Sea Stones

My son said the words of my poetry
Are like stones smoothed and rounded by the sea

Like sea stones I have carried from the beach
I carry his analogy with me
While savoring the sayings all and each
Of his and other hearts in my own heart
As inward echoes after when apart

Love grows down deep like the roots of a tree
And up from these roots through trunk and through stem
Through bud and through bloom the seed comes to be
Smoothed like these sea stones and rounded like them
As life is love so love is poetry

+Steven Curtis Lance



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profound and enlightening.

lovely analogy..
the ocean spilling polished jewels on sandy shores, forged in time - in fate, nature maturing
though every rock from the realm of depth is a grand wonder

A truly touching analogy, Steven.
Your poetry is deeper and more profound than ever!

James

Thank you all with all my heart, my dear friends.

James, it is so good to hear from you again! You have been in my thoughts and prayers; I hope you are feeling better. My love to Chrissy and you both, and congratulations on your marriage.

Love to all,

+Stevie