Calligrapher of the Sea
- Echoes of Childhood's Seashore
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In the pages of my childhood's tale
A story spun by my father
without fail
I've read it countless times
its words so dear
A journey etched in memories
crystal clear
/
At the tender age of only two
I embarked
on a seaside rendezvous
With innocent wonder
I stepped on the sand
A world of discovery awaiting
so grand
/
I took a breath
feeling the ocean's breeze
Excitement in my heart
as far as the eye sees
In the soft, golden grains
I wrote my name
A declaration of presence
a child's small claim
/
As fate would have it
a mighty wave crashed
Engulfing my name
my mark quickly dashed
Yet, undeterred
another wave emerged
With graceful prowess
my name it urged
/
Hai, the calligrapher
of the sea's grand show
Crafted my name
in a script only he would know
With strokes of water
fluid and free
the sea inscribed
my identity for all to see
/
Though his artistry was fleeting
transient in time
Hai, the sea's scribe
remembered my rhyme
In the depths of his memory
my name remained
A testament to the bond
we had attained
/
Through the ebbs and flows
of life's vast sea
Hai's calligraphy whispered
secrets to me
In the rhythm of the tides
I heard his voice
A melody of connection
a soulful rejoice
/
For years we danced
to the ocean's song
A kinship established
deep and strong
Hai, the guardian
of my transient fame
Preserved my essence
my very name
/
In the vast expanse
of the sea's domain
We shared a bond
unbreakable, untamed
He taught me resilience
to rise anew
Like the waves
that rewrite stories
tried and true
/
As I grew older
my footprints would fade
But the tale of my youth would
never degrade
For within the story book
penned by my kin
Lay the imprint of a journey
that forever sings
/
The symphony of the sea
a timeless refrain
Resonates within
easing any pain
Hai's calligraphy
a testament to grace
An eternal connection
that time can't erase
/
As I turn the pages
of my childhood's tome
I'm reminded of the love
that led me home
In the story written
by my parents' hand
Hai's presence lingers
like an eternal strand
/
For the story book of my life
a cherished tome
Is etched with memories
like seashells in foam
Though the waves may
wash away my name
In the depths of my heart
Hai's calligraphy remains
/
Note:
"Hai", means the sea in Mandarin.
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Postscript:
This is the story of the lasting connection between Doris and Hai, the calligrapher of Hai. Although the moment when the waves erase and rewrite Doris' name on the beach is short-lived, the essence of our kinship is still indelibly engraved in our memory. The story of Doris' childhood became the carrier of this eternal story, which proved the resilience of family, nature and human spirit. Hai's calligraphy is a fleeting but fascinating work of art, which symbolizes the fragility and beauty of life experience and reminds us that even the shortest moment can leave an indelible mark on our hearts and souls. As the narrator grows older, this precious connection with the marine scribe continues to guide and inspire us, which is a ray of light that passes through the tapestry of our existence.
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Comments (6)
Very fascinating dear. Keep closing to nature as this!!!
Delightful : )
Amazing
Such a gentle journey, nicely done.
Beautiful! I love this line: "A declaration of presence a child's small claim"
Wow, inspiring, and uplifting.