30 poems in 30 days…poof, April is done.
Today’s poem was inspired by the art I saw carved in the sand on my walk today and the power of fleeting experiences.
Temporary
Swoops and swirls
scratched in the sand
transform the expanses of low tide
into a canvas
The view from above
reveals a seascape
nautilus shells and giant kelp
dwarfing people who mill around
brushstrokes along the shoreline
Like voices spoken into the wind,
laughter shared between friends,
the magic is elusive
rising tides erase each mark
washing the canvas
into the sea
Though seemingly temporary
art experienced,
laughter shared,
words spoken
leave trails in our brains
and on our hearts
A canvas wiped clean
makes space
for reimagined creations
interactions with
space, time
sand and sea
Temporary
is time enough
to make a mark
©Douillard
Thinking Through My Lens 
Your image is fabulous, Kim and that final stanza is perfect. Kudos to you on completing a month of creation!
Thanks Molly! Now I’m finding myself in the “now what” phase. Do I keep up my daily posting or create a new posting schedule? Will I write daily if I don’t post…so much to consider! Thanks for your words of encouragement and for taking time to comment!
Temporary
Is all we are:
Better the world
With all you are
With the mark you make
In the time that’s yours:
A joyful contemporary.
Love your walks and poetry. ~ Sheri
Thanks Sheri! Your supportive comments mean a lot!