Thursday, July 17, 2014

The Hunger



The secrets of the sea
contained in a shell,
the wind whispers yours
and mine.
The hunger alive,
words in the grains of the earth.
I seek
watching the birds diving,
fishing for iridescent fish,
they know the secrets of the world.
You cast with anticipation,
bright eyes,
the eternal boy that knows
his way to the lighthouse 
in the stormy sea.
The waves fierce and tender
unknown mysteries that will
never reveal themselves.
Yet, 
I am the seeker,
the wanderer, 
the poet,
the mother,
wondering,
questioning,
always hungry for more.


Our wonderful community at http://dversepoets.com/ is celebrating a three year anniversary. So grateful for all the poets that have become friends and supporters on this poetic quest. 
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41 comments:

  1. SusanJuly 17, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    I know the hunger, find little mysteries while swimming in the larger ones. What a fine poem!

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  2. Brian MillerJuly 17, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    smiles. i am always hungry for more as well...there is so much to be discovered in this word...so many mysteries...if not to solve, than to appreciate...

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  3. Myrna R.July 17, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Lovely poem. Life is so much about seeking the mysteries, and appreciating them.
    Nice to celebrate with Dverse. Glad I met you through this community.

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  4. Pat HattJuly 17, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Always looking for more, a good hunger to have as mysteries abound.

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  5. ClaudiaJuly 17, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    the seeker - the wanderer - i def. can relate to this...so much to be discovered yet... what an adventure...

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  6. MaryJuly 17, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Ah, yes, always hungering for more. To question is a wonderful thing.

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  7. GabriellaJuly 17, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    I love the imagery in your poem, Ayala, especially the waves 'fierce and tender'.

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  8. Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being RudriJuly 17, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    I love all the roles you explore in this poem. You need to nourish the hunger for each of these identities.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 17, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    It is good to be hungry.. in this instance. Good job. Well-penned. :-)
    -HA

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  10. Victoria Ceretto-SlottoJuly 17, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    How beautiful. You have captured the soul of the poet in this.

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  11. ScarletJuly 17, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    I too am always hungry for more ~ I think its the secret for a more enjoyable life ~

    Thank you for your lovely words Ayala ~

    Grace

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  12. LindaJuly 17, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Yes, always searching, always seeking out new answers in even the most mundane. Very nice. Very true.

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  13. WolfsrosebudJuly 17, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    you and mrs. anne lindbergh have something in common... lovely piece

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  14. AnonymousJuly 17, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Such an awesome! poem.

    the hunger for secrets is the life we should enter.

    Beautiful.

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  15. Jannie FunsterJuly 17, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    Exquisite poem. I am captivated by all the nature references. And to always know the way to the lighthouse in a storm is one of the best things in life, what a great line.

    I like your hunger -- makes for wonderful words.

    xooxo

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  16. author.nara.maloneJuly 17, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Always hungry is always alive. Lovely pictures of nature you paint here.

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  17. enthusiastically, dawnJuly 17, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Beautiful!

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  18. UnknownJuly 17, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    it's important to stay hungry; never settling is what keeps spice in your life... smiles... also, the imagery of--and surrounding--the sea - very vivid :)

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  19. Sherry Blue SkyJuly 17, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    "I am the seeker, the wanderer, the poet...." beautiful Ayala!

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  20. BareFoot CountessaJuly 18, 2014 at 2:01 AM

    It's wonderful reading this and not only do you speak your thoughts but with each poem you help at least one person solve a problem.

    Keep doing a great job Ayala

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  21. AnonymousJuly 18, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    I am the seeker.... beautifully written - K

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  22. Sumana RoyJuly 18, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    so many beautiful word pictures Ayala...

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  23. Katie Mia FrederickJuly 18, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Well..i haven't seen the sweet smile of that dog's face in a while...

    And glad to be back this way..

    to hear your beautiful words of the connectedness of Nature...

    So smiles!

    and have a GREAT! REST OF the BALL OF LIFE2!
    AS THE HUNGER OF LIFE..AND LESSONS COMING!
    never satiated..
    DOES MOST DEFINITELY FUEL!
    AND!
    make Life worth Living to me!2!:)

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  24. KamanaJuly 18, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    3 years already? time flies. this is another of your wonderful poems.

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  25. RMPJuly 18, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    I think we are all seekers & wanderers searching, and yes, hungering for more. beautifully said.

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  26. Ginny BrannanJuly 18, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Ayala, your words are always lovely. Keep seeking, keep writing, keep the 'hunger.'

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  27. Kathy ReedJuly 18, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    Lovely, Ayala, you speak for all of us.

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  28. Cressida de NovaJuly 19, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    I like the waves fierce and tender who will never reveal themselves..the mystery of poetry.

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  29. JeffJuly 19, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Great thoughts here, and well-written. Nice work!

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  30. MichaelJuly 19, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    I've always liked that attitude of hungry for more. excellent poem ayala.

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  31. BeachannyJuly 20, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    In all ways curious, hungry for more knowledge, experience, wonder. Beautifully said here, Ayala. Happy Anniversary @ dVerse!

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  32. A Cuban In LondonAugust 3, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    I'm always hungry for your poems. :-)

    Greetings from London.

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  33. MargieAugust 15, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Ayala
    May all of your hearts desire be fulfilled.
    Lovely poem ...

    (Thanks for the kind birthday wishes on FB... You were right, Sheryl Crow was great, we had fun :)

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    1. ayalaAugust 17, 2014 at 7:42 PM

      Happy you had a great time and thank you so much.

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  34. ClaudiaAugust 17, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    have a lovely weekend ayala - hope you're enjoying your summer

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  35. LeslieAugust 19, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    You have such a heart of compassion, always evident in your poems. Thank you for the kind words you always leave in my blog comments. ❤

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  36. ayalaAugust 19, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Thank you my dear Leslie. <3

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  37. Other MaryAugust 25, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    All the best to you on your wonderful quest. xo

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  38. Amrit SinhaAugust 28, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    Let us all be always hungry for more wisdom, knowledge and righteousness :-)

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