
with slow and deliberate fingertips.
They release a power that contradicts-
soft, sensual, and delicate
yet, they spark a fire within.
They form the shape of words
absorbed by her salty and sandy skin.
Unspoken words turn to ash when they are drawn in
to a body that pulses with the cosmos
when he ignites the universe and splinters time,
like the god of thunder and sky.
Watching the sun rise over the ocean,
the two entwined glow in silence
in a cottage now painted golden.
He sees the glistening sea
in her eyes
and in his
She sees the depths.


A continuation of my poem, “Her Cottage by the Sea,” about two lovers loving by the sea. π That poem was inspired by my poem, “A Writer’s Dream,” about a writer who traded in her mansion for a cottage by the sea. π It appears I have an evolving storyline, or at least, rising poetic lines. π Thank you for visiting and reading. Be well. π Michele

Find my photos on Instagram ~ @mlsefton
Photos: my images, South Carolina coast (for a post inspired by my time in SC, visit my poem w/audio, “Found at Sea“)
Β© 2021 Michele Lee Sefton.
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It was sooo pleasant read n I feel that I watched a beautiful, lovely n romantic shortfilm. The beauty of your writing has ignited with the golden rays of morning Sun n misty clouds and created the glittering colours of Rainbow. You snuggle within the nature n feel while you write dear sweetest Michele. It’s just wow as no much words left with me π₯°π€β€π§‘πππ
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Oh my, a lovely description of my poem, Suma. π Thank you dear. π€ Best to you! π
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Wowza! Beautiful prose and photos Michele. Let the sparks fly! π₯
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π Thank you, Brad. I appreciate your visits and comments. π Oh yeah! π π π
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You’re welcome. π
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Your poem evokes such pleasant feelings and emotions. The images are just frosting on a very delicious cake.
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How wonderful, I am delighted to learn my poem and photos left you with those impressions. Thank you so much. π
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What a lovely poem! I especially loved the line “unspoken words turn to ash when they are drawn in” almost implying that words burn in a blinding way! πβ¨
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So glad you like my poem, Deepthy. π Awesome! I love that line too and your interpretation of it. As I wrote it, I imagined words (less important than passion and love) being consumed by her fire within, then falling like ash… set to the backdrop of golden silence. π₯° Thank you very much. π
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My pleasure! Wow, that’s a beautiful interpretation!π₯Ί ‘Golden silence’ is a rather inspiring prompt! Of course! Have a lovely weekend!π
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Thank you. Now there is an idea! π
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Wonderful poem. Love the photos.
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Very kind of you to say. π Thank you, Timothy. ππΌ Have a wonderful weekend!
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Very beautiful.
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It is a beautiful dreamy scene. π Thank you, Nico, I appreciate your visit. Enjoy your weekend!
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Blessings!
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Wonderful poem that allowed me to escape from the pain of these times. Thank you, Michele!!
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It is a loving, beautiful, and dreamy escape for me too. π₯° Thank you, Sandra. π
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Great share with wonderful pictures
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I am glad you enjoyed my post, Prakaash. Thank you! π
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Lovely poem Michele. β€οΈ
Your photos are true gold.π§‘
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A lovely dreamy scene, indeed. π₯° Thank you so much. I enjoy taking photos. Golden hour is a most magnificent time to do so. π Best to you!
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Magical. Quietly sexy.
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Beautiful imagery-
Miss you friend!
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Miss you too. π€ Thanks, friend.
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An evocative, sultry expression of love in Her Cottage by the Sea ~ beautiful, Michele βπΌπ
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It was quite enjoyable imagining and transcribing the vibes of the soothing sea and that unfolding scene. π Thank you, Phil. ππΌ π
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It takes me away….uncomplicated and lovely. Pure and beautiful! You’re gifted my friend!
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Karla, your two descriptive words, “uncomplicated” and “lovely,” gave me a peaceful sigh and are leaving me with a genuine smile. π₯° I love the idea of love, like nature itself, being uncomplicated, just flowing with natural rhythms. I could go on.π Gorgeous! To you I offer a most sincere thank you. ππΌ The words arrive and I am most honored to receive them, briefly nurture and polish them, then release them. Thank you for receiving them. π
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Iβm smiling with you, Michele. Life has TRIED to over complicate itself above my heart and head. During these most busy times itβs the support of those like you, and your words and thoughts, that allow to sigh with you. Itβs such a pleasure to know you~and share this journey! Letβs keep flowing my friend. πβ€οΈπ
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Thank you so much, Karla. π Your compassion and connection mean a lot to me. Have a relaxing Sunday. π
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You too my friend. π
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Exquisite beautiful is the entire poem and I just absolutely loved loved the concluding lines –
He sees the glistening sea
in her eyes
and in his
She sees the depths.
Amazing feeling your poem is, an entire experience of what is available through pure nature and love itself.
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How inspiring your words are. β¨ Thank you for noticing and appreciating the ending. I love that stanza too. Nature and love also entwined. So beautiful. Thank you, Pragalbha. π Enjoy your weekend!
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You are very welcome always :)))
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Very beautiful linesππ
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Thank you, KK. π
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This is dreamily romantic Michele: I love it! π
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Peaceful and passionate – a dreamy write, indeed. π₯° I value your feedback, thank you, Ingrid. Have a wonderful Sunday. π
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Guuuurrrrrlllll Michele, you got me clutching my pearls once again! π β€ ππΌ π This brought on a sudden explosion of heat π₯ π₯΅ and I had to quickly pull out my folding fan:
unspoken words turn to ash when they are drawn in
to a body that pulses with the cosmos
when he ignites the universe and splinters time
like the god of thunder and sky
It’s some kinda HOT in Arizona βοΈ …and I don’t mean the desert heat either! π² β€ π€
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hahaha You crack me up. I should start writing about snow or snowcones…. anything to cool it down! π€ͺ
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I don’t know girlfriend, knowing you, you will be able to heat up a glacier! π² βοΈ π
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Oh no! We don’t need anymore melting glaciers. π
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stunning, Michele!
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Thanks so much, David. π
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such a beautiful poem and picture Michele!π
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Glad you enjoyed my post. Thank you so much, Cindy. π
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Itβs my pleasure Michele!!! π
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And, oh how poetic they are. A beautiful love poem. Sensual and deep feelings from within. Just beautiful, Michele. And the pics are stunning. ππ₯°β€οΈ
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Poetry in motion, yes. Beautiful. π I really appreciate your lovely feedback. Thank you very much, Jeff. π π Have a peaceful Sunday.
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Youβre most welcome, Michele. π Always my pleasure. Thank you. A peaceful and blessed Sunday to you, my friend. π₯°
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A beautiful poem Michele! Your words leave burned edges on the page! A great closing stanza.
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Thanks so much, Dwight. π A sizzling comment! π₯ Thank you, I love the last stanza too. I wrote it, as you see it, then resisted my urge to make it rhyme or change a word. Have a wonderful Sunday!
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It is great just the way it is! :>)
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Thank you! π
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A beautiful poem God bless you
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A beautiful poem. God bless you
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How sweet. Thank you so much. ππΌ
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Hello God bless you for a Good poem
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Thank you. ππΌ
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You should write romantic novels or short stories. Barbara Cartland did itβ¦soβ¦thereβs hope for you yet π€£
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That is hilarious.π And brilliant. I will be an old lady typing steamy scenes while rocking on my front porch. Iβve never read any of her books or a Harlequin romance and writing love poems is a newly discovered interest. Never too old to learn new things, I guess. I do have some catching up to doβ¦ good thing I am a quick learner. π€ Laughter is a wonderful way to start the day, thanks. π€£ Wishing you a happy and healthy week. π
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Thank you. Writing about romance shouldnβt be too hard. If you have a bit of imagination the words should easily come to you. βIt was him that surprised her by turning up at her porch, and she was pleasantly surprised he had found her humble residence amidst the many cacti in her desolate and forsaken sandpit as the scorching temperatures melted her and her ice cream he had brought her but forgot to eat as she was frozen by the sudden appearance of this tall handsome bohemianβ¦.β
Happy days to you too! Fonz
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Not bad. You may have potential as a romance writer too… Western Romance, at least. Giddy-up! π€ π΅π¦ π₯π Now I must find my fan and drink an iced beverage. π “Aaay” ππΌππΌ
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Thank you! Have a lovely day. π
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Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Hope you have a great day!! xoxox ππππΉ
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A peaceful passion runs like a stream of dreams that finally finds its waterfall. The journey of words are well worth it…like the journey of love. Well expressed with pics… Both has grabbed my attention!
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Wow, Tony, that is a captivating and flowing intro! π Thank you so much for sharing! Yes, the journey of words and love are most certainly worthwhile journeys that elevate our human experience.π₯° Enjoy your Sunday. π
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thanks for the well wishes.πππΈ I hope your week is productive yet peacefulπ and yes you know me. When I read a tasty treat, I’m like a kid in a candy store left alone! haha
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What beautiful, sensual descriptions. And gorgeous photos.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your time and thoughts. β¨ Have a wonderful week. π
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This is fantastic! I love this β€
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Thank you so much, for your visit and kindness. π
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I just adore the romance in your poetry! It’s so soothing to read, and makes me fall in love all over again! The photos are equally gorgeous! Stay blessed dearβ€π₯°ππΉ
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Thanks so much Miss Diana! Encouraging you to “fall in love all over again” is a heart expanding compliment, especially coming from you, someone so in tune with the world’s strongest force. π Glad you enjoyed my photos – what a gorgeous sunrise that was! Best to you, always. π
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Beautiful!
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Thank you! I appreciate your visit and comment. π
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You’re very welcome and have a great evening !!
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Thank you. You do the same.π
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Beautiful !
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My! This is a gorgeous piece of art. There’s so much I could quote from what you wrote but I’d probably end up quoting it all. This is one for the heart!
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Thank you, Isha. Absolutely beautiful. ππΌ Yes, for and from the heart. π Have a lovely day.
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Just read it for the second time, and well, I must say, this must’ve moved many to tears!
Thank you! You have a a lovely day too! π
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Oh this is beautiful! How I wish for this.π
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Thank you, Natalie. π It is a dreamy escape that I love to dive into when those lovers call me from the sea. ππ₯°
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Lovely poem, Michele….I like the rythm as well…and then the photos π«
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Thank you so much, Navin. That was an enjoyable write. π₯° Best to you!
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You’re welcome Michele β¨
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Awesome.
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Thank you! ππΌ Sorry for the slow response. I must have missed this comment.
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I think you are shaping a kind of nice relationship between two different things. Symbolic!
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I love reading that. We are surrounded by symbolism. β¨ Thank you and thanks for the visit. π
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