Twin Faces Poem by Valsa George

Twin Faces

Rating: 5.0


I am on the sea
Its wild waters surround me
And the thundering waves
Rant and rave around me
I see the leviathan
Screaming at me
Charging feral
Like an enraged beast
It snarls at me
It howls and yells
In its deadening roar
In its pouncing gait
In its sweeping rush
In its pounding thud
I hear the wail of a banshee
Announcing death
I become so small
I become so powerless
A helpless doe
Before a mighty foe

At another time
The sea lies quiet like a babe
Its violent tantrums lulled to sleep
Its bosom heaving in peaceful slumber
Then I see the gulls in the air
I hear them squeal
I feel the waves over the sand
Lapping around my feet
I listen to their murmur and shout
I glance at dolphins over the surf
I watch them dance
I behold ships over the waters
I see them glide
I hear the night air sing
I feel the spray of water
And sense its coolness
I notice seashells
Half buried under the sand
I pick one from the strand
To tie it around my neck
As an amulet
With the ceaseless whisper of waves
And the sea’s undying commotion
Shut and encased within!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Juan Olivarez 28 February 2014

I too love the sea. Beautiful description, wonderful metaphor.

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Md Asadullah 02 March 2014

Different individuals perceive same message differently, as per my perception here I can see that you are talking about life which you have likened to sea, the two parts of poem describe the ups and downs of life a human goes through. You are excellent in portraying minute details and this poem is no exception, loved this one, thanks for sharing :)

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Valsa George 02 March 2014

Dear Asadullah... I am so happy that you have come up with the right interpretation of my poem! The sea is a metaphor for life. Sometimes we hear only the deadening roar... Sometimes life appears so calm and peaceful that we are able to see its many faceted beauty....! The amulet is a precaution to ward off all evil from life! Thank you so much !

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Md Asadullah 03 March 2014

Thank you so much for your beautiful comment on my comment, it is always a pleasure to visit your page, I am happy that I have deciphered the message correctly, You are really an inspiration, wish you best of luck, keep smiling, keep writing :)

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Kumarmani Mahakul 14 October 2019

Part - 4 a mighty foe." This poem is not only related to nature but also it is related to philosophy of life. Thank you a lot dear Prof Valsa madm, full vote for you.May God bring abundant peace and fortune for you. This poem is going to my Poem List.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 14 October 2019

Part - 3 Seashells are noticed. Undying commotion of sea is shut. Oh! what a brilliant expression you have made dear madam! I am thrilled in the expression of this poem " Twin Faces" The most favorite lines I choose are...I hear the wail of a banshee / Announcing death / I become so small / I become so powerless / A helpless doe / Before

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Kumarmani Mahakul 14 October 2019

Part - 2 have thrillingly delineated the meek and modesty face of nature through this sea. The sea lies quiet like a babe avoiding violent tantrum. The bosom of the sea heaves in peaceful slumber. The gulls are seen and their squeals are heard. The dance of dolphins begins.Ships glide over the waters of calm sea. Coolness of water is felt.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 14 October 2019

Part - 1 The dual faces of nature has been so vividly portrayed through a sea visited by you. In fierce face you have narrated that the thundering waves rant and rave around you. Charging feral like an enraged beast Leviathan screams at you. The wail of a banshee who announces death makes you a helpless doe. On the other hand you

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narayana aghalaya 04 April 2018

your poetry is truly remarkable. you need a larger canvas to paint your pictures. so many things you observe and remember standing on the sea shore-the sea, the gulls, the dolphins, sea shells, some ships...easy to read and with well chosen words!

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Valsa George 05 April 2018

Thank you so much for the great interest you have shown in my poems and the time you found to make such beautiful comments. Yes, the only claim, I can lay down on my poems is that they are easy to be read. They will also give some delight! However I am awed by your comments!

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