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Una
August 13, 2021
She waits only, sole, alone
On the sandy beach;
Staying for the man she loves
Ling’ring out of reach.
She caps her pen, and packs her bag
Taking salty air
Then fing’ring love upon her hand
She flies away from there.
She asks for naught, and stays for naught
On my rocky beach,
But steals a look back at that shore:
Waiting out of reach.
© Theodora G., Charlottesville, Virginia
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margaretjames268 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 14 2021 at 11:04 pm
Loved it! <3
In Latin, similar to Spanish, the word "una" means "one". I carry it a little further, using the definition of "solus-a-um" which translates to "only, sole, alone". This poem is exactly that: a reflection on loneliness, in the form of the hopeful lover, Una.