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beyond this port
by Kathleen Wilsondrawn to a free
connection to open sea
a path leads beyond the upper edge
one broad stroke
tidal mouth of infinity
indicates everything
beyond salt marshes
mangrove seagrass swamp
all that is known by crocodile
green sea turtle sturgeon and pawpaw
beyond anchored boats
in harbor that we are
the unspeakable simplicity
such vast unknown
finally sweeps turquoise blue
on white relief
such clarity of the deep
beyond this port
11/11/2008 Author's Note: for Three Generations
Posted on 11/12/2008
Copyright © 2026 Kathleen Wilson
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 11/12/08 at 06:33 AM I wish I could be this poetic. Outstanding, as always. |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 11/12/08 at 12:48 PM The sea does this to people doesn't it. The vast expanse opening into everything and nothing at the same time. Really nice write lady. |
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