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Following the Sun

Katie Frances Hartless

ocean, summer, travels

The ocean’s yawn is never-ending,

jaws gaped,

shore defending.

It longs to nap the whole day through

but morning rays scold the youth,

escort it swiftly to its dune,

for it must learn it’s not polite to snore,

and slothfulness will not be ignored.

The weary tide grabs hold of mother’s hand

resigned to rest a while on cool, grey sands.

© 2023 | K.Hartless

Cover Art: Katie M. Berggren

17 responses to “Following the Sun”

yourplateormine967244485

This is just so special and preciously delightful. Love the imagery and personification of the sea and the youthful nature of a young child! 💖💖💖💖🥰
Reminds me of my two year old godson and one year old goddaughter!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you ever so kindly. I wrote this poem in my journal with my own daughter napping on my lap. I love those moments where all your tasked with is listening. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. 💜💜
  
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  1. yourplateormine967244485
    
    You are so welcome 🙏 💖
    
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Tricia Sankey

Love the description of the ocean yawn, soo good!!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Tricia. 💜
  
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  1. Tricia Sankey
    
    💝
    
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Ritish Sharma

This poem beautifully captures the energy and personality of the ocean 💗. The personification and use of imagery add depth and playfulness to the piece. Great work!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Many thanks, Ritish. Usually when I make it seaside, I’m depleted. The sea nourishes me and this poem I think speaks to that need to rest. 💜
  
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  1. Ritish Sharma
    
    My pleasure 💗🙌
    
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Daedalus Lex

Hey K. You’re so good at making those rhymes and near-rhymes work!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Why thanks, Lex. I resist the rhyme but it seems to cling to my verse. I’m glad you enjoy it.💜 I’d like to be able to contain it more at times.
  
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  1. Daedalus Lex
    
    Well you often hit the sweet spot between resistance and indulgence 🙂
    
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beth

perfect pairing !

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Beth. I’ve never slept
  Better in my life than seaside.
  
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Tom

Really enjoyed the contrasting personifications you explored here using such charming imagery – lovely peaceful piece, K! 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you kindly, Tom. I wish I had more days to dawdle away at the shore, catching imagery. 💜
  
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sandyroybessandbugzy

There is so much I love about this poem I wish I could have written it myself. The sea is always tugging at one’s heart. Thank you K.

Sandy ________________________________

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