what adventure will we have
what discoveries will we make
patiently awaiting our destiny
continued soft sandy, white beach line
complete with more palm trees
to evade the dastardly sunburn
or will a multitude of tourists accost us
drunken, boisterous travelers
noisy, gregarious children
we continue silently
fingers crossed for peace and solitude
a place to let our hair down and inhibitions to roam
Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #181
here in the darkness
the comfort of silence
gives me respite
moments of discomfort
turn to hours, turn to days
the echo of my own thoughts
my best companion
wrapped up securely from harm
surrounded by nature
ease settles in my bones
eventually
i will find my way back
Redux
humans are guaranteed a physical cost
when conscious effort isn’t applied
to reach an elevated state
to find the place in this world
and in their heads
where all the senses can rest
to let the hustle and bustle of life fall away
there’s freedom when you’ve found that space
leaving the hustle and bustle behind
the urge to serenity presents itself
beautiful flowers in the pond
express themselves naturally
the invitation accepted
Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #68 & VJ’s Weekly Challenge – Urge
To all my beach fans! I’m missing this form of healing. Are you?
the warmth surrounds me
velvet softness cleanses me
peace rises within
Inspired by Sadje’s Sunday Poser #2
Relaxation can occur when I put my mind to it. Sounds silly, doesn’t it? But I really do have to plan for it! And the place where that is best accomplished for me is at the beach. Give me blue water, palm trees, white sand, a cabana to relax and there is literally nothing that will stop me from relaxing. How could I not think I’m in my personal paradise laying next to my semi-conscious hubs listening to the sounds of the ocean and the wildlife circling above? To me, a cloudy day at the beach is better than being embroiled in the day-to-day of the hectic life or even doing the things I enjoy in the privacy of my home. It’s a sense of completely letting go of control, and that is very relaxing to me. The beach is the only place my mind seems to just dispense of the focused habits I force myself to manage in my “real world”. The pics above are from our favorite resort in Cancun and a trip we took to Tulum, Mexico.
Say it with me “Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!” Thanks, Sadje! I will never tire of talking, thinking or being at a beautiful beach! :)
A meandering walk through the forest
smoothed the rough edges of the day,
one filled to the brim with the tediousness
of digits and maddening phone calls.
In the backdrop of shrills and chirps,
stress rolls down the spine and away,
deep breaths in bringing ever quicker relief
as fresh air and sunshine cling like a loved ones hug.
Nature’s smells and sounds have a way
of embedding in our bodies, releasing
the tension so tightly packed in us.
Every little bit we are begins to reconnect to Mother.
rounding the bend
towards home
with windows down
to let moist heat
in the winds
tousle and whip my hair
towards my face
one hand on the wheel
the other
out the window
all five digits wriggling
in the invisible pressure
drumming to the beat
of the swirling music
pressures of the day
ease off my forehead
and slide away
from my body
the setting sun
inspires a smile
my essence at ease
dreams of isolation
a cerebral pull
to a secluded island
a craving for solitude
choosing peace
and nature
escaping to freedom
and bliss
white smooth perfection
envelopes my feet
as i walk
to the horizon
pristine water
saturates my pores
cleans my soul
i’m weightless, so calm
carried away
on the whim of the ocean
the loud silence of the waves
pushing me further to tranquility
I own the perfect island.
I Write Her 