The Pearls of Catharsis Times Issue 04, July 2017 | Page 51

Sea of summer
Distant thundering beacon to the sea
shake slumberous waves to curve up
bathe in rain showers, bask in moonlight
surge up tenderly to kiss the celestial night
Gilded glow with golden dust in the air
descends to the murky seashore for sight
echoes of thalassic songs in the seashells
enchants immortal morning hues to unveil
Glimmering surface of aqua water in flow
chisel the edges of ebb for carved waves
drench in the halcyon breeze, transcend
swirl and whirl in a whirlpool to bloom
Dancing colourful sand enthral dull tides
pull them towards thirsty and dry surface
the sea softly doused the beach and whispers
leave some footprints to be followed by lovers.
-Hifsa Ashraf