ON THE ROCK
As I sit there on a rock
on the highest top.
Of a little island
surrounded by beauty of the sea
Looking round with a joy that hurts
I see the sea – surrounding me, hear whispers
From the wind talking to the sea and
from glistening rocks, smiling.
Seagulls and terns sail and swoop
with grace and joy, being their pure selves.
Me, I am transfixed to be, just now
part of this peace,
that fills my heart.
Lifting my arms to the sky, I speak
words I never known before
They seem to fill me – like the wind
that lifts the gull.
Scents of heathers drifting down,
Down the rocks
Filling every crevice, filling me.
© miriam ivarson
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Beautiful words that lift the soul and fill it with peace💙
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Thank you dear Luisa, your comment lifts my soul. The poem came as if lyrics to a song so I hummed
it through. 🙂
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I see. Your lines are beautiful and tuneful. 💙💙💙
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I felt the same way!!
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You made me feel that wonderful tranquillity of being beside the sea Miriam, thank you.
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Ahh…, Andrea, how wonderful you felt so. I feel gratitude for your words.
miriam
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Miriam, this is such a wonderful and uplifting poem / song – your words transfix me as I travel on your lilting words to the top of the rocks, arms raised high in praise of life itself. I am moved by the thought of ‘I speak / words I never known before’ A fabulous and ethereal post this Sunday afternoon. hugs xx
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Dear Annika, thank you deeply for your beutiful response, it encourages me to lift my arms high again:)
It gladdens me so that you were touched and you are right about ethereal. That is how this nature is
to me. Hugs 🙂
miriam
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Lovely prose Miriam. Like others mentioned, your words captivated me, lifted me, and filled me. Thanks for soul-nurturing trip!
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I am so touched by your wonderful comment, Brad. To have inspired so much in you makes me happy.
Nature and its stillness speaks direct to the depth of our hearts.
miriam
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Yes, nature is a continual source of beauty, nurturing, and solace for me.
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Ah! the joy of being there, admiring the beauty of Mother Nature is a blessing Miriam. I could feel the tranquility through your words. Thank you for transporting me to such beautiful surroundings.
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Yes, the joy. You would have loved it, Balroop. You are right about the tranquility and I am glad to have conveyed it. I have many times been there and transported myself back (:). There are many places like this on the West Coast of Sweden.
miriam
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Wonderful and nature is always at its best, Miriam. Lovely poem.
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Thank you, Kamal. Nature is indeed the greatest inspirer for all art. Many beautiful buildings have been
created by artists who also loved nature and music has its roots in nature. 🙂
miriam
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Yes I completely agree with your words, Miriam. You are most welcome dear. Take care and stay safe.
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A beautiful experience, beautifully expressed.
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Thank you Rivers for your deep understanding and appreciative comment.
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Blessings.
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Your words create a vivid video that I could see each motion, Miriam. Beautiful!
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How wonderfully expressed, I am smiling with gladness. Miriam, I am proud
you could see all this and thank you for your imaginative words.
Miriam
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You’re welcome, Miriam. Beautiful poem well done.
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Wonderful picture and wonderful words! Blessings! ♥
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Thank you s much and blessings right back to you. 🤗.
Miriam
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Hi Miriam, this is a beautiful and inspiring poem.
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Robbie, a happy thank you for your uplifting comment. 🤗.
Miriam
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I felt the peace as you did, Miriam. Lovely poem, and Mother Nature has her way, doesn’t she? And she never disappoints if we just let her take us to that tranquil place in our hearts and minds.
I love these lines: They seem to fill me – like the wind that lifts the gull.
~Lauren 💞
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Thank you, Lauren, for you ur beautiful comment. You are right about Nature, it doesn’t disappoint ever if we open up and really commune.
I am glad you also could feel how the gull effortlessly lifts on the wind.
Maybe our spirit can too. 🤗.
Miriam
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I love how your poetry celebrates the natural world and its therapeutic qualities! Beautiful.
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Adrienne, thank you for your lovely words, wonderful that you found celebration of nature.
it has always been of solace and joy.
miriam
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Wish I could join you there ! Been craving the ocean! B
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Thank you so much, dear B. I also crave the ocean now, deeply, and it would be a wonder to share this with you. 🤗.
Miriam
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This is beautiful! Thank you for this reminder that slowing down offers a deeper, clearer vision.
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Jo-Anna, a warm thank you for your wonderful comment. At times we need
a knock on the head to slow down and see what wonders we have around us.🤗.
Miriam
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Lovely, Miriam.
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Thank you Bela. 😊 .
Miriam
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Beautifully written, Miriam!
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A warm thank you, Dwight.
Miriam
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:>)
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Miriam the place you have chosen is amazing and words have come pouring, what a beautiful feeling is that, Kudos to come out with this beautiful poem
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Thank you, Shiva, for your wonderful comment. Both photos are from the island I was born. The poem came to me on a melody….sort of lyric.
It felt good. 😊🦋.
Miriam
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