I saw myself
in the crystal blue
with salt water
in my mouth
with salt water
in my eyes
with coral scratching
my knees
with blood dissipating
in seas
I saw myself
with sand
like freckles
and crust
with skin
like scales
and speck
I saw myself.
thank god,
I saw myself.
I nearly forgot.
– Sheila C
sheila sea 
wonderful poetry!
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Thank you darlin. 🙂
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This is amazing. I love the dripping water-like imagery in this. So good
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Thank you, I appreciate that notice the details. 🙂
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that you noticed*** my goodness, I butchered your response. ☺️
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Lol, even with the little mistake, you’re still a talented writer, no worries 😌
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Aww, thanks Vinny. 💙
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Very nice. Having been attacked by a rip tide before, I understand the feeling here.
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haha, you can’t trust the sea but you need the sea to live. 🙂
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I just don’t turn my back on the Atlantic any more.😉
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I love this poem a lot. So simple, the words and structure, yet so powerful. Or, perhaps the simplicity is what makes it powerful. It has no pretense. It truly touches the heart. Thank you.
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Anne, that’s a such a wonderful to hear.. what a lovely compliment. Thank you for letting me know how you it made you feel. 🙂
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Only a pleasure. And thanks again for sharing. I look forward to reading more of your beautiful poetry.
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Beautifully gritty.
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Thank you. 💙
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❤
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Beautiful words!! 💖
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Thank you, I try my best. 🙂
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Such a good poet!
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Thank you, that means a lot coming from you. I love your writing. 🙂
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Really? Wow! Thanks!
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Yes, absolutely! 🙂
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