He stood before the shallow sea
And wondered what went wrong
If only for the simple things
Like solitude and song
He stood before the shallow sea
And thought that he’d have plenty
But then desire came along
And ‘fore he knew he’d spent it
The window opened once again
The sunshine danced along
He looked below to roses bloomed
and soon he saw a throng
The throng of roses flowered now -
Enact it if you could
The petals were a mass of red
The scent well understood
He knew his acts were his alone
And within his own belief
A second chance had welcomed him
'twas more than just relief
sensualism 
It’s a beautiful and poetic reflection on the fleeting nature of desire and the importance of finding contentment in the simple things in life. The imagery of the shallow sea and the blooming roses is particularly striking. It’s a reminder to appreciate the present moment and to find joy in the things that bring us peace and solitude. Thank you for sharing this piece of writing.
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Thank you for dropping by. You describe my poem beautifully. Yes, the simple pleasures are so often forgotten, aren’t they?
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