listen intently
inhale, exhale, feel the calm
your soul will thank you
secrets ride the waves
ebbing, flowing in turquoise
we are not privy
whispers in the surf
ambiguous to discern
relish in their song
© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.
Photo taken along California coast near Carmel.
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
I find that listening to the rhythm of waves is incredibly calming 💙
I love doing the same, Paula. On this trip, we walked along the beach then just stopped and listened. So calming. Thank you! 💗
Ah, …”your soul will thank you” indeed! I love this, Lauren! 💗🌸💗
Thanks, Marina! There’s nothing like a soothing walk on the beach, listening to the song of the waves. Hugs, dear friend! ❤️🤗❤️
Nothing like it!!! More hugs to you!
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I love your ode to the sea. The coast of Maine is a very special place for me.
Thanks, Liz! Maine is on my bucket list. Our son is about to embark on a U.S. adventure and Maine is his first stop. I’ve heard it’s beautiful. 🥰
It is beautiful. I’d recommend visiting the lighthouses at the different points along the coast.
Thanks for the recommendation, Liz. I’ll let my son know and I’ll remember for when we get there. 🙂
You’re welcome, Lauren. Portland Head Light is probably the most iconic of the Maine lighthouses. It has a museum in the former lighthouse keeper’s house.
I’m ready to go now, Liz. We’re happy for our son and know we’ll check that box off in the near future. We may even visit him while he’s there. That is TBD. 🙂
Another iconic lighthouse is Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth. Edward Hopper did a painting of it. https://paintingandframe.com/prints/edward_hopper_lighthouse_at_two_lights-16618.html
What a gorgeous lighthouse! I’ll pass this along too. 🙏🏻❤️
A lovely reminder of the sea, Lauren. I miss living on the beach when I read your words.
Thanks, John. I’m glad my words can evoke lovely memories for you. 🤗
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I’ve felt that, and your beautiful words describe it perfectly.
I’m so glad, Anneli, and thank you for your kind comment. 💞
The ocean draws me in, especially when I’m troubled, and in need of the soothing sound of the waves. Beautifully described in your poem. Hugs, C
It has the same effect on me, Cheryl. The ocean and the mountains. 🙂 Thanks so much for your lovely words. Hugs 💞
There is nothing like being by the ocean.
Right! It’s so peaceful, but another favorite of ours is the mountains. Either the ocean or the wilderness. 🙂
Your words make me long to visit the sea
How lovely, Beth. I hope you can soon. 💗
I remember my first crossing of the US by car from east coast to the Pacific and glimpsing the Pacific Ocean facing west in California. It was an unusual experience watching the sun sink over the Pacific when I was used from childhood to watching the sun rise over the South Pacific Ocean near my home. In my childhood years I can remember how great it was to sleep by the ocean and be lulled to sleep by the gentle waves at night.
What a lovely memory and I’m glad my words and photo could take you back to that first time. Music of the gentle waves is so soothing.
A lovely message to just be, Lauren. It’s a wonderful gift from the sea. 🙂
Thanks, Diana. We can all use a reminder to just be, and the sea has its calming ways. ❤️
I sometimes wonder if that’s because it’s our primordial home. We are still made of salt water and the rhythm of the waves is echoed in our heartbeat. Our bodies remember.
Such a good point poetically expressed. I wouldn’t disagree, Diana. 🤗
These waves are so amazing wirh the sound . I hear these here in Nova Scotia. I found your site and let’s follow each other. Anita
They’re amazing, aren’t they? Thanks for visiting, Anita. I’ll head over to your sight soon.
I just followed you, Anita. 🙂
Thanks 😊
Love the flow of your beautiful poem Lauren. 🤗💖🥰 Inhale, exhale, oh yes ma’am your soul will definitely thank you! 🌞👏🏼😊
Thanks so much, Kym. I feel like both of our posts were on the same wavelength. 🙂 Be still, inhale, exhale, let the calm flow into you. 💗🌸🌺
There you go Lauren. As they say, great minds think alike girlfriend! 😊💖😘
A beautiful poem to celebrate the serenity of the sea.
Thank you, Sadje! 💗
You’re most welcome
My soul is thanking you, for this. Yes! 🌊💗🙏🏻
Aww, I’m so glad, Michele. Listening to those waves is magical, isn’t it? Thank you! 💗🙏🏻🐬
You are welcome. 😊
This is beautiful, Lauren! It reminds me of a poem I wrote called “Ocean’s Calm.” The ocean is my favorite place to visit, so your words connected with me immediately. I love it!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
Thanks so much, Yvette! I love how my poem connected you with your love of the ocean. I’ll look up your poem too. And I tried to follow you, but it would only take my personal email which I don’t use for blogging. If there’s a way for me to use my blogging email, let me know. I’d like to make this work. 🙂
I wish I knew. I’m still trying to figure out the blogging thing. Thanks for signing up somehow. 🙂
Okay, I’ll try to figure it out. And thanks for connecting with me here too. 🥰
Love these messages you are sharing with us Lauren.
It can be so refeshing and peaceful to stay by the sea and get all its wisdom! This is my favorite spot 💗💗
I’m so glad you like these memories, Marie. The sea is so soothing, listening to the waves, sinking our toes in the sand. Thanks for your wonderful words and for joining me on the beach. Hugs and love to you! ❤️🐬
Very inspiring poem written by you dear friend ‘Messages from the sea ‘ and
the lines are very marvellous 🌹🙏✍️The sea shore and the calm waves 🌊
So awesome and beauty of nature gorgeous 👍🏻♥️thank you for sharing 👏😍
Thank you so much, Thattamma, for your lovely words. I’m so happy you enjoyed this post and the messages from the sea. Hugs to you! 💞🐬🙏🏻🌸
Yes, really enjoyed 🌹🙏👍🏻Thank you and most welcome dear 🙏 💕
Nice post
Thanks
Thank you!
Nature can be very refreshing and relaxing.
Yes, and in so many ways. Thanks for stopping by, Binky!
Hi Lauren, I also love the ocean. A beautiful poem.
Thanks, Robbie. I’m glad this poem resonated with you. The ocean is very soothing. 💕
Inspiring and serene poem, Lauren. I too love being near the ocean. Feels so lovely and a feeling of calmness. Thanks a lot.
Thanks so much, Kamal. The sea seems to be a favorite place for many people. I’m glad you enjoyed the serenity of this post. Love and hugs! ❤️
Yes I completely agree with you Lauren. I go three to four days to this park in the evening and it near the ocean. It is so beautiful to be walking and getting the cool breeze and lovely trees feels so awesome and beautiful. Always welcome dear.
The park sounds like a lovely place, Kamal. Very calming for the soul. There are two parks near us that we frequent often. The drive doesn’t take long, but when we arrive, it’s as though we’re in another world, a magical world. 🥰
Ya Lauren same here what beauty and feel as if all burden has come of.
How gorgeous a poem to celebrate the poetry of the ocean! ❤
Wonderful, Lauren. Thank you! ❦🌟
Thank you for this, Lauren. There is nothing quite like the sound and sight of water to bring peace to the soul.
Thanks again, Steve, and you said it well. I also love freshwater lakes. 😁
Me too! 🤗
I love the Carmel area, Lauren, including Monterey Bay and Big Sur. I’ve spent many a happy day hanging out on the beautiful beaches and watching/listening to the waves roll in, or feeling awe from a powerful winter storm, or being amused by sea otters, or impressed (really impressed) by a whale breaching a hundred yards off the shore. I made my first journeys down there in the 60s and have been going back ever since. Along with Pt, Reyes, it is my favorite part of California’s magnificent coast. Thank you for bringing it back to me with your lovely poem. –Curt
Same wavelength as the great Rumi. He said, the breeze at dawn has secrets to tell. Don’t go back to sleep.
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I love the sounds of the waves. When the seas are very rough that sound is bigger than anything I know. I bow (figuratively) and always reverently.
The secrets/messages/whispers from the sea are life changing.
Thanks for this gem. Xo
Thanks for your gentle and lovely words, Selma. The sea seems to be a favorite for many people. The beauty alone is breathtaking, but then we think of those secrets, messages, and whispers like you mentioned…💗
Stunning verses! Yes!