sail away

A poem inspired by art

In his post this week, Spend it All,

Duane Toops

shared this glorious piece of art. It called to me (from the depths of those cerulean waves) and here is what is prompted!

And… it’s for sale! Head over to his store to get your hands on an original piece of artwork!

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Sail away —

beyond the folding line

of sea and sky,

where memory stands

with open arms

and hope,

too foolish yet to tire,

waits smiling.

Below deck,

the wind toys with my hair,

unbidden,

as if it knew me

in some other life.

Nostalgia,

sharp and cold,

lays its lips upon my cheek

and lingers there —

not lover,

but old friend.

Yet still,

the threads of tomorrow

weave themselves

in these loose and blowing strands,

small,

quiet braids

of silver and salt.

Yes —

there is hope,

softly it stirs

where dreams are not yet drowned,

and belief,

slender-masted,

sails on —

stealthy still —

toward an unseen port.

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Love and light 🌸❤️🌸