A Coast's Return
The vacuum
of the storm
drew all blood
to reveal
the teeming floor.
In the cyclic path,
the ocean
refills the basin
completely,
following the edges
of each island,
and contour.
-Robert L. Jackson III
Written for the Poet's United Midweek Motif of 'Reunion'
Like where you took the prompt..was watching Hurricane Irma on the news..incredible the way it works, toying with the sea.
ReplyDeleteA fine metaphor of possibility--a good one if to overcome loss,a scary one if to continue ignorance and false truth. Pow!
ReplyDelete... and the ocean (and Tampa Bay) went away, only to return to the shoreline in a violent reunion. Well written.
ReplyDeleteA superb interpretation of the theme. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat was very eerie when the waves drew back. I am happy it returned and covered the sea floor again. Were you safe from the storm, Rob?
ReplyDeleteYes, no real problems.
Deletethis is so current. I love the image it brings to my mind. sad but profound. great write.
ReplyDeleteIf only Irma could read it..the power in it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely commanding, Rob.
Luv your 'out-of-the-box' response to the prompt Rob
ReplyDeleteMuch 😍 love
Vividly decsribed!
ReplyDeleteA unique take on reunion. This is wonderful, Rob.
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