One word becomes one idea, becomes one sentence, becomes one
poem, becomes one story. It must start from just “one word”. Today my one word
is “Seashells”.
SEASHELLS
The colorful and intricate empty seashells
you encounter along the beach are now vacant homes to some, memories of a past
life to most, shelter to others, souvenirs to we humans, and just simply nature’s
beauties telling tales of a joyous life once lived in the mighty sea. If you
lift a large seashell up to your ear and listen closely, you will hear its
magical story through the sounds of a roaring ocean; through the echoes of its nautical
dreams; through the gift of a wild imagination. It will speak only to you, as
it reveals the secrets of the vibrant shore - the sparkling sands, the flaming
sun, the wondrous tides, the haunting moon, the crashing waves, and the sweet
aromas from the surf. You will respond with emotion as you yearn to hear more,
reveling in this enchanting moment of a lifetime.
SEASHELLS
Walking along
the sands
Feeling that
familiar crunch under one’s feet
Stopping to finally
understand it
Fascinating
seashells
Exquisite shapes;
magnificent colors
Yet, they are so
much more than that…
Once the home to
grand sea life
who created their
shape and fine texture,
now sadly abandoned
and vacant
Existing to
provide shelter for sea strangers
who are so
frightened and in search of a home
…They exist with
great beauty
For the most
curious to see
Children and
adults collect them in bulk
School treats
and home treasures
Displayed on huge
walls
Sitting on
shelves
Poised behind
clear shining glass
They hold the
secrets of time
They tell
stories of a past life
A joyous time in
“their” ocean
When someone
wore them with pride
- Until it was over
and the
seashells washed up on the beach -
Empty and alone…with
purpose no doubt
They shared
magical stories on end
About the raging
force of an ocean
With echoes of
nautical dreams
So lift the
largest shell high, up to your ear
Listen with love
and devotion
Revel in the
sounds of its enchanting song
Embrace its
spectacular theme -
The vibrant
shore
The sparkling
sands
The flaming sun
The wondrous
tides
The haunting
moon
The crashing
waves
- Adorned with
sweet aromas from the surf -
You will yearn
to hear more,
as the sounds
from a seashell
allow your
imagination to soar;
While you travel
quite lightly,
visiting the
vibrant seashore
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