The Search Poem by Sonya Florentino
The Search
I walked along the shore to find some shells
But found none - they all had sunk
to the bottom of the ocean
I took a walk in search of memories
But they were buried
Deep beneath the sea
I walked along the shore
in search of shells
Instead.. I found a little girl
Who told me it was time we said goodbye
And finally to leave it all behind
I walked along the shore
To find some peace of mind
I found no shells
But I carried home a smile
All these lines are so plaintive and perfectly understated. I love each line so much.
A gentle letting go, finely crafted and perfectly voiced. For some reason I am reminded of some of e e cummings' work - and that's high praise indeed! Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Such a creative descriptive way of coming to terms with past memories and moving forward. The shells make a beautiful image in mind as having spent so much of my childhood on a beach, I can relate to this poem so well. 10 Karin Anderson
Simply beautiful, Sonya. That little girl you used to be adds the perfect elegiac touch.10/10. Always your friend, Sandra
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Leaving your past behind you....and a new beginning......