Poem: “What is it About the Sea?”

(Image properly of FBC, Omnia Caelum Studios València. All Rights Reserved)

What is it about the sea?

About the seashore?

What is it about the grains of sand that carelessly I move around with my bare feet?

What makes the tides stop where they do and not continue towards you?

What is it about salty waves and sunny days beneath the tiny shade of sea grapes?

You stand within the moon’s reflection on the waters dark and black,

and stretch your fingers towards me,

towards I, who stands upon the land,

I, who little understands,

and who now counts the grains of sand looking for blessings,

knowing that you are the Sea,

and that you live so close to me.

C.2022, Francis Bravo Cabrera, 09 APR 2022, Miami Beach, Florida (USA)

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  1. Avatar de equipsblog equipsblog dice:
    04/09/2022 a las 16:37

    A lovely poem with an almost child-like quality of fathoming the sea.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      04/09/2022 a las 20:39

      Nothing wiser than a child when it comes to the spirit of it all…
      Thank you so much!

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      1. Avatar de equipsblog equipsblog dice:
        04/10/2022 a las 07:45

        You’re welcome, Francisco.

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  2. Avatar de jonicaggiano jonicaggiano dice:
    04/09/2022 a las 16:49

    Beautiful image Francis. I love the method and imagery of the sea and its mystery and our close connection to it. An engaging and lovely piece and tribute to the sea. Hope you all are truly blessed this day. ❤️🤗🦋 love, hugs and blessings our friends.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      04/09/2022 a las 20:38

      Thank you so much Joni! Both of you are such beautiful people blessed and a blessing!

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      1. Avatar de jonicaggiano jonicaggiano dice:
        04/09/2022 a las 21:12

        Thank you Francis we feel the same way about you two. Thank you for your kind words. Big hugs and love ❤️ Joni and Scott

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      2. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
        04/10/2022 a las 10:44

        You’re very welcome Joni 😊 our love to you and Scott 🌹♥️🙏🏻

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  3. Avatar de spwilcen spwilcen dice:
    04/09/2022 a las 17:44

    Delightful. Because you wrote, this, I was there.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      04/09/2022 a las 20:37

      Thank you so much Espie!

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  4. Avatar de elvira797mx elvira797mx dice:
    04/09/2022 a las 18:12

    Hermoso poema y fotografía, casi siento la brisa marina. Gracias por compartir, Francis.
    Saludos.
    Elvira

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      04/09/2022 a las 20:37

      Hola Elvira, cuanto me alegro 😊

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      1. Avatar de elvira797mx elvira797mx dice:
        04/09/2022 a las 20:40

        Hola Francis! Gracias 😊

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      2. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
        04/09/2022 a las 20:41

        Un abrazo mi querida amiga.

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      3. Avatar de elvira797mx elvira797mx dice:
        04/09/2022 a las 20:43

        Otro más, mi querido amigo. 😊

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  5. Avatar de Brad Osborne Brad Osborne dice:
    04/10/2022 a las 05:16

    Oh, my friend, there is something truly magical about the sea. We are drawn to it, captivated by it, and reminded how big and unknown our world really is. Your poem touches on our inherent love for the ocean and describes it in the most beautiful of language. Loved this, Francisco!

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      04/10/2022 a las 10:37

      Thank you so much my friend!

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  6. Avatar de beth beth dice:
    04/10/2022 a las 05:21

    It is impossible to resist the sirens of the sea

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      04/10/2022 a las 10:37

      Yes, quite impossible indeed Beth…

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  7. Avatar de janetsm janetsm dice:
    04/11/2022 a las 13:17

    Lovely, Francis.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      04/11/2022 a las 15:43

      Thank you Janet.

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  8. Avatar de ourcrossings ourcrossings dice:
    04/12/2022 a las 04:26

    Yet another wonderful poem, Francisco 🙂 I’ve always loved how the ocean makes me feel

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      04/12/2022 a las 08:44

      Yea, there’s something very special about the ocean. Thank you so much Aiva. All the best,
      Francis 😊

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