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Candlewitch
Candlewitch
Mar 13, 2010 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Tidepools

Tidepools


My heart consists
of flawed pearls
and crushed seashells

I was conceived
in a whirlwind wounding
of my beloved ocean

Conch to my ear
I beckon to mermaids song
and sirens serenade

I tingle
to the thrill
of her thunderous waves

I smolder with a blaze
no mere lake can touch
I need the vast drowning of seas

I dread never
to behold
her sparkling jewels again

phantom of my birth
looms over me
in earthly plight

Forever landlocked and dreaming
fitfully the sweat of my brow
is shared by our salt...

— Candlewitch, Mar 13, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Northwestern Wisconsin USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Edgar Allan Poe, William Blake, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Carlos Castaneda, Jim Morrison, the whole of Neopoet and many more., Candlewitch

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pamela

16 years 2 months ago

Dear C., this sings to a

Dear C., this sings to a part of my soul that loves the ocean. You really struck a chord. P.
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear P.

Thank you for telling me and making me smile. Always, Cat
xena465

xena465

16 years 2 months ago

This is beautiful Cat. I

This is beautiful Cat. I sense something deeper in this poem, personal, that has a locked meaning. I love the sensitive tingle it gives me. 5 stars and a nominate...a follow up poem would be nice Cat. Rosina xena465
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Rosina

You are right, and very intuitive. There is a deeper secret here ;) I'm glad you liked it. Always, Cat
ID

Ink Dragon

16 years 2 months ago

Cat!

This is one of your best. I love it! It made me think of the little mermaid... I watched the black and white movie when I was a kid, and have never forgotten the images. I will not forget this poem either. Yours, ~Nina
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Hello Nina

Why what a wonderful thing to say! I'm a little mermaid fan, too. Always, Cat
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Cat

Nina is right this is one of your best and has a pulse of life while combining the fantasy and the real ... dont ask me why but I thought of a mother it was your end lines bravo dear one ... you nailed this one Love and hugs Jayne-Chloe
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Jayne-Chloe

I am flattered that you think this piece is one of my best. Interesting impressions. Thank you Dear. Love, Cat
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lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Grand

Wow, I loved reading this and it is one of your best, and there is many. I agree with Pamela. It sings. Dear Cat. Well written and a pleasure to read. Love Lyz. XX
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Cat

Congrates on the spotlight ... well done and dropping off your stars I nominated and forgot your pretties Love Jayne-Chloe x x x
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear One

LOL! Thank you for the stars, they light up the darkest night. Love, me
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poewriter58

16 years 2 months ago

Cat

Congrats on spotlight. It looks like it has all been said. You know how much the ocean means to me. So this poem had a very personal meaning Beautiful wording as always Chrys
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Sweet Chrys

Thank you so much. I do know how you love the ocean. I have a great memory. The title of your first book was, The Lady Is An Ocean, right? Love, Cat
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Hi Barry

It is good to see you. Thank you for your kind comments. Always, Cat
themoonman

themoonman

16 years 2 months ago

Cat...

I believe you must be a water girl... great poem!
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Ah, Richard...

I am an Aquarius on the Picean cusp. If you hold with such store. I owe you a p.m. I'll write soon. Thank you! Always, Cat
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Eph

It is very nice to meet you and see you here on my page. I've read a few of your poems and I think they are fantastic. I love the Jim Morrison quote! I have four felines so the old home front is very hairy, to say the least, LOL! Always, Cat
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Judy

You and Rosina both have a nose for sensing my secrets. It is a special gift of yours. Thank you. Love, Cat
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Hello Licia

It is so good to meet you me matey! I appreciate your reading and commenting on my little piece, very kind of you! I hope to see you around the site. Always, Cat
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Wow!

Thank you so very much, Licia! Always, Cat
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Lonnie

16 years 2 months ago

Better Late than Never!

Sorry I got to this so late, Cat, but my five stars are added with lots of good wishes and a big hug! Truly a memorable poem!
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Hello Whitetea

Thank you for your kind response. I think your own work is wonderful. Always, Cat
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ziggy

16 years 2 months ago

hi

hi cat another gem to add to your sparking collection , more to these words than meets the eye last stanza brill ,,,,,,,,,,,ziggy
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

My Dear Ziggy

I'm so glad you liked it. I can always count on you to say what you most caught your attention, dear friend. Always, Cat
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sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 2 months ago

The lady the sea.

Dear lady, The sea and I have benn friends for years now be it if she is angry or happy no difference to a place. She is a fine piece of life that has a clue to a man like myself. Understand or not your choice to make. She has sen't a rouge wave to me and a flower no other took the time to see. I laugh as that day I said to myself you Steven A. Kacer should not go as the men on the boat had little respect for her. I placed boot to that boat my choice to make. With sadness in my heart I as the red sea did do it's part to place the anger of the lady I love. I can say only this that I enjoyed your placement of words. And if you are three hundred miles out and a flower is to be in a patty that should not have benn to the blue of the wave. Look to where you stand and find a safe place. I will forever remember the flower men't I think for me. Steven A. Kacer
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Steven

That is an enchanted story. Thank you for choosing to share it with me. Always, Cat
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sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 2 months ago

Story

Please understand me my lady. It is not a story. It is a picture from my true life. So good luck and Gods speed to the next morrow of yours.
lou

lou

16 years 2 months ago

Water Spirt

Cat this poem felt as fresh as the sea, it really created a lovely feeling. lou x