Friday, 27 September 2024

Two Poems by Sam Aureli

 




OCEAN WATERS


 

I stand alone in the peaceful 
ocean waters of New England. 
 
My feet adjust 
to the coarse sands, 
the broken shells and rocks 
dig into the soles of my feet 
as I steady myself; 
 
the waves lap against 
my chest as they pass 
on by and gently fold 
themselves onto 
shoreline behind me; 
 
the sun shimmers 
and sparkles on top 
of the cresting waters, 
light reflecting off 
of a million diamonds; 
 
a flock of piping plovers 
fly over my head 
and skim the horizon 
as quickly as their sand-coloured 
wings will take them. 
 
In this very moment I want 
to let go and just drift away. 

 

Originally Published on Medium.com on January 6, 2023 

 

 

 

 

VANISHING


 

I feel them slipping away, 
fragments of memory slowly 
detaching from the frontal lobe, 
floating like dandelion pappi, 
fluffy parachutes drifting off 
with the wind. I chase after them, 
but look foolish, a frenzied flailing of fists 
trying to recover pieces of me. 
 
I don’t want to forget. Like sand 
in an hourglass, each lost episode 
carries with it the weight of time, 
and the days lately are tipping the scale 
toward oblivion. So, i fill the hours 
with crosswords, sudokus, and other 
puzzles to exercise the mind 
and delay the inevitable. 
 
Though the fondness of yesterday 
continues its slippery decline, 
and the sound of my father’s voice 
fades like the mist, I choose to live 
for today, and take in every lived 
moment with the depth of breath 
that fills the lungs with the memories 
of dreamers and lovers. 

 

Originally published on Medium.com on January 30, 2023




Sam Aureli, born in Italy but raised as a citizen of the globe, hopping from country to country (Italy, Australia, US) before finally settling in the US at 18. 33 years later, the "immigrant" label feels distant, but the rich tapestry of cultures experienced shapes who they are.

 

Sam's heart overflows with love for my two amazing young adult children. When not with them, Sam is immersed in the worlds of poetry, art, and music – their true passions.

 

Professionally, Sam has spent decades building a successful career in real estate development, leveraging their architecture degree and construction management expertise.

 

Sam is an incurable romantic, believing in the power of love, compassion, and understanding. Life's nuances fascinate Sam – it's far richer than we often think. Deep conversations about life, love, and faith are best enjoyed over drinks, fostering genuine connection.

 

Sam firmly believes life is a journey meant to be shared with loved ones. So, let's raise a glass to the adventure ahead, cherishing every step along the way! 

 

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