Etched into driftwood and cast away
messages to some future soul
seeking a glimmer of truth
where the sea grinds down all
and spits out worn epitaphs
carved into changing shores and shifting tides
From out of darkness come the wraiths
on waves battered thin against a storm tossed shore
gathering broken pieces
to stitch together into a mosaic
The storied past of the first to cross
who fought storm and talon and landed in dust
to scratch a way out of northern lands
Who found peace in the fallen vale
far from the calling of shadows
yet lost from all voice of a common blade
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Photo by Capik Serigala on Unsplash
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7 responses to “Driftwood”
Messages in the driftwood – clear to see if we look. Very nice.
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Thanks so much (:
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Nicely written my friend, I like this piece a lot and the picture you have chosen. Have a great Saturday my friend. Love ❤️ Joni
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Thank you Joni! Sorry for the late reply, so I hope you have a good Friday, and weekend after that (:
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My pleasure Mitch. I am only going to be answering comment this week. I have been having trouble with an old cervical injury and had 12 steroid shots yesterday. I need to rest my neck and take a week off. I may miss some of your writings but I will start reading when I get back on next Thursday. Please be safe. Hugs and love to the family. 💕❤️🤗
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Oh no! I hope everything heals up alright. Take it easy, and same to you and your family. Feel better (:
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Thank you Mitch for your kindness. I really do appreciate it. I am loaded up with twelve injections and sore, but in a few days should be so much better. Hugs 🤗💕❤️
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