Explore the work of Jacqueline Belle: poet, author and multimedia creator.
She crouched down
at the foot of the sea
ripples lapped
at her hemline
arms wrapped
around her knees
she whispered
softly
almost
to herself
but mostly
to the sea
never enough…
I am
simply
never enough
she grows weary
presses her chin
to her knees
lifts herself up
stands facing the waters
breathes in the salt air
turns
continues
walking along
the shoreline
waves caressing
her feet
her ankles
and calves
enough no longer
has value
I simply
am.
J. Belle
everything
we do
undulates
outward
look around
it can be seen
along the surface
of the waters…
what is it that
your ripples
send out
into the world?
J. Belle
I have come
to understand
that a part of me
will be empty
always
and forever…
J. Belle
I bend
sway
to rhythm
of the tide
take my hand
sweet breeze
caress my body
with the sands
of time
make me
love you
dear sunset
with each
ripple
lapping wave
frothy waters
upon my ankles
dance with me
shadow of mine
stay with me
never let go.
J. Belle
I listened while
she gently explained
the knowledge
of the sea…
you will become
much happier
when you realize
that if it is
not said to you
or given to you
it is not for you
you you you
ripple ripple ripple
slosh slosh slosh
the waters
always know
best best best
J. Belle
breathe in
my salt air
the ocean
replied…
J. Belle
I whisper softly
into the ear
of the ocean
I remember
what I thought
I knew…
do you?
J. Belle
For now,
I’ll just keep walking
the answer is
bound to wash up
on shore
eventually.
J. Belle
I told the sea about you
whispering softly
as the waves lap
at my ankles in reply…
J. Belle
Jacqueline Belle Poems 
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