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A lesson, Cancun, dversepoets, Mexico, Morning Series, OpenLinkNight, Ponderings, Realization, Reflection, Sands of time, Slipping away
Photography and image editing by Kavita – Cancun, Mexico
In that dreamed of heaven
– called shore –
where a grain of sand met a drop of water
I placed a foot, or two
I sipped a mojito, or two
I picked a conch, or two
And I knew why it was the dreamed of land
I knew why not everyone could be there
I had learnt
the difference between
existing and living
the link between
music and lyrics
Moments defined themselves
in expanded universes
of little trivialities
And even the mundane
seemed liked sacred rituals
Waves touched my feet
and whispered between my toes,
secrets, which carried themselves
to the trenches within my heart
And suddenly it was all so simple
All so clear to me
Clear as the first raindrop
– that ever kissed the sea –
*Posting this for OpenLinkNight @ d’VersePoets(week 87).. my favorite stop for poetry & inspiration! *
How I write, is mine...How you read, is yours 
This is beautiful! If only we could all learn that difference!
Thanks, Teresa..
You know, I think we all see that difference.. maybe not ALWAYS, but definitely sometimes! The question is, do we apply that observation later in life.. 🙂 What say?
sounds like you had a wonderful time…the difference between
existing and living….link between music and lyrics…it makes a big difference..sigh
INDEED, Claudia! How I wish we see it more often.. 🙂
Wow, I was there too and I felt exactly how you described the experiences here…
Maybe it IS the “Great minds think alike” syndrome after all 🙂
You’ve been having mojitos with the Muses I see :)!
I still treasure very much my bluish-purply sun and I remember that wonderful image with the palm- tree umbrella you dedicated after your trip!
Lovely feelings overtake the space with your words, dear Fleur!
Soooo sweet of you to remember, B…
Mojito with the muses indeed! Wrote this one in May 2012… Although I think they are hung over even now…heheh 🙂
This was so beautiful .. I was totally transported there .. Overlooking your bliss ..
Have some beach time, girl… Personally, I don’t REEEEEALLY dig beaches.. But even so, they do make a great place for reflection… 🙂
ah kavita….this is wonderful…first, i love the beach…and i love the bit of magic there in the middle…the difference between
existing and living
the link between
music and lyrics…its cool that you put the two concepts together as it made me think on them together….i need to get back to the beach…and find its rhythm again…
Oh…thank you so much, Brian… 🙂
I’m really glad you saw those 2 lines in the light I wanted to be seen… Makes me feel my poem was a success! Thanks again…
And yes, go to that beach already! 🙂
saw you on the NaPo site…woot…get some more poetry by you this month…smiles.
Woohoo!! Looking forward to reading some more OF you too, Mr. B 🙂
I had learnt
the difference between
existing and living
the link between
music and lyrics
…
And even the mundane
seemed liked sacred rituals
Definitely an aha sort of moment, for you (the writing tells me), but also for me, reading… I love when that happens. Beautiful writing, Kavita!I
You described it quite perfectly, Ruth..it was indeed an aha moment for me (writing).. And it wasn’t just the mojito talking either 🙂
Am so happy you liked this poem, and found your aha moment while reading it… Feeling quite proud really!
Thanks for the appreciation you’ve shown here, girl… Nice to have you back here! 🙂
I have so missed you. I loved this. Your voice always explains what you are seeing in such a tender beautiful way. I felt like I was standing there. I would have presented a better poem if I had known you were coming, or have I just overlooked you. I hope not. Excellente.
Oh, I’m thoroughly flattered, Henry!!! And I don’t mind it at all!!! :)) Thank youuuuu…..
I feel like you’ve placed me on some high pedestal..and boy! Does it feel awesome or what!
But seriously, I’m happy you liked this poem so much!! No, I mean SERIOUSLY! Thanks again…
So nice to see you here, Kavita…it’s like the “old days”… 🙂 There is a big difference between just existing and living…and you do that so well and share it all with us beautifully as only you can.
Gayle
Like the good “old days” indeed, Gayle…. 🙂
It’s so nice to have you here…
Am happy you liked and enjoyed this poem as much as I did while thinking and writing it… Stuff happens when it comes to poems… No?! 🙂 Good stuff!
Take care..
-K
Sounds pretty nice ! k.
Thanks a heap! Glad you liked it..
I love the last stanza ‘waves whispering through your toes into your heart’…the entire poem moved me 😉
Haven’t you experienced that? Seriously… When those waves touch your feet, it’s like they’re trying to tell us stories.. or nature’s secrets perhaps…
*sighhh*
Soooo glad you enjoyed the poem… Thank you…
What a beautiful piece. I so love the ocean and all it gives us. Commenting from dVerse.
Ditto that, Renee… The ocean has soooooo much to offer..
I only wish we could do justice to that..
Thanks for your kind and appreciative words here…
❤
a beautifull thought played with words yet the heart tells the tale loved it
aint life life a song played to everyone with melodies long
You said it, ajitpeter! It’s a song alright.. its tune depends on us though 🙂 What say?!
i sipped a mojito or two, i picked a conch or two / an inspiring lyric
or two
Glad you think so 🙂
Thanks for the encouraging word..or two 🙂
I had learnt
the difference between
existing and living
the link between
music and lyrics
nice lline:)
felt a lot of bizzare feelings after reading:)
Hahha…I take that as a compliment, Gautam… Thank you!! 🙂
‘;0
:))
Poetry at it’s best.
Thank you for your kind words, Sam… *honored*
I like this piece! It really gives a sense of relaxation, serenity and wonderment that comes with being on the beach. The imagery reminds me of one walking the beach throwing stones into the ocean. Nice piece!
So nice to see you here, Tekia.. Thanks for the kind words, dear poetic friend…
I guess beaches and oceans have a real soothing effect on us poets 😉
A magnificently captured moment stretched by your eloquence into a peaceful clarity that screams, ‘Eureka’! Oh very, very well done.
I am humbled by your appreciative comments, Mike..thank you ever so much..
Lovely. True. Enjoyed.
Thank you sooooo much, Jamie… I know you would truly appreciate the story of a city..
This is such a wonderful poem! The beach is the magical place that has always reminded me how lucky I am to live in such a great country… even before I moved near the beach. 🙂
Thanks a heap, Rachel…
🙂 Long live those beaches, and the amazing sense of calm they bring to us..
Effortlessly beautiful.
So kind of you to say that, Lisa.. Thank you!
xoxo
Wow!! Beautiful poem, just loved it 🙂
Thank you so much, Yogini.. I’m glad you liked the poem..
yes, the sand is romantic and feather on it.. so so so romantic, the sunny brightness the sea the rain drop and the slippers.. but wait all these because you worded them ..!
Awww…you are one romantic, Surbhi!! And I totally love you for that!!
Thank you sooooo much for your kind words, babe… muah!