Tides of emotion
Like the pull of the tides
Emotions sweep over us
A dance of ups and downs
Twirling us this way and that
As the ocean casts driftwood
And other treasures
Each pleasure and pain
Carving us into who we will be
Flotsam and jetsam
Washed in by the sea
Fear, grief and sadness
Happiness, Joy and love
They all leave an indelible mark
We don’t always see
Allow ourselves to feel
And our spirits will always be free
© Helen B 2008
Emotions sweep over us
A dance of ups and downs
Twirling us this way and that
As the ocean casts driftwood
And other treasures
Each pleasure and pain
Carving us into who we will be
Flotsam and jetsam
Washed in by the sea
Fear, grief and sadness
Happiness, Joy and love
They all leave an indelible mark
We don’t always see
Allow ourselves to feel
And our spirits will always be free
© Helen B 2008
peace and healing
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Very poignant considering world events in Japan.
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Felicity thank you for visiting my much neglected poetry blog and for leaving a comment.I appreciate it very much.The tragic events in Japan and around the world are going to leave many people with feelings that may be difficult to express and affect them for years to come. It is truly terribly sad.
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i like that a lot..."our spirits will always be free"...wonderful!
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Thank you Maria I am glad you were touched by my words.
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