Exquisitely dressed are the shores
that hem the oceanic abyss:
cashmere sands are iced
in crystalline fishnet nylons
adorned are corsets
with bones of coral
and buttons
of tiffany blue diamonds
effervescent waters
still bubble up
beneath the foam-trimmed tulle
gowns of brackish satin
learn to let go
of their most treasured pearls
skirts of gelatin pirouette
their secrets laced in seaweed
embraced for love
of blue-dipped kisses
in the spring organza breeze
pressed in sands
are footprints
that danced
on jeweled bays
where the sea extends its tides
to gently clear the stage in waves
sweeping beaches slowly back
into a sacredness
of sapphire
depths
as the wind surfs aside couture
into clouds
soft-silken lilac
Haikus
Sun proposed a tan
my skin has yet to accept.
– Forever Pale Girl
The sparkling tides fill
my sight with Gatorade blue’s
quench for hopes renewed
Reflections of you
are seen in shadows by me
missing my best friend.
Writing & Photography by: Katy Claire Funke
So beautiful. The details are absolutely rich. I enjoyed reading. ❤️
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Oh Lucy, thank you! That means so much to me. 💗 I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the read ☺️🏝
I am always so inspired by your work!
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A beautiful detail of the beach and the moving expression is breathtaking. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Charlie! What a lovely compliment! ☺️
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You are so very welcome, Katy.
🙂
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Really nice💚
I love the last haiku, the one about the best friend.
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Thank you so much 💕 That one is very meaningful to me. I really appreciate your reading and comment. I admire your writing!
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Thank you
Such a pleasure. Your writings are beautiful as well.
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Trying to express the movement and the interaction in nature, amazingly done.
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Thank you so much for your reading and thoughtful comment, Michael ☺️ I am thrilled to know that you enjoyed this piece!
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Thank you for your poem
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