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A Message From the Sea

I set the stage for tropical romance; among my rocks have sirens’ songs been sung. Yet some who dare to traverse my expanse into the briny depths of me are flung. Inconstant as the sun that comes and goes, I’m calm as windless day or still of night; then furious as hurricanes that blow. You cannot know my mind nor guess my might. By ancients I was feared and deified, and still two thirds of all the earth I rule! Let humans learn the ebb of every tide, but he who disrespects me is a fool. The plight of humankind will be its worst when I and land for sins of man are cursed.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/26/2020 4:03:00 PM

The master of the sonnet strikes again! Perfectly summed up in your last two lines, Andrea! This is choke full of vivid imagery! Congratulations on your HM!

White Wolf

Date: 10/16/2016 9:08:00 PM

The mysteries of the great blue. This sonnet has inspired me to have another crack at one. And I thank you for that. /|\

Robert Warlov

Date: 10/14/2016 9:24:00 PM

The true work of the true poet. Poet as prophet. Shame on the rest of us for not exploding this generation's malaise. We should scream at our eyes. Your humble servant.

Jennifer Walker

Date: 9/18/2016 11:08:00 PM

Great sonnet.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 9/2/2016 9:27:00 AM

Hi sweetie-- ook, I am trying to condition myself to MOVE, and just had to pass by at least one of your writes before I go, and I'm glad I chose this one... water sure can be a mystery but what I enjoyed about your sonnet here is the sense of foreboding that you also give--- you give an important message here and a reminder as well of what could happen. I think you did a wonderful job of personifying the sea here. I see you got congrats here, and fittingly so... congrats, sweetie pie!

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/1/2016 4:09:00 PM

Lovely Andrea and like the way you add personification --he who disrespects me is a fool--nicely done. love phyl

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 9/1/2016 11:46:00 AM

I'd read, or heard that 95% of the ocean is unknown. By the time some new species can be discovered, it will have had the chance of being altered or destroyed by plastics and chemicals.:( Love poetry about the water, and especially this gem, Andrea! Hugs, Mikki

John Lawless

Date: 8/31/2016 8:03:00 PM

Ah, Andrea, the personification of the sea in a Sonnet. Beautifully written with a sharp pointed final couplet. Thanks for participating in the contest.

Joseph May

Date: 8/31/2016 4:35:00 PM

Great write and win Andrea....Congrats

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/31/2016 2:23:00 PM

Congrats, Andrea. Love the personification of the sea.

Lu Loo

Date: 8/31/2016 1:13:00 PM

Andrea, congrats on your placement lovely lady :)-luloo

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/31/2016 11:34:00 AM

Super Sonnet Andrea, congratulations...

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/31/2016 10:09:00 AM

Excellent personification of sea that gives a great message to humans. Wonderfully done. Best of luck and 7 my lovely friend. Hugs, Cloudy poet, bl

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/31/2016 9:29:00 AM

A lovely Sonnet as a personification of the sea, a mighty force indeed, Andrea. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 8/29/2016 4:21:00 PM

A great poem x I am terrified of the sea it really scares me because of its great power x I know what it can do x well written x

Jan Allison

Date: 8/29/2016 9:25:00 AM

I live surrounded by the sea Andrea - love your powerful message and great personification in your fabulous sonnet:-) :-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 8/29/2016 9:22:00 AM

Terrific piece Andrea. Hope all is well with you...hugs

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/29/2016 7:33:00 AM

Youd message echoes the power of the sea through this amazing sonnet. You are one of my faves. when it comes.to sonnets sweet lady.Outstanding post.

Mark Paul Van Der Merwe

Date: 8/29/2016 7:15:00 AM

Great write Andrea - very powerful message Mark

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/29/2016 2:33:00 AM

Wow Andrea, you have your muse working overtime with this magnificent piece! I love the way you have personalized the actions of the sea. If for a contest, this will be hard to beat! 7 ; )

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/29/2016 1:13:00 AM

Great message, Andrea:) Each line reveals so much about the sea. Lovely:)

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/29/2016 1:11:00 AM

Nice to see you firing up on all cylinders with a nice, fresh crisp Sonnet, Andrea. A lovely piece. Viv x