One gulp of clean salty air, and I stand lured by a roar of the sea, by no means planning to plunge. Simply a means by which to restore.
As I exhale slowly being surrounded by the sea, my heart stirs. While soul searching and rescuing, my mind spews, as I relinquish the control, I impart.
Setting my turmoil free, no longer ignoring the essence of me. The deep-sea rumbles, once more reminding me I cannot force things to be, allowing my instincts and natural elements, to guide me.
It is here I observe the slow and steady rhythm of life. Each step I realize my stride increasing resembling the pace of a sandpiper fixed on finding the reward beneath a sandy shoreline.
As the sea foam skitters across the sand I too, dance.
As the sand dollar appears mysteriously on the shore, I too, resurface.
As the castle like structure of wet sand is stately. I too, stand grand.
Her waves of truth are a form of therapy, self-discovery in my sea sanctuary, compassion in the currents of my life and patient with who I continue to become.
Determined not to sink while sculpting my selfhood, to feel underwhelmed is good, to not be burdened by my mind is better. A safe harbor for an unfinished self to settle.
A joyful journey only accessible on my own, the sea cures me, an oasis offering endless possibilities, a continual surfacing and submerging to the ever-changing me.
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Photo by Shannon Hogan Cohen – All Rights Reserved
Guest Author Bio
Shannon Hogan Cohen
There has always been a special place in my heart for storytelling. I write because there is so much to say and my two teenage boys’ tire of listening to me. I write for insight, the more written the more I learn about myself. My passion for life and learning drives my appetite for adventure. Interests include travelling and learning about different cultures. I am married to a man who joins me on this journey and encourages me to grow.
To read more of my writing, please visit my website Prolific Preambles.
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I love this. Makes me long for a walk by the sea. I’m inspired by your gift for poetry.
Tristen – thank you for taking the time to respond – hoping 2016 brings you to the sea!
To life and living!
Shannon
Prose or poetry? Doesn’t matter. Simply delightful !
I cannot wait for Miss Cohen to write a full novel!
In due time, David F – appreciate your encouragement – always!
Onward.
Shannon
So beautiful, Shannon! So wonderful of you to share, and so like you to do so. Your accompanying photo is the perfect choice.
Thank you for your continuing support Lisa!
Until next time.
Shannon
Just a beautiful serene piece!!! You get caught up in it as you read it. You are in the right place for your writing it flows well. Waiting for the next one.
Many thanks for your generous words of kindness – the sea is such an inspiration, an enigma!!
Cheers to continued change.
Shannon