I listened to the message of the water
as the waves lapped and splashed on the rocks
At first, I thought it was inviting me
to dive deep
to trust the cool darkness
and the baptizing waves
For the tiniest of seconds
my mind grew dark
as the tricky light of the clouds
passed across the sun
I turned and found the place
where the rocks were both
smooth and rough all at once
full of the earth’s energy
each stone delivering a surge
in both my hands and feet
The waves splashing against
the ancient log told me to
stop ~ listen to waves
feel ~ smell the cool, clean water air
taste the humidity
sit ~ breathe
I heard what the water had to say
its message soft, but loud and clear
it brought a smile to my face
and a relaxed peace to my heart
I listened, my heart listened and I received the message of the water
©words and photo Alexis Rose
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
Thank you! I haven’t read that book, it sounds very interesting! 😊
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I love this! Such a great visual of what it feels like to be near water. Have you read “Blue Mind”? It’s so good. It’s about the benefits of being in or around water. ❤
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No problem! 🖤
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Thank You! 😊
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Love this! So beautifully written 🖤
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Thank you, Ali 😊
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What a wonderful title. This brought me to the water’s edge. A place I love to be.
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Thank you
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Thank you, Drew. Thinking about you and sending your eyes lots of love.
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There is something special and magical about listening to the sea. Beautifully and perfectly depicted here.
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Thank you, Caz ❤️❤️
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I really like how you’ve made it lull like the water, with that bit of doubt and darkness at one point, then hope and positivity at the end as you hear the message of the water. Beautifully done ♥
Caz xx
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Thank you, Jina. I appreciate that feedback. That is exactly what I wanted to convey.
😊💕
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Thank you, Nicole 💐
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I like how it starts with a little mystery, then becomes dark and then ends in a lighthearted tone.
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Reblogged this on Art by Nicole Corrado.
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Thank You!!
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Thank you friend! 😊
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It’s a joy to read your poem. Thanks for your great work. May you continue to have the grace to share the beauty of your heart!
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Really enjoyed this. Good thoughts.:)
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Thank you! ❤️
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Beautiful Alexis
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just have to weather it and rely on those who can help us through it. thank you for the love, hugs back, my dear friend, you always warm my heart
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They don’t last forever, and it’s extremely bumpy to ride them out. Sending you love from across the sea.
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i am doing ok my friend, storms don’t last forever
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You’re most welcome!
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Thank you, Gina. I hope you are hanging in there my friend. ❤️
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Thank you, Michelle 💕
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Thank you! ❤️
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i feel a deep calmness from your words and the water just adds to the tranquility of your thoughts
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Oh, Alexis Rose…this is powerful, Sisterfriend.
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This is beautiful. Well done, Alexis.
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