Yin

The sound of waves crashing to the shore kept roaring in his ears
The wind blew samd across the dunes while his hand wiped clean his tears
The breeze seemed to rub his cheek like a lover easing pain
And far out on the distant sea the thunder spoke of rain
He sat here so many other times alone or with his lover
But she would not be here again because she'd found another
The seagulls screeched in search of lunch while crabs scurried to their homes
But he just sat and didn't move he felt so much alone
His memories kept bringing back the times that she was with him
But to leave him in this place alone just couldn't be forgiven
He didn't know if days had passed or only maybe hours
But he closed his eyes, a stab of pain, a day, her hair in flowers
He didn't even want to blink because she was always there
He didn't hide his coping drink he didn't even care

The wind picked up
The sea got rough
Then he stood up
He'd had enough

He screamed so loud his throat grew stained he thought the pain could sear them
But the storm grew strong, the wind and rain, the others could not hear him
The storm raged on, the sky was black, all others left the beach
Ducking back into their cars which weren't far out of reach
He walked straight towards the angry sea feeling like it knew him
The ocean just mimicked his depth of pain the seas could see right through him

His tears flew now right off his face in the water he hit his knees
He screamed again out to the surf "oh death come take me please!!!"

Yang

He breathed in deep, the cool salt air, and let it out in a rush
It appeared a sigh, but was more like relief, though his face still looked kind of flush
He loved this place, the ocean's smell, the birds, the sun, the wind
His heart was healing, a new love he'd found, it was time to start again

There'd always been magic at work in his life, it seemed to guide his path
Even though there were times when things got rough and ignited his stress and wrath
He saw her then, walking the beach, stopping to pick up a shell
And just couldn't wait till she got within reach to entice him with her smell
The smell of hair that's been kissed by the sun, mixed with the endless sea
Caused a euphoria, he could not quite explain, but knew this is what love should be
She met his eyes, and hers lit up, preventing him seeing much else
His heart beat fast and time stood still from the burst of love he felt

He came to the beach
Because it brings peace
No pain, nor sadness
And all stress released
He looked at the ocean
And got to his feet
And walked to the place
Where sand and surf meet
And thanked Death for not taking him
At his last great defeat

Sometimes in life it's hard to see clear when darkness steals your light
But you can heal, and love once again, keep going, don't give up the fight!!


© The Moonlight Bard