The Sea-Man's Return

Swept away
the last colour 
of sunset,
Ocean in his eyes,
winds  and waves
the sea-man loved.

Forever gone
the late-song
of night birds,
crushed corals,
sand and rocks
the sea-man loved.

Blown afar
the harvest seeds,
Flowers in his heart,
Petals in bloom,
Pale-pink blossoms
the sea-man loved.

Found and lost
the light of stars,
Alone He sailed 
through narrow paths,
to mountain'shadows
the sea-man loved.

In hope to smell
the scent of her hair,
In hope to wipe
rain off her lips,
In hope to taste
her roasting- chestnuts,

to mend regrets
with just one kiss.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 12/24/2019 4:41:00 PM
Love the romantic write. love phyl
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Date: 12/6/2019 9:31:00 PM
Beautiful comments! Char! I concur!
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Date: 11/3/2019 9:38:00 PM
A lovely read and a kind thought for the Sea-Man..,subtle coloring and seashells and sand and love;-)
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Date: 10/23/2019 12:58:00 PM
Certainly a pleasure to read your thoughts once again...TAH
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Date: 10/13/2019 8:26:00 PM
Charmaine, So nice to find this poem this fine evening. I read all the comments from your well wishing poet friends. Your poem reminded, how I miss the solitary life of the Sea. I recall days of angry crested waves, spray of foam, the deep grey troughs of a sea state 7, often made the horizon disappear, seeming to swallow our little ship. Thanks for reminding me. -Richard
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Date: 9/28/2019 12:17:00 PM
Oh, it is so wonderful to read your poetry again, Charmaine. There are never enough uplifting, romantic poems to read here. I delight in your words and hope you and Christina are well and happy! Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 9/24/2019 11:23:00 AM
this is really beautiful
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/24/2019 12:54:00 PM
Thanks so much Jack Horne.
Date: 9/24/2019 7:25:00 AM
Beautiful write Charmaine, what romantic longing looks like. Kudos.
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/24/2019 12:55:00 PM
Thanks for reading Phil.
Date: 9/24/2019 12:16:00 AM
What love should be....wonderful;-)
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/24/2019 12:56:00 PM
Hi keith ,Thanks for reading.
Date: 9/23/2019 9:28:00 AM
Wow! I absolutely love the last stanza.
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/24/2019 12:57:00 PM
Hey..Thanks for reading James.Am so glad you love it .Hope to see some new posts from you too.
Date: 9/21/2019 5:15:00 PM
There is so much poignant beauty in your words, Charm! It has been a while since you last posted, but it was worth the wait! A fav for me. ~ Warm regards, my friend. // paul
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/24/2019 1:00:00 PM
Am so glad you stop by Paul.Thanks so much for reading.
Date: 9/20/2019 6:53:00 PM
a familar theme of yours but in a very different way, seeing it as the things the sea-man loves. I just saw a mermaid contest and was thinking when I clicked on this, maybe it's a mer-man!!Anyway, you always write so charmingly. No wonder your name is Charma. Thanks for your sweet words at my poems, my friend.
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/21/2019 7:45:00 AM
Thanks for your input sweet Andrea...So happy you stopped by :)
Date: 9/20/2019 11:43:00 AM
Love he format of this poem, i was thinking of doing something in a similar style, has been a while since i wrote like this...if only a kiss could mend regrets...
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/20/2019 5:19:00 PM
Thanks Silent One...In reality a kiss won't mend regrets..but that is what's beautiful in poetry...We can write dreams .Thanks for stopping by :)
Date: 9/18/2019 10:02:00 PM
Whew! That last line is so simple yet so very powerful ~ I really enjoyed this.
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/20/2019 5:20:00 PM
Thanks so much.
Date: 9/18/2019 8:21:00 PM
I simply love this. It's a awesome write. Blessings for you
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/20/2019 5:20:00 PM
Thanks so much
Date: 9/18/2019 7:49:00 PM
A poetic write that has romance slathered all over it and through it also. "In hope to smell the scent of her hair, In hope to wipe rain off her lips, In hope to taste her roasting- chestnuts," - WOW!
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/20/2019 5:21:00 PM
Thanks so much for your lovely comment.
Date: 9/18/2019 5:32:00 PM
What a touching story Charma, so glad you're posting again, beautiful writing!
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/20/2019 5:23:00 PM
Thanks so much John :)
Date: 9/18/2019 5:05:00 PM
Charmaine! Beautiful poem and going into FAVs! "In hope to wipe rain off her Lips! You are truly a unique poet and my inspiration. Panagiota Thank you again for acknowledging my Haiku today!
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/18/2019 5:12:00 PM
Thanks for your kindness..I am honoured by your comment..Thanks for reading.
Date: 9/18/2019 4:32:00 PM
ah, the choices we have to make, beautifully expressed. Long time no see Charmy, hope all is well with you. Take care Richard
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/18/2019 4:41:00 PM
Hi Richard..I'm fine Thanks..Just too busy to have decent time to read you all my friends ..and to find some time to write..but am trying to be here every now and then.Thanks for reading and for your kind comment.
Date: 9/18/2019 4:31:00 PM
Look who snuck back in and posted something wonderful for us to find. Hey there Charmaine, it is so nice to see you again and to see your poetry again. This was beautiful, oh what he wouldn't do for that kiss, to mend those long held regrets. I loved the journey your poem took me on today. I hope you plan on sticking around for a while. It is wonderful to see you here again.
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/18/2019 4:40:00 PM
Hello Chris...I am doing my best to find some time to be able to read all my poet friends ..you included..Thanks for stopping by with your kind comment.
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