Feb 12
Here I Stay
Here I stay
between land and sea
neither here nor there
ribs and keel stuck fast
waves wash over and through
marked by tides and storms
you watch time’s passage
by my disappearance
timbers sent seaward
ship logs and maps
float toward shore
proof that I once sailed forth
north and south along the currents
in and out of ports
carrying cargo and crew
long gone now
barnacles, and chitons
have laid themselves
along my curves
content to remain
a part of land
a part of sea
neither here nor there
here I stay
Pamela Olson, 2/11/08
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A poem is exactly here, between shore and sea, between I and Thou, the wastes of time and salt infinity. A great place to sing, wouldn’t you say?
The strong sense of being adrift weaves through this whole poem. The photo is amazing. A nice compliment to the words.
A gem of a poem
I’m glad you aren’t leaving!