Sun shines on the water silver fairies dance
The geese come in to land watch their webbed feet prance.
The sun is climbing higher in to the blue blue sky
I stand alone on the beach, alone . I ask myself why.
I see the children run along the beach
I wonder where they’re headed and if their goals they’ll reach.
Mums and Dads follow on with picnics carefully wrapped
Standing here I can only watch a tormented soul truly trapped.
For eons I have stood here only allowed to spectate
All I can do is pray for kindness, all I can do is wait.
Then at last I see him, my child emerging from the sea
He runs to me after all this time we are united and finally both of us are free.
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Cold now the water is col, it was warm at first
It holds me down yet carries me but it does not quench my thirst.
I do not thirst for water only for warmth and light
It is so cold and dark down here I can’t say if it’s day or night
Where is my mum, where has she gone
She was here with me playing why has it all gone wrong.
Years have come and years have gone and yet I am still here
I think I’ll never feel the sun or sand, or see my mum again I fear.
Then at last the angel came and gently lifted me
In to the sun and the blessed warmth up out of the sea.
I see my mum standing there rooted to the spot
I feared she might of left, I am glad that she has not.
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Two souls at last united after years and years apart
At peace now united peaceful at last in God’s heart!
Aug 09, 2014 @ 15:56:51
Rips my heart out, Willow. So sad. ❤ ❤
Aug 09, 2014 @ 15:58:38
But they ended up together. ❤ ❤
Aug 10, 2014 @ 13:03:52
I know. Still sad. ❤
Aug 10, 2014 @ 13:05:27
Yes it is…. 😦
Aug 10, 2014 @ 13:32:34
*nods*
Aug 09, 2014 @ 16:07:24
oh wow as ever your words..incredible! :O
Aug 09, 2014 @ 19:43:15
In pain alone they suffered together at last in love they rejoiced. xxxxxxxxx
Aug 09, 2014 @ 19:57:04
They certainly did, amazing post as always 🙂
Aug 09, 2014 @ 19:58:11
Thank you. 😉
Aug 09, 2014 @ 20:00:03
🙂
Aug 09, 2014 @ 16:46:27
Such a unique perspective and laden with emotions. That was wonderful Willow. Thank you.
Aug 09, 2014 @ 19:41:23
I hope the meaning came across. xx
Aug 09, 2014 @ 20:01:14
Mmm, it seems to me as if the Mother had passed away and her soul was waiting on the beach for her son, The son dies in a drowning accident and from his perspective is “imprisoned” underwater for a long time before an angel takies him to the surface and onto the beach where he is rejoined with his Mother.
Aug 09, 2014 @ 20:06:01
Beautiful I saw it the other way around but your seeing of it works just as well. At least they did end up together. 😉 xxxxx
Aug 09, 2014 @ 17:45:49
So much sorrow and hope, my dear Willow.
xxxxxx
Aug 09, 2014 @ 19:40:31
The loss of a child is so deep, so hard to explain. xxxxxxxxxxxx
Aug 10, 2014 @ 01:52:02
It is…. 😦 *sigh*
Aug 10, 2014 @ 13:05:49
Yes xx
Aug 10, 2014 @ 14:47:02
A touching duet of perspectives of loss and love and the coming together of souls at the end.
Aug 10, 2014 @ 15:55:53
Thank you I am so pleased that you saw the point of the poem. xxx