If in the whisper of sea,
the rolling rush and breathy brush of storm-tossed waves,
kissing the shore,
you dream of moon-song,
then wake to hear the symphony of light lingering–
take my hand, in the peach-petaled sun-glow,
to walk through shadows,
there beneath the craggy cliffs
still heart-haunted, the universe rests—yet–
listen. Do you hear summer sing?
Through open windows, ghosts soar
embracing hereafter, as flowers bloom again,
as love blooms again, as the sky blooms pink and red—again
and again, and again.
Yesterday was our wedding anniversary. It’s been a long, difficult year, and Covid with new variants is still here, but with vaccinations, the world–at least my part of the world–is opening up again. The Oracle always knows. We had a beautiful day yesterday, though we didn’t go to the beach this year. (There will be photos on Monday.)
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
I’ve just posted my Oracle poem. I wasn’t getting it and didn’t use many of the words. I thought I was writing something completely unrelated. Then I read yours…
Happy anniversary! I hope you had wonderful day! Sorry, I didn’t know yesterday. It’s ours next Sunday. Just the time zone difference 🙂
Thank you!
Yes, yours, mine, and Kerfe’s are all connected, even if you didn’t use many of her words. 😀
Friday/Sunday–pretty close. 😀What time of day did you get married? And what I said about day trips? So that’s what we did–outings on Friday and Saturday.
Very strange when that happens!
We were married at 11.30 am at the mairie of the 3e arrondissement of Paris. It was very ‘intimate’ just our parents and eldest daughter 🙂
And we were married at 12:30, so we both had wedding the same time of day. 😀 My parents and husband’s parents didn’t have big weddings, so we were the first on both sides. It wasn’t crazy big though. 😀
If I can find where we put the box of photos, I’ll post one of my wedding this year.
Oh, I hope you can find it! 😀
The girls had them out last time they were here. Hope they didn’t go back up to the attic…
I do, too. 😀
🙂
Beautiful poem. Happy anniversery.
Thank you so much!
I did dream of moon-song! I think your message is the bridge between Jane’s and mine. And happy anniversary! I’m glad it was a good one. (K)
Thank you so much! So funny that you dreamed of moon-song. We were out yesterday, and I’m catching up–I will have to read yours and Jane’s now.
Isn’t it great to be getting out again?
Yes, it is!
So beautiful!
Thank you, Lucy!
Beautiful. ♥ Happy anniversary. 🙂
Thank you, Robin! 😀
Congratulations on your anniversary: even the Oracle is in a celebratory mood 😊🎊🎉
Thank you, Ingrid! She was–she always knows!❤️ 😀
Your poetry is sigh worthy as akways, so beautiful! Happy anniversary!
Awww–that is so sweet, Rene. Thank you very much.
You’re so deserving!
This is such a lovely poem and perfect for a wedding anniversary. Happy anniversary!!
Thank you very much, Liz!
You’re most welcome, Merril!
This is such a lovely tribute for your anniversary! ❤ I am so touched ❤
Yours,
David
Thank you so much, David. I’m so pleased that this poem touched you so. 💙
The Oracle certainly does know. Happy Anniversary.
Thank you so much, Ken! She does know–it’s amazing!😀
Beautiful poem, Merril! Happy anniversary!❤️
Thank you very much, Jill! ❤️
As delicate as lace.
And Happy Anniversary 🙂
Pat
Thank you so much for reading, Pat! 💙
Happy Anniversary, Merril (& hubby)!!!! 🎉🍷🍷
Yes, the Oracle did well!
Its rosy words of ongoing love are definitely an anniversary gift!
Thank you very much! ❤️
Happy belated anniversary! (It was Mick and my anniversary of meeting each other 🙂 )
A beautiful collaboration with the Oracle.
Thank you, and aww, now it’s an extra special day. 💙 We realized our first date was 50 years ago this past December! So, the champagne was for that, too. 😀
Sweet! And how lovely. 50 years is something to celebrate for sure! 💞
It is!💙
Absolutely stunning! Happy Anniversary 🙂
Thank you so much! 😀