My Mind’s Eye

From where I was standing,

I saw beauty everywhere.

The gulls appeared to know me,

As if they recognized my stare.

My mind’s eye scanned the horizon,

Rousing dull shades into vibrant hues,

Melancholy grays,

Into sapphire blues.

Moving quickly,

I traversed the mud and the trash.

I saw snowflakes and crystals,

As I watched the waves crash.

The storm the eve before,

Left puddles, wind, and freezing air…

But on the coast that morning,

Not a surfer,

Nor I,

Had a single care.

—Janet

Inspired by the Word of the Day Challenge: Dream


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6 responses to “My Mind’s Eye”

  1. msjadeli Avatar

    Erma’s a sharp cookie. I’m glad she jumpstarted your post and made it go vroom. beautiful photo!

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    1. Janet Avatar

      Thank you!! 🙂

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    2. msjadeli Avatar

      You are welcome.

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  2. A Curious Introvert Avatar

    Beautiful photo and poem!

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    1. Janet Avatar

      Thank you!

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  3. Gilberto Avatar
    Gilberto

    I wonder if others see and feel your words as easily as I do

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