Metaphorical thought.


Reflections Of What Should Be

The water washes away the pictures
as I draw them in the sand.
The sea comes in with a powerful roar
changing the face of the land.
Who am I, but a solitary soul,
wand'rng amongst the living.
I'm nothing without the creator's might;
His tender mercies given.
I build castles made of sand that crumble
in the harshness of the waves.
He builds Kingdoms made from his spoken words
that protect, infect, and save!
Like an empty shell, I am tossed and torn
without purpose or worth.
His spirit enters into the void
giving me life, a new birth.
I live a life that etches as crystal;
a sculptor's world do I see
changing, ever changing, the seascapes art
reflections of what should be.

Kathy Lockhart
6/16/06











Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2006-06-16 at 05:47

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Pamela A Lamppa
Tossed at mercy on the waves, until hope nestles in and scoops the artist.
Oh, this was just delightful. A pleasure to read such fine work. ~Pam :o)
2006-06-17


Onyeka Nwelue
"I live a life that etches as crystal" As the most annoying book reviewer to people so far, I can't (or couldn't even) figure out any problem with this poem.

I have been suffused by its simplicity. I loved it so much. Thanks for this great write.
2006-06-16


Zoya Zaidi
"Like an empty shell, I am tossed and torn
without purpose or worth."

Beautiful imagery!

**hugs**
Love, xxx, Zoya
2006-06-16


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
a beautiful write kathy so wonderfull evocative the visions of the sea and deleted sand pictures well done rgds mike
2006-06-16


Arti
You change the way I look at things. I never thought of the sea that way...
Thanks for sharing this awsome piece.
**bookmarked**
((hugs))
Arti.
2006-06-16