.
We unbury mementos as we walk along
not searching for the particular
just these gifts from the sea offered
waiting for the eye to catch
to silently wonder in awe
just what it is that is finally found.
What once was so strong,
carried on the back and found so deep
majestic creatures that still inspire
yet dwindling in numbers we cast our eyes outward
searching for sight or sound,
for we know they will sing
though we may never hear the song,
we know the beat of the waves
from cradle to the grave,
we become one with this history
unburied and gifted
and loved.
A photo of my finds at the beach yesterday, a whale vertebra, a shell with a peaceful little heart broken through it, and what I think is some sort of dead coral, rather stiff yet pliable….thought it was a fish carcass at first. Just thought I’d share my finds, have yet to wash off the sharks teeth, another small bag in itself. The whale vertebra is the size of my palm. Very cool finds 🙂
So cool. Never saw a whale vertebrae.
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Sounds like a winner plan! It always gives me a high when I find something precious in the sand…:)
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You are welcome my friend.
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Thank you John, I appreciate the gift that is you💕💜💙🙏🏻
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Thanks John, you’re the best😊🙏🏻☮🕉
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I think the whale vertebra was the best, knowing I held in my hands something that dove and swam so deep to places I can only imagine🐋🐟🐠🦀 very cool finds, someday when you visit, we shall go and seek treasure together while the sand sifts through our little tootsies😊💕
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Please read and enjoy the work of a talented writer.
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I agree with and I like this poem. A amazing poem my friend.
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Very cool finds, indeed! There’s nothing better than walking along the sand, looking for bits and pieces. So soothing and rewarding. I can hear the waves right now and feel the sand under my feet with the salt water receding, and little treasures popping up here and there. Loved seeing the photo! El. 🙂
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Haha!
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I may have to get a bigger card ❤
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Haha! I’ll be waiting on pins and needles.
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I still have to write out your letter….been waiting to get your book so that I’ve got lots to say ❤
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Aww. Kim, you’re going to make me cry. I cannot thank you enough. I love you, Missy!
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just did a review for it on Google too ❤ will read it again this week and do a more in-depth one on my blog too ❤ excellent work Tre ❤
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I shall check it out, you know it. Thank you so much, Kim. You are going above and beyond. I’m so thankful.
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just wrote a post inspired by yours truly, the book review will come within the week my sweet ❤
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Haha! 🐕💞
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I’d buy it in a New York minute. 💜
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as you should be. You’ve inspired me now to set a date and get to work on my first work (let alone 3 books like the master there). You inspire my dear heart, truly ❤
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beaming
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nah, just haven’t tried yet 🙂
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of course it is, I can hear your voice in every word I read ❤ priceless ❤
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Ha! But, have you ever tried to get through Parsnip Control carrying contrabandages? G:)
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Aww, Kim. Thank you very much! I’m glad it arrived safe and sound. I hope it’s worth every penny. 💜 big hugs
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thanks Mags, bury the bones, then unbury them like an old dog I am at times 🙂
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Thanks D ❤
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Thanks so much my friend, more dust collectors I think in the long run but honored to be inspired now by their gifts ❤
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thanks John, it’s even better when you figure out just what it is that was found ❤
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thanks Tre, got your book today, savoring each word ❤
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You never know what will turn up 🙂 but never a turnip 🙂
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It’s good to comb the beaches, and thank you for sharing your finds. G:)
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It is amazing what water holds. This is a bit creepy yet insightful as a look into every moment of the finds by you. It’s a solid poem, Kim.
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What fine inspiration you have drawn from some ols washed up pieces.
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Amazing words and finds!
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I think you can turn anything into beautiful poetry, Kim.
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There’s such a timeless, peaceful feel to it this piece. Love it! 💞
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