TREASURES
You wonder what the two pieces
of driftwood
means to me.
They had casually been thrown up on the shore.
Pieces of beauty that travelled far
they have so much to tell
Of oceans, people, fear and hope.
If I were a painter with the fame of Van Gogh
I might paint it so you could see.
It is not just discarded wood.
They were polished by life
Roughened by salt and sand
Battered whilst still in human domain.
I shall sand them, gently polish
with natural oil.
Then make an honoured corner with
Driftwood and shells.
© miriam ivarson
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Miriam, a superlative poem to start my weekend! 😀 You’ve given the pieces of driftwood a voice and a hint of the precious and amazing lives they’ve seen, captured the magic inherent in everything around us which normally we take for granted! Yes, do polish these pieces of driftwood and give them an honoured corner in your home … it seems you have many beautiful shells to join them! Happy Weekend, my friend! Hugs Xx ❤️
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Ahhh …, Annika, how beautiful your comment sings. Thank you. You express so much of what I feel, these driftwoods have a lot to tell. I used to collect pieces around the coast of the island where I was born. Treasures.
You are right in that there are many treasures around us. We need to still our mind and just see .. or feel.
Shells now, of those I have many beautiful and interesting ones. 💖🌻.
Miriam
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Only imagination can release the possibilities provided by the sea’s detritus. Your poem, Miriam, helps us to follow that journey of discovery.
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Thank you, Roland, your comment warms my heart. We can find treasures everywhere, to me it was by the sea as I grew there. For you maybe the moors….., the main thing is we see the beauty around us.
Miriam
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Beautiful poem, Miriam. I’ve always been fascinated by driftwood.
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Thank you, Jill, I really enjoy hearing your happy comment.
Don’t you feel there is a history that in a way transmits to you via your
hands and eyes.
Miriam
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Well said. I know exactly what you mean. Where have you been, little driftwood?
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A lovely imaginary, Miriam and yes they must have seen so much over the years. Lovely picture too.
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“They were polished by life…” Indeed such treasures speak of their journey, which can only be interpreted by a sensitive poet. I am glad they inspired you Miriam, to write a beautiful poem in their honor. Lovely!
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I love driftwood. Wish I had more of it to use as art.
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Such a lovely poem, Miriam, and I love these lines:
“Pieces of beauty that traveled far
they have so much to tell
Of oceans, people, fear and hope.”
You have brought those pieces of driftwood to life, and oh, the stories I’m sure they could tell. I can just imagine them all spiffed up and polished, resting in a cozy corner with shells in your home.
Beautiful and I hope you’re enjoying your weekend,
Lauren
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You weave these objects into the poem with reverence, giving them the same import as they have in life as memories.
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Treasures given by the ocean and earth are valuable indeed. I love your vision.
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A beautiful collection of images presented both visually and in poetry. Your devotion to natural beauty brings peace. We need this especially now. Thanks for sharing your work.
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Thank you for your appreciative comment, it warms the heart.
I do love nature as you have noticed and your comment that this brings peace gladdens me.
Miriam
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It might be that we’re all like driftwood and need a little sanding as we come back stronger and more refined in our selves… jc
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Yes, Jc, we can all do with the care and attention that was afforded to
the driftwood.
Miriam
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As snow comes on a desolate land it feels good to be taken to another dimension! B
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Dear B, thank you for this peaceful and harmonious comment. I guess you have it quite
cold at yours now. 🙂
Miriam
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Miriam, your thoughts are beautiful. 🙂 🙂 Have you moved to another blogging platform?
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Thank you for your warming and kind words.
No, I have not moved and have just posted a post now to explain my long absence….., proud you noticed. 🤗
Miriam
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