twenty lifetimes of burden for one to bear
is unjust
life asks so much of some
while requesting so little of others
the waves you cherish
float sorrow along
when you’re ready to let go
let the bad memories sink
to a place where they can no longer drown your thoughts
or consume your heart
perhaps there will come a time
where the waters won’t be so tumultuous
peace will ripple
and sailing on a cool breeze
through silent ocean blue
an aqua-eyed mermaid
with delicate feet
and hair spun of flaxen gold
will find you
welcome her with open arms
allow yourself
happiness
and the power of
the magical ocean
find the peace you seek
dolphin created with markers, a touch of acrylic and some ‘ocean’ water 😉 for an upcoming project
anntogether 
Ah, AnnMarie, this is such a sweet poem indeed, full of truth. Sometimes I think those with much sorrow were given it because they could handle it; but then I think, Really? But thank God for the waves and those “aqua-eyed” mermaids. Beautiful words today, Miss.
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Thank you, Miss Deb 🙂
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Lovely!
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Thank you.
There’s a monster hiding inside the dolphin 😉
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This picture looks so authentic
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Many thanks, Sean.
annmarie 🙂
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You’re welcome
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Lovely dolphin and words. Life can be exhausting Ann Marie.
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Thank you. I appreciate your words.
Ah, life can be exhausting, my friend. I know you’re one of those people who helps others along. Just don’t forget to rest once in a while. 🙂
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Thank you for liking “Wildflowers.” Nice post! 🙂 I like the first two opening lines of your poem because they drew me into the rest of the poem. I also like the ocean and ocean poetry, and I enjoyed seeing your dolphin. 🙂
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You’re welcome. Your photography is lovely as is your writing. I appreciate your kind words here.
Thank you. Have a terrific week.
annmarie 🙂
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You are welcome too. 🙂 I am glad that you enjoy my photography and writing, and thank you for liking “Glory of the Grass.”
I hope you have a great week too. 🙂
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What a beautiful song, resonating inside the sea shell, held up to the ear with a full orchestra leading the waves, strolling to the dancing mermaid. A beautiful work of art, young lady!
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Hi Alan.
What a lovely lyrical comment – I heard enchanting music while reading.
annmarie 🙂
Oh yeah, keep those ‘young lady’ adjectives rollin’ in like the waves 😉
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:o)
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allow yourself
happiness
and the power of
the magical ocean
This just sounds like the direction we need to head towards !
Beautiful writing.
– Dan
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Thank you, Dan – I do so appreciate your encouraging comment.
Have a lovely Sunday.
annmarie 🙂
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That dolphin is awesome!! O_O
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Ah, thank you very much. I love the dolphin’s natural happy face 🙂
annmarie
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Loved this poetic thought of peace to all. 🙂
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Thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, we should all enjoy peace in our lives 🙂
annmarie
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just beautiful!
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Thank you so very much
annmarie 🙂
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