should they ask,
I have gone to blue,
I have gone to green stillnesses,
to the bright-lipped lake
where the reeds still recall
that the wanting is often
greater than ever the having,
and that some days the rift
is only the start
of a different-directioned journey
so should they ask,
I have gone back,
back to the tranquilities,
back to the waters as they were,
and as they may someday be
tell them I have gone to blue
Poem courtesy and © Sarah Whiteley
This and more beautiful poems are to be found on Sarah’s blog Ebbtide
Sarah’s poems are also featured in her book No Direction but Home and in the Anthology “Indra’s Net Anthology” from Bennison Books.
Deep and powerful words. Blessings to you both.
Thank you kindly , Ben.
Have a great day! 🙂
” have gone back,
back to the tranquilities,
back to the waters as they were,
and as they may someday be
tell them I have gone to blue”
The tone seeps into the reader and leaves a serenity of sureness.
I love it!
Thank you, Sarah! I love those lines too.
as ever,
Francina
Thank you so much for featuring one of my pieces – I’m honored! ❤ ❤
You’re mostly welcome, Sarah, it is my pleasure to share your beautiful poem ❤ ❤
That’s lovely.
Thank you, Elise ! It is my pleasure to share Sarah’s poem.