Allowance

My prints are visible for now as I press the soaked sand
Breathing in the cured sea air
I hear the silent roar of its mighty movement
Disobedient curves imbuing in an aquamarine blue 
Rhythmic grains of tamed shells
So violently arranged in a thing of beauty along the beaten shore
One should feel powerless against its perimeter 
As the constant ascension changes the beach slowly over time 
So to do I feel an ever so mellow shift of mind 
The sea is an ever so predictable place 
With an unpredictable aim 
Every bit true for life

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 6/1/2013 8:55:00 PM
Laura, congratulations on having your poem Featured this past week. It was nice reading your poem tonight. Goodnight~ Linda
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Date: 2/1/2012 11:41:00 AM
I have truly enjoyed reading your poetry you have posted here at PoetrySoup. You are a very special poet and I wish you the best in your life and with your poetry. Two thumbs up to you Laura. Love and best wishes always, Carol
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Date: 3/19/2010 3:51:00 AM
Reading your poetry this morning, Laura has been a wonderful way to start the day. Thank you for sharing your lovely and insightful words. And thank you for your most welcome recent comments on my poetry. Have a super Day! Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/8/2010 5:31:00 AM
Just wonderful choices in your last contests I don't know how you desided who would get 1,2,3 they were all SOOOOOOO wonderful & great topic choice too. Thank you for placing me. Your verse above rings true on many levels...ah the sea! Light & Love
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Date: 3/6/2010 8:45:00 PM
Vivid and visual Laura.. I luv the sea and u have brought it alive in your poetry... an awesome picture of beauty..luv.. Linda-Marie
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Date: 3/6/2010 7:40:00 AM
Although the patterns of the shells on the shore are always changing, we know there will always be a new scene the next day. Yes, the sea is predictable and going to the shore always seems to restore my mellowness. I like the way you compare the sea to life, Laura. Beautifully written with insight and meaning! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/6/2010 2:51:00 AM
Stunning. I can smell the air: this poem is so visual.
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