Descriptionnon traditional haiku = less than 5, 7, 5. A stormy day here......
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sand laden waves
pound rugged rocks
cockles dig deeper
This is so beautiful and says so, so much in nine short simple words.
Although I am from an island nation I had no idea of what the sea looked like until I was sixteen. This was not the result of a sheltered life but a life of sheer poverty. I was then and have ever since been fascinated by it.
This beautiful piece conjures up images of a winter storm. The feroiousity of the waves draw the sands from the sea floor churning them into a murky potion before causing them to explode against the immovable rocks. The idea of cockles scurring inwards, then frantically digging their way to a safe haven completes a picture of tremendous lifeforce.
Thank you for brightening my morning.
Tony
Tuesday, 29th November 2011 | 12:24 pm
Tony,
We were not very well off when I was young either but I grew up in Tramore so I have been cradled by dunes and sea most of my life, it was free, I call it my bare bronze years. I now live in Greystones, I see the sea from my bedroom window and strangely living abroad in Holland most of my adult life, I was by the sea there too. Thank you for being so kind to comment on my work. I have been here a year now and have met some wonderful friends, most of them are gone now because of the site problems but you are here a long while too. Hope you have a lovely day.
Maire
Tuesday, 29th November 2011 | 08:25 pm
Tuesday, 29th November 2011 | 08:29 pm
Hey Maire how goes it, a lovely piece well done.I was born and partially raised by the sea myself and I have always liked being near the sea. Indeed I have often eaten cockles raw and of course oysters. Though I am wary by times as I got very sick once or twice after eating same.I can well picture the rugged rocks being pounded by waves. yes \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\i could hear and smell the sea.Take care,James
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Tuesday, 29th November 2011 | 11:27 am
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