The Conch Shell

To be cleansed by the salty brine
of the ocean’s ever incoming surf
is like being one with the conch

being held on the empty sandy shore
waiting for the waves gently lapping
its’ beauteous shell

to feel cleansed, to be whole
you can be still within the pain
the suffering you hold

be embraced as the conch is washed
clean and listen to the ocean
within your heart

© December 2019 Renee Espriu

This Image Taken From Public Domain Pictures & Created As Art

Small Stone: Captured

The mighty sound of the ocean
may be captured by the conch
shell or perhaps the previous
resident left a gift for the
recipient to listen in wonder

© January 2012 Renee Espriu

This is my submission for January 8, 2012 Small Stones on Writing Our Way Home at http://writingourwayhome.ning.com