Gratitude Bejeweled
Grey rock and liquid gold sunshine
Ocean at the end of the world
Kisses my feet on infinity sand.
Dancing wave and gratitude bejeweled
The hands on the clock count in diamond minutes.
Coffee pierces salty air
My fingernails copper against clay cup
Cream and silver spoon
Romantic dreams of feasting in company of stars.
Slow waltz toward dusk
With ink and parchment in hand
Lyre and ebony violin chords distant
Between sunset and moonrise
Affirmative rebirth.
Happy Thanksgiving in your traditional and untraditional celebrations!
Photo by Alexandra Fuller
Susi Bocks
You’ve conveyed a deep sense of peace with your gratitude in this piece, Jaya! <3
Annabel
Your imagination knows no boundaries, Jaya! A lethal poetic weapon that touches even the most rigid hearts. What a treasure you are! 💗
Jaya Avendel
Thank you deeply, Annabel!
Annabel
My pleasure, dear Jaya!
Unwanted Life
The line “The hands on the clock count in diamond minutes” gives a whole new meaning to time is money. Your words really do paint quite an image in the mind. Great poem
D. Wallace Peach
You poem made me want to walk that beach with my coffee, ink and parchment. Beautiful, Jaya.
Aspen Hite
Just beautiful! Glorious phrasing throughout, but my favorite came at the end: ‘Between sunset and moonrise… Affirmative rebirth.’ 💜
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Aspen!
Jacqui Murray
The hand is haunting, more so with the words. A violin and waltz–you’re speaking my language.
Jaya Avendel
I love this comment, Jacqui! Thank you.
Jeff Flesch
As I read this, I am only a few feet from the sea, which is one of my fav places on the planet. The sea always feels like the space in between, a cosmic relation of mystery and reality, combined into one very gratifying experience. Gorgeous poem, Jaya! Happy belated Thanksgiving.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jeff! I love that you read this at the perfect time.
Jeff Flesch
You’re welcome, Jaya! It was the perfect time, indeed.
poeticallyyours360
well written, tone of softness that lands perfectly and with a beautiful sentiments to follow!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you!
Michele Lee
This is so gorgeous, Jaya! 💖 You have an amazing talent of turning each line into a poetic gem. ✨
Jaya Avendel
Thank you deeply, Michele!
Michele Lee
My pleasure, Jaya. 😊
I'm All Booked Up YA
We love the imagery of the beach!
Cindy Georgakas
Such beautiful sentiments. rich imagery and love your wording Jaya. Happy Thanksgiving dear! 💗
Jaya Avendel
Same to you, Cindy! Hope you had a great one.
Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com
Happy Thanksgiving ✨
haoyando
Ocean does give one the impression of “the end of the world.” And the ending is wonderful too. We all seek that affirmativeness…
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Ingrid
Happy Thanksgiving to you Jaya 💖
barbaraleaver
Great imagery. Brings back memories of walking along the shoreline
Jaya Avendel
Love that this evoked memory for you!
Lucia’s Fiction
Happy thanksgiving 🍁 💙
theusedlife
Beautiful work. Happy Thanksgiving!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Hey! Did someone mention coffee!? 🙂 😉 here I am!
Coffee pierces salty hair … me personally I would love to breath salty hair because that would mean to be close to the sea <3
HAPPY Thanksgiving dear Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Claudia! Coffee is a year-round drink. Hope you had a lovely untraditional or traditional Thanksgiving too. <3
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Yes, I had thanks!
Untraditional since here we are not that used to party.
paeansunplugged
Awesome imagery, Jaya…I can’t pick a favourite line as your entire poem is fabulous. ❤️
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much, Punam!
paeansunplugged
My pleasure always, Jaya. 😊