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With Open Heart I am Coming Home

With Open Heart I am Coming Home

Waves take me away
and throw me
into the arms of uncertainty
where the vast ocean of the unknown
swallows and devours.
On timely moments the same waves
bring me back to the shore and feed me,
not of seaweeds and salt,
but of comfort in the shelter of shells.
Again the waves will take me back
into the blues’ vast                                       
but I know I can always come home 
because on the way,
my heart unfolds by the breeze
and I learn in the voyage to trust.

                                      
--Bernadete vdw, '25
 

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Bernie Martin

I have a deep liking for poems that use nature as a metaphor. And what better examples to use than the wind and the waves. Plus they alliterative. And as metaphors for life's progress, something us humans think we control but do we. So there comes a time when we have to trust that what is mapped out for us is done with the best intention and will only let us get swallowed and devoured up to a point. I love the alliteration of shore, seaweed, salt, shelter and shells. But then I would wouldn't I. A very philosophical piece which I guess is open to a number of interpretations not just mine. 

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Bernadete van d...

Not “just” yours? This is a brilliant interpretation, Bernie. I couldn’t have done better.
”Will only get us swallowed and devoured up to a point”. Exactelly! 
If you just read it, I would be happy enough, but taking the time to reflect and sharing 
what you think, it’s a real heart warming. Thank you!     B 
 

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Bernie Martin

Cheers Bernadette. I cannot just read a poem. I have to let the words I am reading take me to the places they were meant to. It's like for a period of around 15 minutes I drown in the words and they gradually reveal a meaning to me. Not always right of course but hey it was such fun while it lasted. I find reading the words like that rewards. 

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Marion

Riding the tides of life and trusting the elements to keep one safe. I love the idea of seeking comfort and shelter from a seashell. A beautiful piece of poetry x

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Bernadete van d...

Hi Marion, I know you’re very much in touch with the elements,
specially the sea, waves, wind, storms. I love metaphors and cannot help
using the elements in nature in my poetry. It’s like I “see” metaphors in 
everything around me. It’s always good receiving your thoughts. Take care Marion. 

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Bernadete van d...

Rory, did you say F yeah!?
Then I say awesome you read and liked this.   

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