I have been writing poetry for some years, but have never had the courage to let anyone see any of it. But the time has come, and so here goes poem number one into the big wide world (or at least the world wide web).

I have chosen this one to put up first as it's one of my more 'finished' pieces. I really hope some of you like it, and I would be very grateful for your comments (but please be gentle with me!).

We swim in the water

lost in blue surges

We sit on the rocks

to let sun warm cool skin

 

You have gone under me

as light behind shadow

 

With bare breast and ripped dress

part she-goddess

part delirious

as you sing your sweet music

and worship the sea