I have looked at ...

The "video" is the still picture accompanied by a recording of myself reading the poem.

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I have looked at sunsets as long as they lasted
the reds and the golds and the pinks of them
the play of light on the edges of clouds
the changing shadows over the land.
I have watched the sea steadily rolling in wave after wave
breaking against the rocks with the energy of distant storms
or gently lapping at softer shores.
I have gazed up at the brilliance
of a black night of stars million upon million
no moon to dim their richness.
I have seen the hidden blues and greens in a slow river of ice.
I have known forests and mountains.

I have known you also and you no less
are part of the universe. I can admire
the changing sky in the colour of your eyes
the moving sea in the curve of your neck
the wonder of an opening rosebud
in the crook of your elbow.

Published April 09, 2010 Write a comment
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Munia Khan
Very natural and wonderfully recited this brilliant work.So much enjoyed Erik.You must be very proud of this work.Amazing!
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aryaindia
Not many see the simple joys around and so many know more the criticize than to appreciate. You belong to the few that feel joy in small things........godliness. lovely.
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Nightowl
A vivid and pleasing write. Just beautiful!
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patspoems
Absolutely beautiful, just like a picture painted by an artists brush......... Pat
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Fay Slimm
Romantic love encapsulated in wonderful imagery.
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Susan Jarvis
Simply stunning! :)
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