Message of the Water

On By Alexis RoseIn poetry, PTSD

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      

 

32 thoughts on “Message of the Water”

  2. tarnna

    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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  12. 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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