Landlocked

In the new space, I’ve been writing.
There is no shore in Idaho
no finely misting rains falling on the wide white breath of the magnolias 
(gulping and greedy with spiny tongues in the briny breeze)
no fisherman’s wives waiting for sunset and 
bearded lovers in burly wool sweaters
(musky with sea spray and fish slime).

There are no holdfasts laying 
bulbous 
and rank with fleas 
on pebbled beaches where the surf flings itself 
on the backs of tanning selkies.

There is no high tide to pull the driftwood
smooth-blond and gnarled
from the raspy clutches of high ground.

There are none of these
and still
there seems to be an ocean
between us.


:::Post Scriptus:::
You never saw the second chamber pre-renovation
but my, it was dismal.
Didn’t RW make a lovely place of it?
More images to come!

Comments

  1. pencilfox says

    oh, my.
    long-haired land-locked maiden,
    writing mysterious and magical words at a virgin-white bay.

    so good to see your new surroundings.
    x

  2. love this beautiful space!

  3. bon*bon says

    Sweet nook for your lovely writings that I so enjoy. Such a loving man by your side.
    Your hair is "scrummy" and so long now!
    Yummy plum colours. xo

  4. Belinda Saville says

    What a glorious, light-filled space for putting your thoughts to paper! I love the little offerings from Mother Nature strewn throughout 🙂

    Happy writing!

    B.
    -xo-

  5. sylvestris says

    Wow, love that great half-moon of light! RW is one fine designer; what a team you two make.

    x

  6. Lynsey Phelps - VerreEncore says

    what a beautiful place to dream.
    full of natural light and objects of affection 🙂

  7. I love that window – like an eternally rising sun above you.

    You've given me a gentle reminder to go see that precious ocean, so close to me. How lucky am I? So lucky I forget sometimes how I need to tend that relationship; between a girl and the sea.

    I hope she'll take me back and let me stroll her romantic shores for new and untold treasure.

    I bet we're all grateful that you've got that space… as we reap the benefits of being awash with your lovely words.
    xo

  8. i want to be there.
    i remember packing and shipping in the space i think this is.

    it was hot. and scratchy.
    and i loved it.

  9. Nancy*McKay says

    you spread your wings with so much light & grace…with heavenly inspiration…& divine detail.
    OxO

  10. MrsLittleJeans says

    I am reminded of Shipping News, the new space is bright and beautiful, and I think the cyber wolf ate my earlier message… : )

  11. The Noisy Plume: says

    Foxy: Good to be in them! xx

    Owl: I'll build you a perch. x

    Bonbon: Writing, painting, letter crafting and a bit of metal work will go on in this space. I love the bright white. x

    B: THANK YOU!!!

    Doro: I love that light too — it's a South facing window and it sends light ALL DAY LONG.

    Lyns: Exactly. 🙂

    Info: Oh please. PLEASE go. I miss it so. x

    She: You always are there. Despite the ocean. xx

    Nancy: xxxxxx

  12. The Noisy Plume: says

    MLJ: I think you're right….big bad wolf. It is a bright and beautiful space. These pictures really only show 1/4 of it….I'm so smitten with it. x

  13. mme. bookling says

    I have official jealousment.

  14. Andrea~CrowNology~ says

    I have the ocean at my finger tips everyday and so it will remain to the end of my days…And. For. That. As for You and your Words…I am so, so grateful…

    What a beautiful space Plume. Perfect for you…
    XO

  15. hhhrrmm. it feels very strange to be named 'info' by the ciber wolf (if I may borrow)… it me Jessie. Tra la la. xoxoxo. Not sure why that is happening.

  16. Elizabeth says

    Such a wonderful creative place. Pictures straight from a magazine, surely a wonderful place to just sit and think, read, doodle, daydream.

    My creative space is very cluttered at the moment, but I shall tidy it up soon. xD Seeing these pictures does make me wonder, though, what my future creative place will look like, when I may be married and living in a new place, a new home. Makes me smile and begin a daydream. =)

  17. UmberDove says

    OUPH!

    Well now that is approximately ten gabillion times better!

    Well done Mister. And well beautified Misses.

  18. RW is a true man

    the master of your heart's gold flight

    this new studio space is a wonder and all the better to have been conceived with sonorous hands

    xoxo